Personal Finance

Cheque bounced? Experts weigh in on fines, jail risk and credit hit

'Most cases end in settlement, not jail,' say lawyers, but ignoring the 15-day notice can trigger court action and credit damage

Fund managers rebalance MAAFs after run-ups, so stay invested

New investors should consider them for risk reduction, stability and disciplined allocation, not return-chasing

₹22,000 investment for ₹15 lakh a month? Govt warns of fake scheme

Video circulating on Facebook is 'entirely fabricated' and impersonates Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

NPS exit rules explained: Amount of money you can withdraw and when

Know about corpus slabs, annuity norms, lump sum limits and payout options under the All Citizen Model

NRIs buying health cover for parents? Real challenge begins at claim time

95% Claims Settled, But NRIs Still Struggle Managing Parents' Health Insurance

Karur Vysya Bank cuts MCLR by 10 bps across tenors: How EMIs may ease

Revision in bank's internal benchmark rate could lead to reduced interest costs for existing borrowers once their specific loan reset dates are reached

Gurugram project fraud: ₹82 crore assets seized, 1,000 buyers left stranded

15 Years, No Possession: ED Acts in ₹82 Cr Gurugram Case

NPS retirement exit explained: Corpus rules, SLW vs SUR and tax treatment

Withdrawal rules change with corpus size and they work differently in volatile markets

₹79 lakh crypto scam: Immigration officer duped via WhatsApp trading group

₹79 lakh wiped out in crypto scam: The danger of WhatsApp tips

TV actress Tejasswi Prakash buys ₹7.63 crore home in Mumbai's Bandra West

The deal pertains to a flat in Bay Heights, located on Krishna Chandra Marg in Bandra Reclamation-one of the city's most sought-after residential micro-markets.

Draft norms for recovery agents seek higher accountability for banks

The earlier defence that misconduct was the agent's independent act may not work in the future

Fund review: ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund

Fund review: ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund

What are the health insurance options available to NRIs visiting India?

NRIs' overseas health plans may not be accepted in Indian hospitals since they may not have the relevant tie-ups; for such contingencies, it is best to take a local travel health

Six yards of rising value: Why the saree is a smart style investment

From red-carpet validation to heirloom investment, the six-yard classic is evolving from tradition-bound attire to a global symbol of cultural confidence and conscious spending

ICICI Bank credit card changes: Minimum due, lounge access explained

New MAD formula may raise monthly minimum payouts; lounge access now linked to Rs 75,000 quarterly spend

8th Pay Commission WhatsApp scam alert: Salary bait traps employees

Fake 8th Pay Commission salary links on WhatsApp may install malware and enable unauthorised bank withdrawals, government warns.

₹10K SIP turns ₹3.6L into ₹4.39L: HSBC Multi Cap Fund clocks 22.56% CAGR

HSBC Multi Cap Fund outperforms across market caps in 3 years

IOB launches online death claim portal: Here's how families can use it

Portal enables digital submissions for legal heirs and nominees, promising a 15-day turnaround and waiving third-party surety for claims up to Rs 15 lakh.

Buying a home? Expect bigger sizes as average flats grow 17% in 2 years

NCR saw highest growth of 30% in avg. flat sizes among top 7 cities - from 1,890 sq. ft. in 2023 to approx. 2,466 sq. ft in 2025, due to increased new supply in luxury segment

Delhi changes rules for ration card: Online-only process, Aadhaar mandatory

The move expands eligibility to families earning up to Rs 1.20 lakh annually while introducing stricter verification