Personal Finance

Govt may ask aggregators to pay 2% of gig workers' income towards pension

All major platform aggregators such as Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, and Blinkit are likely to contribute to the pension fund

Ultrashort passive debt funds offer high yield, low risk for 3-6 months

These passive debt funds replicate CRISIL's index, comprising AAA-rated instruments maturing in 3-6 months

Why financial year-end portfolio rebalancing matters and how to go about it

Unless deviation from the original portfolio is drastic, rebalance by buying more of the underperforming asset class, to avoid tax and exit load

Fund review: HDFC Flexi Cap

Fund review: HDFC Flexi Cap

Why SC ruling on GST error corrections is a major relief for businesses

'This ruling is particularly crucial for small and medium enterprises, which may lack sophisticated accounting systems and are more prone to clerical mistakes'

Canada rejected 2.3 million visas in 2024; study permit refusals hit 52%

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rejected 2,359,157 temporary resident applications in 2024

HCL's Roshni Nadar is 5th richest woman globally with ₹3.5 trn: Hurun 2025

A total of 22 Indian women feature on this year's Hurun Global Rich List with a combined wealth of Rs 9 trillion

Forex or credit card? The better option for Indians travelling abroad

A forex card should be for most expenses and credit for emergencies or big-ticket items, say finance experts

Hurun Rich List 2025: India gets 13 new billionaires; Ambani richest

The combined wealth of Indian billionaires stands at Rs 98 trillion-about one-third of India's GDP

Looking for a personal loan? Check the best rates and charges here

A personal loan is a quick and easy way of getting some money to tide over a cash crunch

Singapore Sling! The city-state offers a mix of old and new effortlessly

Singapore is a seamless blend of modern urban sophistication with lush, accessible green spaces and rich cultural diversity. Visit Singapore if you are looking for a safe and secure country to travel

Canada immigration backlog drops below 830,000 as IRCC speeds up processing

March 2025 is the third consecutive month the backlog has stayed below 1 million, according to IRCC data

Gold rally too good to last? What history teaches about gains, volatility

Positioning in gold should be approached with an awareness of its cyclical nature, ensuring that excitement over a rally does not overshadow the inherent volatility of the asset.

77% of young professionals check awards offered by payment services: Study

48% of them feel they are losing money due to inefficient payment choices

Mutual funds vs portfolio management services: What's right for you?

PMS has higher costs due to 2-3% management fees plus performance fees, reducing returns; mutual funds have only management fees

Correction in offing? Housing sales dip 28% in India, launches down 10%

Approx. 93,280 units sold across the top 7 cities in Q1 2025 against over 1.30 lakh units in Q1 2024

Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Pune account for 90% of new office supply in Q1 2025

Strong start to 2025: Office leasing in Q1 rises 15% YoY to 15.9 million square feet across top 7 cities

What should I do with money? Focus on top up SIPs, large caps, says DSP MF

Fresh deployment through use of hybridslike Dynamic Asset Allocation or Multi Asset Allocation strategies asthey raise equity weights on lower valuations.

US cancels 2,000 Indian visa appointments, warns of zero fraud tolerance

The move is part of a broader effort to tackle fraud in the visa application process

Dealing with digital arrest: Don't panic; reach out to lawyer, police

Fake arrest warrants and legal notices are sent via SMS or WhatsApp. Some use deepfake videos to replicate a police station setting