Personal Finance

From locker to loans: 90% surge in gold financing leads India's credit boom

Higher-ticket loans show better credit performance compared to small-ticket loans.

Tired of fake, AI travel posts? This platform for explorers can verify

Explurger founder Jitin Bhatia says the platform's Nebu AI and auto travel log are built to make travel sharing more authentic and discovery-led

Over 40% salaried Indians say AI has improved their incomes: Report

One in five has faced financial setbacks due to the technology's impact, according to BankBazaar Aspiration Index 2025-26

SGB premature redemption dates from April-Sept 2026: Check details

RBI issues redemption calendar for 33 tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds maturing between April 1 and Sept 30, 2026

700,000 inoperative PF accounts with Rs 1,000 balance each to get payout

EPFO launches automated refund drive to return Rs 30.52 cr from 711,000 inoperative accounts to members and heirs

Don't get hooked: The new Sebi letterhead scam targeting your savings

If a "government" letter asks for your bank details or a quick UPI transfer to "clear" your stocks, it's not a notice-it's a heist.

Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav's wife buys ₹7.2 cr flat in Mumbai's Chembur

Inside the ₹28 Crore Property Portfolio of Suryakumar Yadav & Devisha Yadav

CEO pay hits ₹9 Cr; AI skills fetch 40% premium as salary hikes average 9%

Skills are becoming the new currency of pay, with premiums rising 30-40% for AI, ML, cybersecurity, and cloud capabilities.

EV insurance: Avoid non-OEM chargers to prevent battery-cover exclusions

Older EVs, typically five years and above, may not be eligible for some add-ons, and may face higher premiums

Investor exodus? Sectoral funds see 88% drop in inflows in January 2026

Net inflows into sectoral/thematic funds drop by 88.44% on year-on-year basis at Rs 1042.56 crore in January 2026

Missed a home loan EMI? Here's the credit and cost impact you should know

Experts explain penalties, credit score hit and when NPA risk begins

Tax-free incomes in India: EPF, PPF, gratuity, bonds & more explained

From EPF to scholarships, here is how certain incomes remain completely outside the tax net under current rules

EPFO brings back higher pension: Is your retirement payout about to jump?

Move restores pre-2014 higher pension route, but only for employees who had opted earlier with employer

'Do not share OTP or Aadhaar details', PM warns amid rising digital fraud

Fake calls and links are being used to dupe bank customers, PM says, stressing timely re-KYC and stronger password habits

Kerala announces 10% DA, DR hike to 35% for employees and pensioners

Higher allowance from March salary and April pension, arrears order awaited

₹590 cr fraud at IDFC First Bank's Chandigarh branch: Is money at risk?

A preliminary internal review indicates that the matter is confined to a specific group of government-linked accounts of the Haryana government operated through the Chandigarh branch

₹365 crore deal: Lodha to redevelop 10.26 acres in Mumbai's Sewree corridor

The landowners in the deal are Sahana Properties and Resorts Private Limited and Sahana Builders and Developers Private Limited.

Dealing with a tax notice? Correct errors via updated ITR and pay dues

If your claim was genuine, submit documents to back it up

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

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