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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

Money Market funds: 6-12 month low-risk investors may consider them

They fall less when interest rates rise, but also rise less in a declining rate environment

Turn everyday spends into flights: Axis Bank IndiGo launch co-branded cards

The cards, available in two variants - IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card and IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card, have been thoughtfully crafted to reward spenders through IndiGo's loyalty program.

Belanova debuts in Gurugram with ₹25-crore apartments, 124 homes planned

Comprising 124 residences with an average ticket size of approximately ₹25 crore, Belanova is positioned as a rare, low-density vertical estate within the 47+ acre Central Park Resorts ecosystem.

Rs 5 lakh rule! FD safety myth busted: Bigger bank doesn't mean safer money

Whether your FD is with a large, well-known bank or a small finance bank, the insurance cover is the same: Rs 5 lakh.

Air India-Lufthansa partnership could make Europe travel easier for Indians

Commercial cooperation framework to explore boosting connectivity and more consistent travel experiences between India and Europe

Nearly 50% of small-cap stocks trade below peaks, opening allocation window

A recent study by Abakkus Mutual Fund cited that nearly 50% of small-cap stocks (with market cap between ₹2000 crore and ₹34,700 crore) are currently trading ~40% below their all-time-high levels.

All you need to know about RBI's new draft norms to curb misselling

Customers must stay vigilant and avoid falling prey as mis-selling is not easy to prove

SBI Mutual Fund launches mid-cap momentum ETF to tap trend-driven investing

An opportunity to invest in 50 'high momentum' stocks, from its parent Nifty Midcap 150 index, selected based on their 'normalised momentum' scores.

₹2-3 cr homes sell fastest as housing conversion time hits 3-year low

Conversion time across top cities b/w 2020 & 2025 was lowest in 2022 (22 days)

US, UAE, Canada NRIs fuel 126% jump in India health insurance cover: Report

Overseas Indians are opting for Indian health plans for lower premiums, GST relief and AI-led onboarding, says Policybazaar data

No credit history? This FD-backed credit card offers cashback on UPI spends

2026: IDFC FIRST Bank launches Hello Cashback Credit Card, a fixed-deposit-backed offering designed to make credit more accessible for digitally savvy customers, especially young adults aged 18+

India deal values fall 60% in Jan 2026 to $7.2 bn as big-ticket M&A stalls

The month recorded 207 deals worth USD 7.2 billion, including IPOs and QIPs, marking an 11% decline in volumes and a 60% drop in values compared to December 2025.

Money returns EMs, gold ETF flows surge to ₹24,000 cr, equity inflows cool

Domestic gold ETFs saw a massive Rs 240 bn of inflow in January 2026, dwarfing the flows in previous months

Pension savings with health insurance? NPS may introduce new option

Up to 30% of NPS savings may be earmarked for medical expenses. ICICI, Axis, Tata pension funds working on health-linked plans

Why a falling valuation index led to higher equity allocation in January

According to WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund, its in-house model-Market Valuation Index-has moved down to 99 in January 2026 from 100.5 in December 2025

South Delhi luxury floors touch ₹55 crore as prices climb up to 34%

South Delhi remains NCR's hottest luxury housing market in 2025

Reliance Industries buys 3 apartments at One Altamount Road for ₹85 crore

The acquisition includes one flat with a carpet area of about 2,004.8 sq ft, along with two additional units - - each measuring approximately 578.67 sq ft.