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India's deal-making activity soars to 3-year high of $27.5 bn in Q1 2025

The number of announced deals also rose by 13.6% year-over-year, making this the busiest quarter since the first quarter of 2023

How to convert credit card bill to EMI? Check interest rate, tenure & fees

Some banks may charge a one-time processing fee for converting payment balance into EMIs

Punjab & Sind Bank, Indian Bank extend FD rates of up to 8.5% till June 30

Punjab & Sind Bank has discontinued tenures of 333 and 555 days, offering interest rates of 77.2 per cent and 7.45 per cent

How and where to invest Rs 10 lakh today? Value Research breaks it down

Investing Rs 10 lakh today requires careful consideration of your investment horizon, goals, and risk tolerance.

Don't risk Schengen visa rejection: 4 insurance covers you need to travel

To ensure your visa application is as smooth as your gondola ride, make sure your insurance policy contains these essential coverages, safeguarding your journey from start to finish.

Debt-plus-arbitrage FoFs offer tax edge for moderate-risk investors

The government took away the indexation benefit of debt funds from April 1, 2023

Delhi woman loses ₹47 lakh in KYC Scam via WhatsApp call: How to stay safe?

If you ever suspect fraud, report it immediately to your bank, the Cyber Crime Helpline, or through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (www.cybercrime.gov.in)

Australia visa fee April 2025: 13% hike to hit Indians visiting, studying

Starting April 1, 2025, the Australian government has increased visa application charges by up to 13% across several categories

HC says service charges or tips are voluntary, restaurants can't levy it

Delhi High Court makes it clear that service charges are a voluntary payment at the discretion of customers

Unified Pension Scheme for central govt employees begins: What to know

It guarantees a minimum pension of Rs 10,000 per month for employees who complete at least 10 years of government service

37% appreciation: Gauri Khan sells flat in Mumbai's Dadar for Rs 11.6 cr

Square Yards' analysis of IGR property registration documents reveals that an apartment purchased by Gauri Khan in August 2022 for Rs 8.5 crore was recently sold for Rs. 11.61 crore.

At Rs 1299, Paytm Travel Pass gives free cancellation, insurance, discounts

Provides a three-month validity on the travel pass to help travellers avoid fare hikes and extra charges

UK visa fee hike from April: 6-month visa to cost Rs 13,400 for Indians

The fee for a Standard UK Visitor visa - required for Indian, Pakistani and Nigerian nationals - has increased from ₹12,190 to ₹13,462

Emerging mkt flows in Feb 2025: India faces outflows, China sees inflows

FPIs sold across all sectors except IT and telecommunication services

Rewards to insurance: SBI, Axis Bank, IDFC change credit card terms

Lenders have announced new policies for ticket vouchers, renewal perks, milestone rewards

Maharashtra hikes property rates: What 3.9% RR rate increase means for you

The Maharashtra government has raised the Ready Reckoner rates by an average of 3.9% for the year 2025-26. These rates are important for calculating property taxes, stamp duty, and registration charge

DA arrears for central govt employees: Check payment date & amount received

Government employees will receive arrears for January, February and March 2025, along with April salaries

Canada hikes minimum wage to $17.30 from April 1; Indian immigrants to gain

Canada's wage hike applies to those working in federally regulated private sectors, including banks, postal and courier services, etc

New borrowers face credit squeeze, turn to secured loans and credit cards

A rise in defaults, particularly in small-ticket unsecured personal loans, prompted the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to tighten lending norms

House tax waiver scheme for Delhi residents: What this means for homeowners

MCD's new house-tax waiver scheme offers full exemption for properties up to 100 square yards and partial relief for larger homes