Page 14 - Personal Finance

AI-powered Kar Saathi launched for filing taxes: Features, access explained

AI-powered assistant designed to guide taxpayers through the updated compliance requirements of Income Tax Act, 2025

Fake trading apps, shell firms: ₹800 cr investment scam busted by UP cops

Why "Guaranteed Returns" should be your biggest warning sign

Housing price growth slows: Developers with high inventory may negotiate

The exuberance seen in 2023 and early 2024 is no longer evident. Elevated property prices have strained affordability and slowed down the pace of transactions

What are the available rates and tenures for Personal Loans?

A personal loan can be very useful in a sudden funds crunch, but may carry higher interest rates due to the higher risk it carries

Holiday homes turn income assets as rental villas gain traction

Second homes across India are increasingly seen as income assets, with buyers balancing lifestyle aspirations and rental yields amid rising demand for managed villas and short-term stays

Karta selling HUF assets? Experts explain when such deals can be reversed

Their authority to sell or mortgage Hindu Undivided Family property is legally binding only when justified by necessity or the estate's benefit, leaving unauthorised transactions liable to be reversed

Axis Nifty Defence Index Fund-should you invest in India's defence story?

The fund aims to capture India's structural defence growth opportunities

Fund Review: Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund

Fund Review: Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund

Heart risk among young pushes up insurance premiums up by up to 50%: Report

As surging cardiac cases among Indians in their 20s and 30s drive up treatment costs, the traditional window for 'cheap' coverage is closing

Where should you invest now? RBI pause shifts focus to short-duration funds

No rate cuts yet: How to invest smartly in a 'Wait-and-Watch' market

60 deals, $4.3 bn: Domestic investors lead, market hits 7-Yr high in volume

60 transactions were recorded in FY26, the highest in seven years.

Credit cards on a devaluation spree: How to still maximise benefits

As issuers shift from universal rewards to usage-linked models, customers face a wave of devaluations and fee hikes that demand a more strategic approach to spending

Have a medical emergency? You can soon access part of your NPS savings

Pension meets Healthcare: How you can use NPS funds for medical costs

Annuity plans: Compare payouts from various options, understand trade-offs

To tackle inflation, consider hybrid or increasing annuities, or combine fixed annuity with mutual funds; for legacy planning, opt for return-of-premium options

Joint or mutual Will? How they differ on control, heirs and flexibility

Understanding the legal nuances between joint and mutual Wills is essential for balancing a surviving spouse's independence with the guaranteed protection of future heirs.

Groww launches arbitrage fund seeking steady, low-volatility returns

New fund focuses on cash-futures price gaps to deliver stable, tax-efficient returns with lower volatility than typical equity schemes

Impact of new Labour Codes: What changes for salary, PF, gratuity

Cuts in take-home salary may boost long-term savings of salaried people, say experts

Rs 40 lakh home loan: Cut EMI, save interest now; experts explain how

No immediate EMI relief, but steady rates give borrowers a chance to refinance, prepay, and cut long-term loan costs

FD returns back in focus after RBI policy: Check top bank interest rates

Top bank interest rates: RBI's rate pause gives FD investors clarity, with returns holding firm as market volatility pushes savers towards safer options

Delhi eases property ownership in unauthorised colonies: Key details

No layout plan needed to regularise homes, says government, speeding up ownership and access to loans