Page 17 - Personal Finance

Explained: Why India is Asia's least-favoured market among fund managers

No AI play, weak growth: Why fund managers are wary of India

Student term insurance: Is life cover worth it before you start earning?

Student term insurance may be affordable, but is it necessary? For those with education loans or dependants, early cover can offer a financial safety net. For others, the need may be limited.

Karnataka raises pension income limit to Rs 1.2 lakh: Who benefits

State's move could bring eligible elderly, widows and disabled beneficiaries back into the social security pension net after verification

Sending money abroad? Why your transaction could draw tax scrutiny

The Income Tax Department is verifying 394 entities over suspicious overseas remittances, with mismatches in income, turnover and payment purpose raising red flags

Vehicle loans soar, but half the borrowers have ₹60 lakh+ debt exposure

Rising multiple-loan exposure, faster growth in used-car financing and pockets of higher delinquency point to a changing risk profile in India's vehicle-credit market.

Sending ₹25 lakh or more abroad? What could trigger an income tax query

Taxman tracks foreign remittances: What parents, investors should know

Unregistered housing project: Know risks and exit options before booking

Buying into an unregistered housing project can expose homebuyers to legal, financial and construction risks. Here's how to verify a project and seek redress

₹143-crore deal: Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop nine Chembur buildings

Mahindra Lifespaces signs ₹143-crore Chembur redevelopment deal with 133-member society

Housing society votes 3/4 against you: Can it force you to sell or leave?

A majority vote may let a housing society act against a member, but it cannot automatically take away your ownership or force you to sell or vacate your flat.

The EMI effect: Used-car financing growing faster than new-car loans

Used-car loans are India's fastest-growing vehicle finance segment: CRIF High Mark

Axis Bank credit card rules change: What gets costlier from Aug 28

From higher overseas transaction costs to revised late fees and reward exclusions, Axis Bank cardholders face several changes from August 28

₹37,000 per sq ft: Max One sets new Noida luxury housing record

. At the reported sale value, a 10,000 sq ft residence would translate into an indicative ticket size of around ₹37 crore, excluding GST.

Largecaps for stability, mid and smallcap funds for higher returns

Maintaining exposure across various market-cap categories is important as leadership can change during different market phases

Property registered in your name? That's not the end of ownership process

A registered sale deed records the transaction, but buyers must check title history, encumbrances and other records before claiming clear ownership

Beyond metros: Tier 2, 3 cities account for 86.5% of education loan demand

From UP to Bihar, smaller cities fuel India's education loan boom

Got a Rs 6,000 tax demand? Govt warns it could be a phishing scam

Fake messages seek to resemble genuine communication from a government authority and exploit taxpayers' concern about penalties, says PIB Fact Check

Rs 54 lakh cash deposit avoids taxation: Why property dealer won case

Tax tribunal rules the amount passed through his account and was not income. Experts explain the evidence that made the difference

CGHS reimbursement rules: The Rs 3,000 test rule & referral norms explained

CGHS has clarified when beneficiaries need referrals or prior approval for tests, follow-ups and procedures under the reimbursement rules

Actor Prajakta Mali buys ₹6.4 cr flat in Goregaon's Oberoi Exquisite

Prajakta Mali buys 996 sq ft Oberoi Exquisite flat for ₹6.42 crore

How to handle your finances after a job loss: Cut costs, manage debt wisely

How to pare discretionary expenses, handle investments and debt, and migrate from a group to a personal health insurance policy