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Axis MF launches a new Momentum Fund: Key features of the scheme explained

By focusing on stocks with strong upward trends, the fund aims to deliver superior long-term returns.

Silver shows similar volatility to stocks: Should you pick gold or silver?

While gold has been a better performer and is a good option for long-term investments, silver is more suitable for short-term or tactical investments due to its higher price swings.

Canada visa: How students struggle for justice against fraud consultants

"The many malpractices, including outright corruption, have become deeply entrenched in the immigration system," said Darshan Maharaja, a Canada-based immigration analyst

Beating insurance mis-selling by banks: Use e-banking, reduce branch visits

Echoing her views, Debasish Panda, chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), also underscored growing concerns regarding banks mis-selling insurance products

Top 10 best and worst performing SIP mutual funds in the last one year

Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund-Reg(G) topped the charts, delivering a remarkable 81% XIRR with a present value of Rs 15,983, making it the highest-performing scheme in the list.

Immigration fraud: How Mohali man duped job seekers with fake visa promises

The accused, Jalwinder Singh, 25, was running "Visa Tour Immigration Consultancy" in the Phase-5 market of Mohali without a valid licence

Schengen visa: Travel to Bulgaria and Romania could get easier by 2025

Bulgaria and Romania are one step away from full membership in the Schengen Area, the European Union's borderless travel zone

Dubai tourist visas for Indians: New rules you need to know before applying

Travel agencies have been instructed to enforce these new rules to prevent delays in processing applications

Zerodha's Kamath proposes linking property prices to air, water quality

Kamath suggests that property prices should be discounted based on the quality of air and water as this would encourage homeowners to improve their surroundings.

Realty boom: Godrej Properties, Macrotech drive Rs 35,000 cr sales

Godrej Properties emerged as the largest listed player during July-September quarter with pre-sales of Rs 5,198 crore. Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers, which sells properties under the Lodha brand.

Now, you can ask 'MJ' AI to book your movie tickets for PVR on WhatsApp

PVR INOX Limited unveils Movie Jockey (MJ), an AI-powered chatbot available 24/7 on WhatsApp in six languages-Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hinglish-to enhance and personalize the movie

Comfort in retirement: How to invest in a house in senior living facility

Decision to purchase such a property should be taken by researching costs, infrastructure, service standards

US dismisses reports of new visa application centre in Vizag, Vijayawada

The US consulate in Hyderabad reports 56% of Indian students to the US are from Telangana and Andhra

Investing in ETFs: Ensure low tracking error, alignment with risk appetite

Investors should approach ETFs as long-term investments and avoid frequent trading

US H-1B visa sponsorship declines in 2024: Experts decode key factors

Amazon, which remains the largest sponsor of H-1B visas, saw approvals drop to just over 7,000 in 2024, compared to more than 11,000 in 2023

Canada uncovers 10,000 fake student visas, most from India: Report

According to media reports, approximately 80% of these fake letters were linked to students from Gujarat and Punjab

2024 Mutual Fund Performance: Top funds with best 1-yr returns revealed

In the Large and Mid Cap segment, Motilal Oswal Large & Midcap Fund-Reg(G) delivered a remarkable 58.60% return

MF performance report: Mid Cap, Multi Cap, Value Funds lead in 1-yr returns

Mid Cap Funds recorded a stellar 1-year return of 45.50%, while Multi Cap Funds posted an impressive 40.21% return over the same period.

UPI 123Pay transaction limit doubles to Rs 10,000 for feature phone users

This change boosts the utility of UPI 123Pay, enabling users to conduct higher-value digital transactions without needing internet access, thereby promoting greater financial inclusion across India.

Sebi's new AIF rules ensure fair share of rewards and risks for investors

The new rules ensure that investors in AIFs receive returns and bear risks in proportion to their financial commitment to the scheme, making it a fairer system.