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Franklin India launches medium- to long-duration fund: Who should invest

Fund will invest in debt and money market instruments like non-convertible debentures, bonds, certificates of deposits, commercial papers, treasury bills, G-secs

Sebi cancels registration of 39 stock brokers: What investors must know

The brokers and participants affected were found not to be meeting the required registration conditions

BOI launches 333-Day Star Dhan Vriddhi FD, offers 7.9% interest rates

Star Dhan Vriddhi offers interest rates of 7.25%, 7.75% and 7.90% for general citizens, senior citizens, super senior citizens

New Zealand visitor visa: Why you must apply for Christmas travel by Oct 15

To avoid missing out on your planned travel dates, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has set some important deadlines

India home to 26 fintech unicorns with a combined market value of $90 bn

The country has 25 unicorns (valued between $1 billion and $10 billion) and 37 minicorns (valued between $100 million and $1 billion).

How Indians travel decoded: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Bhutan new favorites

There has been a 70% increase in the combined search volume for the top 10 emerging destinations. Almaty and Baku have seen phenomenal growth rates of 527% and 395%, respectively.

Australia's parent visa shock: 31-year wait or pay big for faster entry?

Australia offers a few long-term parent visas that provide a quicker pathway for parents to join their children. These visas are more expensive but come with the advantage of shorter processing times

Aadhaar free update ends on 14 September: Check step-by-step guide

Ensure that the mobile number linked to Aadhaar is the same, says UIDAI

Global leader: UPI surpasses 3,700 transactions per second, up 58% on year

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the world's most popular alternative payment method, with 3729.1 transactions per second in 2023, shows data analysed by global payments hub Paysecure.

UAE visa amnesty: How to replace a lost passport and avoid fines by Oct 31

The UAE is offering a two-month amnesty, allowing you to regularise your status or leave the country safely without facing any financial penalties

Quant, Nippon's BAFs: Why some MFs are paring equity despite bull run

Out of 29 BAFs analyzed by Value Research, 14 have reduced their net equity allocation since December 2023.

Medical evacuation insurance a must for your foreign travel: Here's why

Medical emergencies abroad can be costly, particularly if you need to be transported to a hospital. This is where medical evacuation insurance comes into play

Different modes of MF holdings and how are they taxed?

Profits gained from investment in mutual funds are known as 'Capital gains'. These capital gains are subject to tax

9 NFOs to launch this week: Check details before investing

With a mix of sectoral, thematic, and diversified funds, investors have the opportunity to tailor their portfolios according to their financial goals and market outlook

UAE visa amnesty: Lifeline for illegal residents & job seekers until Oct 30

Indian nationals wishing to return to India can apply for an emergency certificate at the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai or the Awir Immigration Centre

Flat prices surge 170% on NCR's Yamuna Expressway in 5 years, land by 450%

he average price of flats/apartments has risen from Rs 2,800-3,000 per square foot in 2019 to Rs 7,900-8,100 per square foot in 2024.

September 2024: Aadhaar deadline, LPG price hike & 7 more financial changes

In September 2024, key financial changes include the Aadhaar update deadline, an LPG price hike, new credit card rules and more

New credit card rules & rewards this September: What you need to know

September brings new credit card rules: increased RuPay rewards, HDFC caps, IDFC payment changes, and RBI's network choice mandate. Here's all you need to know

Tata AIA launches Dollar-denominated life insurance for NRIs

The Life Protect Supreme plan offers flexibility with five distinct options, allowing policyholders to customise their coverage based on their lifestyle, medical history, and occupation

5 mn users: Amazon Pay ICICI Bank CC is India's favourite co-branded card

Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card offers diverse range of exciting benefits including instant issuance, no joining or annual fee, unlimited cashback, amongst others.