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Delhi NCR drives 65% of luxury home sales this year, Gurugram leads

Over a quarter of the launches in the first half of 2024 in Delhi NCR were priced at Rs 5 crore and above

SBI Life fined Rs 1 cr by insurance regulator for 'violating norms'

IRDAI's says investigation was based on various charges arising from an on-site inspection and several regulations under the Insurance Act of 1938

Losses from crypto fraud rose 45% to $5.6 bn in 2023, Indians lose $44 mn

Total losses of $5.6 billion were reported, experiencing a 45 percent increase in losses from 2023. The most reported crime type related to cryptocurrency is Investment, said the FBI

US extends work permit renewals to 540 days for immigrants: What this means

The proposed changes update employment rules for dependent spouses, increase flexibility for who resign, are terminated, or are religious workers awaiting visas or at the end of their stay

What's a dal-chawal' fund and why should it make up 80% of your portfolio?

The term "dal chawal funds" was coined by Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, in response to the numerous investment scams that have plagued the Indian stock market.

Consider interest rate, collateral, cosigner terms when selecting lender

Indian students typically approach banks, NBFCs, and a few international lenders for foreign education loans

When is the right time to redeem your mutual funds?

It is crucial to regularly monitor your portfolio, as frequently as possible, to stay on top of its performance

How Canada, UK, Australia are souring Indians' foreign education plans

Now the environment for students planning to study abroad is changing rapidly, with visa approval rates declining and policies becoming more restrictive

Greek Golden Visa: Invest Rs 2.3 cr in startups for coveted EU residency

The Greek Golden Visa programme offers a pathway for non-EU nationals to gain permanent residency through investment

ACKO enters life insurance market with Flexi Term Life Insurance Plan

ACKO term life plan provides customers with flexibility by incorporating the changes in coverage amount or tenure as per the need

Canada job market: Fewer opportunities for Indians as work limits tighten

According to data provided by IRCC to Business Standard, as of July 2024, 52,455 valid work permits were issued to Indian citizens under the TFW Programme

PNB revises savings account service charges from October 1: Check details

PNB is switching the maintenance of average balance from quarterly to a monthly basis

Fake profits to human trafficking: The Whatsapp stock market scam decoded

Scammers are using fake profiles, impersonating well-known investors, and luring victims into fraudulent schemes.

Your Greek holiday just got costlier, especially a trip to Santorini

The government plans to limit the number of cruise ships visiting the most popular islands, starting in 2025.

Housing crisis? Stalled projects surge in UP, Greater Noida and Noida lead

The data shows that 378 projects, comprising a total of 1.46 lakh units, are currently delayed across Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and Agra.

Schengen transit visa a must for connecting flights via Europe: Here's why

Indian citizens generally need a Schengen transit visa if their flight has a layover in a Schengen country

Kerala govt employees to get Rs 4,000 Onam bonus: How to check?

Employees enrolled in contributory pension schemes, as well as retired pensioners, will receive Rs 1,000 each as a festive bonus

Evaluate company's fundamentals and valuation before investing in IPO

If the firm is of a sound quality but the valuation is high, wait for a price correction

Flood insurance: How to protect your home and business from rising risks

How can you protect yourself if flooding is common where you live? The answer is insurance

Close irregular PPF accounts of minors, shift to MFs, long-term FDs

Long-term tax-saving FDs can also be considered after the PPF limit has been exhausted.