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RBL Bank launches RuPay credit cards with UPI and NCMC functionalities

Lender says users can now enjoy seamless, secure, and instant payments through UPI, along with hassle-free travel facilitated by NCMC feature

Your granpa and ma, parents may be at risk of fraud. Here's how to help

When older individuals fall victim to financial scams, the impact can be severe

Job hunting? Banking sector leads charge with 7.2% net employment growth

A new report by TeamLease Services reveals that the sector is set to witness a net employment growth of 7.21% in the first half of the fiscal year 2025.

Fund review: SBI Bluechip Fund

Fund review: SBI Bluechip Fund

Air India Express freedom sale: Get fares starting at Rs 1947 from today

Book your flights between now and August 5th for travel until September 30th, 2024.

Small banks' digital payment services affected in cyberattack on tech firm

Ransomware attack on C-Edge Technologies on Wednesday prompts NPCI to security review

New FASTag regulations from August 1: Update KYC, link to vehicle, and more

FASTag accounts that are five years old or older must be replaced from August 1

Bank of India is offering 8.10% on term Fixed Deposit: check revised rates

Lender raises extra interest rate for deposits made by senior citizens and super senior citizens

Security devices lead India's smart home boom, mkt to hit Rs 36k cr by 2028

Security-centric devices such as smart cameras and locks are leading the charge in smart home adoption.

Luxury homes capture 45% of Delhi-NCR real estate sales, Gurugram leads

Gurugram has emerged as the epicenter of this luxury housing boom, accounting for nearly 60% of luxury sales in the NCR.

Indians get second shot at H-1B visa: USCIS announces 2025 lottery

USCIS has indicated that the second selection will happen "soon"

Over 70 mn ITRs filed for FY24 till 7 pm on last day: I-T department

The total number of ITRs for AY 2023-24 (fiscal year 2022-23) filed till July 31, 2023 were more than 67.7 mn, with over 6.433 mn ITRs being filed on 31st July, 2023

Try pay-as-you-drive insurance cover if driving under 10K km annually

A standard motor insurance plan has no cap on the number of kilometres (kms) a customer can drive. "In a PAYD plan, customers opt for a predefined number of kilometres

Sovereign Gold Bond 2016 to yield 12% annual return on maturity on August 5

Investors have earned an annual interest rate of 2.5% over the past 8 years on Sovereign Gold Bonds

Property buyers in Mumbai demand larger flats; registration up 16% in July

The Western and Central Suburbs of Mumbai continue to be the preferred choices for property buyers

Tougher tax rules for property owners but rollover relief offers solace

The rollover benefits aim to soften the blow for those reinvesting their proceeds in other residential properties.

No indexation? LTCG tax could go up 290% on properties bought after 2010

Longer holding periods correlate with higher taxes with or without indexation. Without indexation, the taxes are comparatively higher

IDFC FIRST Bank revises credit card payment terms: Check details

The changes are effective September 2024, as per the IDFC FIRST Bank website

Green card to citizenship: Indian-Americans can become citizens in 3 weeks

Becoming a US citizen comes with numerous advantages that extend beyond what Green Card holders enjoy

1 in 2 Indians reject bank, credit card applications over complex ID checks

Identity checks are on the rise but two in five Indians will stop or reduce the use of existing accounts if the identity verification experience is poor