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Canadian dream? High housing costs forcing immigrants to leave country

Many new immigrants are discovering that the Canadian dream may be more of a nightmare due to skyrocketing housing costs

Govt may double Ayushman Bharat reach, increase health cover to Rs 10 lakh

Launched in September 2018, Ayushman Bharat Yojana is considered one of the world's largest healthcare schemes, aiming to cover over 500 million Indian citizens

Stop revolving credit card dues and replace with lower-cost debt

Personal loan, conversion to EMIs and secured loans are alternatives

Advance tax filing: A complete guide on what it is & what if you miss it

Advance tax is a type of income tax that has to be deposited with the Income Tax Department before the end of a financial year

Not happy with your health insurer? Switch to new option using portability

The decision to accept or reject the porting request lies with the new insurer based on their underwriting process

Decoded: How call centre steals data of 10,000 people, sells fake insurance

The Noida call centre is just one of thousands perpetuating telefraud on millions of people daily in India, the United States, Britain, and elsewhere

Nifty Microcap 250 up 75% in a year, real estate index up 112%: Motilal

he Nifty Microcap 250 and Smallcap 250 indexes, tracking the smallest companies in the market, surged by an impressive 11.56% and 7.90% respectively in June 2024

Health insurance guide for women in their 30s: Best plans & benefits

What kind of health insurance coverage should you choose? What should you look for when buying it in your 30s? Business Standard spoke to experts to help you determine what suits your needs best

India's first contra MF scheme turns Rs 10,000 SIP into Rs 7 cr in 25 years

.For those who opted for a monthly investment (SIP) of Rs 10,000 since launch, the accumulated amount would be a staggering Rs 7.19 crore today. That's a testament to the power of compounding!

Tata MF launches India's first tourism index fund: Should you invest?

It comprises a collection of companies forming part of Nifty 500 and the fund will track the Nifty India Tourism Index

M&As in India soar to new heights: Here are the top deals of Q2 2024

Adani group's acquisitions in the industrial materials and ports and terminals segment drove the M&A activity, which witnessed four high value deals collectively valued at $3.2 billion.

Ageas Federal launches 'Golden Years Pension Plan' for secure retirement

The fund based on market outlook, aims for steady returns through active management, diversification, and a blend of growth and value investing

Explained: Home prices have shot up 50% in Delhi, Mumbai in just 5 years

The COVID-19 pandemic was a boon for these two residential markets, causing demand to soar to new heights.

Rs 621 cr shakeup: Quant MF sells HEG, Premji Invest offloads Medplus

In separate transactions on Friday, Quant Mutual Fund and a prominent investment firm Premji Invest adjusted their holdings in Indian companies.

Indian students in New Zealand can now secure work visas for partners, kids

If you are enrolled in an eligible Level 7 or 8 qualification on the Green List, your spouse can apply for a "Partner of a Student Work Visa"

Strategy in bull run: Time to book profits, protect equity market gains

Sell and bring allocations back to original levels in those segments of your portfolio that have become bloated

Cashless claim denied? Bank on credit card, pledge gold or fixed deposit

Keep some emergency cash at home and ensure your credit card limits are adequate

Insurance fraud decoded: How a woman faked death twice to claim Rs 1.1 cr

Life insurance fraud occurs when an insured person or an insurance company alters or provides false information with the goal of financial gain

How to claim your Income Tax refund: A step-by-step guide

A taxpayer can request a refund for the surplus tax amount paid or deducted in a fiscal year by submitting their income tax returns for that year

Universal Sompo launches AI-Powered tools for faster motor claim settlement

Neural networks analyses photos to identify vehicle details and pinpoint damage areas