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Jio, Airtel, Vi tariff hikes: How users can still avoid increased prices

There are still ways for customers to avoid the full impact of the tariff increases

MF Lite: Sebi proposes rules to make launching low-cost index funds easier

The financial regulator is looking to make it simpler for companies to launch low-cost index funds and similar investment products.

Crisil explains how small, medium REITs will broaden realty investor base

Earlier this year, Sebi notified the regulations for small and medium real estate investment trusts and specified that investment managers of such REITs should have a minimum net worth of Rs 20 crore

Decoded: Hindenburg vs Adani saga raises more questions about short selling

The saga between Hindenburg Research and the Adani Group continues to be a complex web of accusations and investigations.

RBI keeps floating rate savings bond interest rate for July-Dec at 8.05%

Interest rate on bonds is reset twice a year, with investors receiving interest payments semi-annually on January 1 and July 1

Say no to medical bill shock! This health plan offers infinite claim amount

ICICI Lombard's Elevate health insurance revolutionizes coverage with the "Infinite Claim Amount" add-on. Eliminate worries about exceeding sum insured limits for a single major medical claim.

ICICI Bank launches Sapphiro Forex Card for Indian students; details here

Powered by Visa, the card offers a range of benefits aimed at making overseas financial management simpler for students and their parents, the bank said

HDFC Bank services to be temporarily limited on July 13 for system upgrade

To minimise disruption, the lender advises customers to withdraw funds before 7.30 pm on July 12

Up to 8.75%: These 4 banks hike FD interest rates; all you need to know

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank offers the highest rates at 8.75% for senior citizens and 8.25% for others

Credit card users can still use third-party apps for repayment: Know more

Customers of banks already live on the BBPS platform can continue using third-party apps for payments

ITR filing: Miss it & you will be automatically moved to new tax regime

Choosing between new and old tax regimes depends on your individual financial situation, income sources, and investment habits

Nearly 72% women now take investment decisions independently, says study

Proportion of women investors using fintech channels has skyrocketed from 14 per cent to 55 per cent in just five years

Australia hikes student visa fee by 125%: How Indians will be affected

This new fee places Australia significantly higher than its competitors, with the US charging approximately $185 (Rs 15,433) and Canada around C$150 (Rs 6,711) for student visas

Good news for employees! Stock options from foreign firms won't attract GST

Stock options, also known as Esops, are a type of employee benefit. They give you the right to buy shares in the company you work for at a predetermined price in the future

Same-day settlement for NPS subscribers from July 1: Check details

The changes ensure that the benefits of same-day investments are passed on to the subscribers as applicable

Is your mutual fund too risky? Sebi's solution is risk-adjusted return'

Risk-adjusted return (RAR) of a scheme portfolio quantifies the amount of return generated by a mutual fund scheme for each unit of risk taken to achieve that return.

Gurugram, Dwarka lead premium property boom with upto 53% price rise

In Gurugram, the average capital values of completed and under-construction properties hit a fresh peak with 37 per cent and 30 per cent, year-on-year growth registered at city level, respectively.

From cards to Paytm wallet: 8 changes that will impact your pocket in July

From July 1, 2024, RBI new regulation requires all credit card payments to be processed through the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)

Bank of Maharashtra launches VKYC for remote account opening; check details

To ensure a smooth experience, have your Aadhaar number, PAN card soft copy, linked mobile number, and signature ready

Bank holidays in July: Banks to remain closed for 12 days; details here

The RBI publishes a list of bank holidays each month, advising customers to check the list to avoid unnecessary trips to the bank on holidays