Page 27 - Personal Finance

Who is Luana Lopes Lara? Meet the 29-year-old self-made woman billionaire

The Kalshi cofounder's $11 bn leap shows how discipline and tech ambition shaped her meteoric rise.

Dormant bank account worrying you? Here's how to revive it and access money

Reactivating a dormant bank account requires only a brief visit, updated KYC documents and a token transaction

How much salary is 'truly enough'? Breakdown shows why most get it wrong

Most Indians carry a vague salary target - ₹1L, ₹2L, or "double what I earn now." But Maheshwari's framework forces a shift from emotional guessing to mathematical clarity.

Worli India's ultra-luxury capital with ₹5,500-cr apartment deals in 2 yrs

Anarock report shows that Worli alone accounts for 40% of all ultra-luxury apartment transactions in India, making it the single largest magnet for UHNW buyers.

Sonu Nigam rents out commercial unit in Santacruz East for Rs 19 lakh/month

As per IGR documents reviewed by Square Yards, the commercial unit, located in Trade Centre BKC, measures 4,257 sq. ft. (~395 sq. m.).

December home loan rates start at 7.35%: Check latest lender offers here

Public-sector banks offer the most competitive entry rates below 8% for borrowers with strong credit, while private banks and HFCs show wider pricing spreads based on risk profile

Dec car loan rates start at 7.6%; EMIs around Rs 10,000: Check full list

Public sector lenders offer lowest rates but buyers must compare processing fees and EMI structures to determine the true overall borrowing cost

Less paperwork, more investment: Sebi launches single-window entry for FPIs

The low risk foreign investors identified by Sebi include government-owned funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, multilateral entities, highly regulated public retail funds

Kartik Aaryan's family on buying spree-New ₹11 cr office bought in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan's family has added another big-ticket commercial asset to its growing real estate portfolio, with his parents purchasing an office unit worth ₹10.83 crore in Ville Parle

Suryoday SFB raises fixed deposit rates by up to 8.24%, joins peers

Five-year scheme offers a 8.24% annualised yield, as the small finance bank maintains higher rates to attract stable deposits

Sanchar Saathi decoded: Why the gov wants it installed on your phone

DoT's directive requires the app to be visible and functional on first use, even as the minister stresses that activation remains optional.

Smallcap funds: Normalised valuations make a case for long-term investors

Allocation should be commensurate with investor's risk appetite and horizon

Is the EPF wage cap set for a change? Here's what the government said

Centre signals no immediate move to raise EPF wage ceiling; further consultations likely

India's luxury boom gets new postcodes: Where rich buyers are moving next

In terms of price segments, luxury demand is strongest in the ₹2-3 crore and ₹3-5 crore brackets

Govt pensioners get 2 more investment options: NPS, UPS terms explained

They will be allowed to choose from a broader range of equity exposure levels, says pension funds regulator

KYC rules revised for NRIs, OCIs: What changes for NPS onboarding

PFRDA mandates stricter overseas verification and ends certain accounts to fight financial misuse

Homes beat stocks: India's housing market delivers 15% return in 2025

Real Estate Wins the Race: Data Shows Housing Outsmarted the Stock Market

Kwality Wall's inks 5-yr, ₹89.5-lakh monthly workspace deal in Goregaon

As per the registered agreement dated November 27, 2025, the company will pay a starting monthly rent of ₹89.5 lakh, supported by a security deposit of ₹2.6 cr

Maternity coverage: Buy early, cross waiting period before need arises

With waiting periods and sub-limits, experts advise early planning and careful policy checks to manage delivery expenses

Eyeing work abroad? Here's how you can apply in Germany, Italy, Japan & NZ

Global hiring needs are expanding, creating fresh opportunities for skilled workers