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Explained: As bank lending slows, bond market takes centre stage

While overall credit growth is predicted to moderate in FY2025, domestic bond issuance is expected to rise, driven by attractive interest rates and potential foreign investment.

Now, ICICI Bank to let NRIs use international numbers for UPI in India

ICICI Bank's NRI customers residing in 10 countries can pay utility bills and merchants in India through iMobile Pay

NSE cos: FII holding at 11-year low, domestic MFs stake at all-time high

Ownership of Government as a promoter increased to a 7-year high of 10.38 per cent in three months ended March this year fuelled by the strong performance of several PSUs

Australia now allows TOEFL scores for all visa applications: Key details

The TOEFL iBT test assesses English proficiency across listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills

'Permanent deletion of transactions can anonymise e-rupee like cash'

The e-Rupee is a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India

How to avoid last-minute Schengen visa rejection and save money: Explained

Over 100,000 Indians faced Schengen visa rejections in 2022, translating to a loss of Rs 87 crore due to non-refundable trip expenses

Canada Start-Up Visa program: What cap on applications means for Indians

From April 30, Canada has set a cap on the number of permanent residence applications linked to the Start-Up Visa programme

File tax return in mid-June, once all necessary information is available

Only taxpayers with single source of income or simple finances should file early

Planning to invest in an IPO of a company: Know details before investing

It is important to note that investing in an IPO requires careful consideration, as it's not a ticket for great return.

Can govt revoke Revanna's diplomatic passport? Not without a court order

MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, clarified that Prajwal did not seek political clearance for his travel, which is typically required under such circumstances

Indian airlines poised to capture 50% of country's international travel mkt

The improvement would be driven by Indian airlines deploying additional aircraft and adding new routes in the international segment

Apple announces biggest stock buyback in history. What is a stock buyback?

If Apple buys back all the shares it said it would, it will own nearly 4 per cent of its own company

Online provident fund withdrawal: Steps, eligibility, documents needed

Complete withdrawal is allowed when an individual retires or remains unemployed for more than two months

Loophole that may allow Godrej split without attracting capital gains tax

A family arrangement is a provision in Indian tax law that allows the transfer of assets between close family members without incurring capital gains tax.

Fake foreign job offers: How a gang duped 104 people in Delhi-NCR

The police cracked down on a fraudulent operation promising lucrative job opportunities abroad. Here's all you need to know

ED attaches assets worth Rs 205 cr: What is the Chhattisgarh liquor scam?

The attached properties include 14 assets of Tuteja worth Rs 15.82 crore, 115 properties of Anwar Dhebar, the elder brother of Raipur Mayor and Congress leader Aijaz Dhebar

Canada to send 35,700 Super Visa invitations to parents from May 21

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will send invitations over approximately two weeks

Home loan outstanding up by Rs 10 lakh cr: What does this mean?

The real estate boom is expected to continue, although the growth rate might slow down slightly due to the high loan amounts already issued.

Streedhan: Understanding and protecting a woman's right over assets

The husband's family should also document all gifts to avoid false allegations

Sequence of returns' big impact on final corpus

Sequence of returns can dramatically affect the longevity of a retirement corpus, especially if retirees have to withdraw more during market downturns early in their retirement