Page 322 - Personal Finance

Update your nominations, review credit report before the year ends

Ensure that loans are properly closed and documents submitted to the lender returned

US Embassy in India implements new changes in student visa process

Any applicant who has created a profile or booked an appointment using an incorrect passport number should create a new profile containing the correct passport information

You can now register claim complaints of Rs 50 lakh with insurance ombudsman

A policyholder in India can now register complaints that are related to compensation claims of up to Rs 50 lakh with insurance ombudsman offices in India. Earlier, the maximum compensation that ombuds

Malaysia joins Thailand, Sri Lanka to allow visa-free entry to Indians

Under this new policy, Chinese and Indian nationals will enjoy a visa-free stay of up to 30 days, subject to security screening, said the Malaysian Prime Minister

Looming risk? Personal loan credit by banks, NBFCs nearly triples in 6 yrs

During the fiscal years 2017 to 2023, personal loan credit experienced robust growth of almost 1.5 times the overall credit growth observed in both Banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).

Free tourist visas to 10-yr investor visas: How Thailand is luring Indians

From November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, Thailand is granting a temporary visa exemption for Indian tourists, allowing a 30-day stay for tourism purposes

'Claim denied': Mistakes in health insurance that can give you heartache

Being aware of policy's exclusions and waiting periods is equally vital

Sectoral, thematic funds: Investors should avoid extrapolating past returns

Such behaviour leads to chasing funds that are past peak performance

Top car loans: Compare interest rates, EMIs and processing fees

Bank of Maharashtra offers a 0.25 per cent interest rate concession for existing housing loan borrowers and corporate salary account holders

US Visa Bulletin: Check the cutoff date for Green Card applications in Dec

The visa bulletin serves as a comprehensive overview of immigrant visa availability, distinguishing between "Final Action Dates" and "Dates for Filing Applications"

India resumes e-visa services for Canadians: All you need to know

Visa services for Canadian citizens were halted by India on September 21 due to the ongoing diplomatic dispute

Health insurance safety, adventure sport boom: Top personal finance stories

Our pick of best stories this week explains why medical claims are rejected and how Indians are seeking thrill

Chart view: Bank of India, HDFC Bank offer cheapest home loan rates

As part of a festive promotion, HDFC Bank is currently providing mortgages at a discounted rate, starting at 8.35 per cent across various tenures

Why FPI holding have hit a 10-year low despite India's strong fundamentals

Aggregate holdings of FPIs stand at Rs 54.5 trillion, implying 16.6% holdings of overall Indian equities as of Nov'23 which is the lowest since 2012.

US Federal Reserve's potential 2024 rate cuts may extend rally in silver

Investors must, however, be prepared for greater volatility in white metal

Securitisation in personal loan segment may see temporary pause: ICRA

The sale of personal loan pools by NBFCs amounted to about Rs 1,150 crore in FY 2023 and had already crossed Rs 800 crore in H1 FY2024

Up in the air: Adventure sport enthusiasts have places to go

Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh or sailing in a hot air balloon in Rajasthan: The choices are many

Pension plan terms and guaranteed sums explained in one chart

Policybazaar details various plans of financial companies for retired life

Fund pick: HDFC Flexicap fund

Fund pick: HDFC Flexicap fund

SBI, Infosys, Axis Bank, ONGC most sold large-cap stocks by MFs in Oct

Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra and NTPC were the most bought large-cap stocks in October.