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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.

Want to save on everyday expenses? Here are the best cashback credit cards

Cashback cards provide direct savings on your purchases by offering a percentage of the amount spent back as cash rewards. It's like getting a discount on every transaction.

First SGB batch to mature on 30 Nov: Will it deliver over 12% returns?

People who invested in the first series of Gold Bonds are about to get bumper returns on their invested. The first Gold Bonds were released in Nov 2015 at Rs. 2,684 per gram.

Upbeat outlook amid stable credit environment, high portfolio yield

Take moderate exposure to these funds, given the potential for defaults and downgrades in their lower-rated portfolios

89% individuals say income tax refund faster now, finds CII survey

The CII Income Tax Refund Survey also found that 75.5 per cent of the individuals and 22.4 per cent of the firm-level respondents did not pay TDS over and above their estimated tax liability

You can save on petrol spends with fuel credit cards: Which are the best?

You can receive the hiked petrol or diesel price as cashback by using a fuel credit card with a cashback feature.

YES Bank hikes FD rates by 25 bps, senior citizens can earn up to 8.25%

According to YES Bank's website, the highest interest rate of 7.50 per cent has been increased to 7.75 per cent for FDs maturing in 18 months to less than 24 months

Pension is a basic entitlement and its payment cannot be denied: HC

A division bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Jitendra Jain on November 21 said such a state of affairs was totally unconscionable

SBI-backed payment aggregator Cashfree unveils first no-code KYC link

KYC Link facilitates easy verification through SMS, email, or WhatsApp.

Explained: The pros and cons of linking RuPay Credit Card to UPI

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is looking for ways to encourage RuPay credit card payments linked to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) by addressing challenges in its adoption

Savings stagnate for Indians in 2023, MFs pip FDs as top investment choice

Mutual funds are the number one investment choice for Indians, followed by fixed deposits. However, a majority still prefer to park their capital in savings bank accounts.

Risk weight hikes by RBI: Maintaining credit score now more crucial

If you're finding it difficult to secure a personal loan or credit card, be prepared to offer some collateral