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Best FD rates March 2026: Up to 8.25% across small, private and PSU banks
Best FD rates in March 2026: Small finance banks offer up to 8.25% interest as FD rates vary across lenders. Here's how returns compare across tenures and bank types
 "Best FD rates March 2026: Up to 8.25% across small, private and PSU banks")
Home loan rates start at 7.10% in March; state-owned banks lead in offers
Public sector banks and private lenders maintain competitive entry-level rates, though final pricing depends on borrower credit profile
 "Home loan rates start at 7.10% in March; state-owned banks lead in offers")
Refunds resume for Sahara coop societies investors: How to file a claim
Digital resubmission window offers a second chance for depositors to rectify applications rejected under Supreme Court oversight
 "Refunds resume for Sahara coop societies investors: How to file a claim")
Women billionaires double in a decade, control $470 bn in global wealth
115 saw their wealth increase, of which 60 were new faces, whilst 50 saw their wealth go down or stay the same, of which 15 dropped out entirely.
 "Women billionaires double in a decade, control $470 bn in global wealth")
Hormuz effect: Your luxury flat will get pricier as construction costs soar
Shipping disruption pushes up construction costs, delays projects
 "Hormuz effect: Your luxury flat will get pricier as construction costs soar")
Retirement portfolio beyond FDs: Diversify for inflation, longevity risks
The entire retirement corpus will not be needed on day one, so it should be split into growth and income-generation buckets to manage inflation and longevity risks
 "Retirement portfolio beyond FDs: Diversify for inflation, longevity risks")
Moving from gas to induction? A buyer's guide to induction cooktops
As LPG shortages disrupt kitchens amid West Asia tensions, induction cooktops are gaining ground. Here's a practical guide to choosing the right model for Indian cooking needs
 "Moving from gas to induction? A buyer's guide to induction cooktops")
Crude at $100: Should you lock in home loan rates before FY26?
Rising crude oil prices amid tensions in West Asia could affect inflation and the RBI's rate trajectory. Borrowers may consider locking in home loan rates before the financial year ends
 "Crude at $100: Should you lock in home loan rates before FY26?")
Will vs trust? Experts explain which is better for wealth management
While a Will ensures a simple transfer of assets, a trust provides a long-term strategic framework for wealth protection, business continuity
 "Will vs trust? Experts explain which is better for wealth management")
Fund review: Franklin India Large and Mid Cap Fund
Fund review: Franklin India Large and Mid Cap Fund
 "Fund review: Franklin India Large and Mid Cap Fund")
Volatility is back- so is value in equities: Axis MF lists quality themes
Stock picking with a focus on growth at reasonable valuations will remain the cornerstone of performance, with a clear preference for domestic-oriented sectors over export-heavy plays.
 "Volatility is back- so is value in equities: Axis MF lists quality themes")
Missed a toll payment? Under new rules, it could now cost you twice
New rules introduce e-notices and penalties, with unpaid dues doubling if not cleared in time
 "Missed a toll payment? Under new rules, it could now cost you twice")
183 million Indians track their credit scores: Here's why it matters
The rise of 'financial hygiene across India marks a significant shift toward proactive credit management and broader financial inclusion, says TransUnion CIBIL
 "183 million Indians track their credit scores: Here's why it matters")
Mothers to get maternity leave regardless of adopted child's age: SC
Supreme Court removes age barrier for adoptive maternity leave, aligning the rights of adoptive mothers with biological parents and likely resulting in a shift in corporate HR policies
 "Mothers to get maternity leave regardless of adopted child's age: SC")
SIP of ₹25 lakh turns ₹1.9 cr in 21 yrs: Canara Robeco Large & Mid Cap Fund
Canara Robeco Large & Mid Cap Fund turns 21; delivers 16.5% since inception, lags benchmark in recent years
 "SIP of ₹25 lakh turns ₹1.9 cr in 21 yrs: Canara Robeco Large & Mid Cap Fund")
Capgemini sells five Andheri office assets to Quest Coworks for ₹56 cr
The transaction involves five office units in Akruti Softech Park, located in the MIDC Marol Industrial Area-one of Mumbai's key commercial hubs.
 "Capgemini sells five Andheri office assets to Quest Coworks for ₹56 cr")
What Mumbai's dabbawalas can teach you about investing in a down market
that Indian equity investors should apply dabbawala's principle of unshakeable commitment to a system that works, executed with discipline regardless of that particular day's conditions.
 "What Mumbai's dabbawalas can teach you about investing in a down market")
Capital gains tax worries? How CGAS helps you park gains and buy time
CGAS lets you park gains to claim tax breaks, but strict timelines and rules mean any slip can turn savings into tax liability
 "Capital gains tax worries? How CGAS helps you park gains and buy time")
Market correction: Build watchlist, buy quality stocks at target prices
Do not exit in panic or buy falling stocks without reassessing fundamentals; instead, build a watchlist and invest gradually with a disciplined, long-term approach
 "Market correction: Build watchlist, buy quality stocks at target prices")
78% firms offer internships, but only 16% convert to full-time jobs: report
Gen Z wants growth over pay, but only 36% firms ready: Unstop report
 "78% firms offer internships, but only 16% convert to full-time jobs: report")