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Every breath you take: How air purifiers have become critical in households

Once a winter luxury for those with respiratory issues, air purifiers are now a fixture in most households, particularly in the NCR region, thanks to ever-increasing levels of air pollution

Fixed deposits: A low-risk option if you are not the worrying type

Here is a detailed list of the fixed deposit interest rates being offered by various banks across different tenures

0% GST makes health insurance a hot pick for bigger, long-term cover: Study

Tax-free health cover drives surge in ₹15-25 lakh plans across age groups

Cut income tax for up to Rs 50 lakh income to 20%, industry body urges govt

PHDCCI has urged the government to lower personal income tax rates for those earning up to Rs 50 lakh and restore the 15% concessional tax for manufacturers

SBI Card to charge 1% on wallet top-ups, app-based education payments

Paying your child's school fee using an app may now attract a small fee

₹1 crore seen as enough to retire, but survey shows a growing readiness gap

Despite better health awareness, financial readiness for retirement remains weak, shows IRIS 5.0 survey

Fund review: SBI Large Cap Fund

Fund review: SBI Large Cap Fund

Both parents of govt staff 'have to' give life certificates for pension

Rule aims to ensure benefits reach the correct people and records are updated, says department

ITR deadline extended to Dec 10 for firms under audit: Details explained

ITR Deadline: Professionals and other assessees covered under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act will benefit, too

World Savings Day: Save and invest before you spend, automate the process

Do financial planning to determine whether you are investing enough to meet your goals

Canada pension fund to boost India investments after portfolio tops $22 bn

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board CEO Graham said India's economic growth rate and strong public markets are some of the 'positive factors' going well for the country now

Post-GST, India wants bigger cars: 79% buyers upgrade, EV curiosity soars

53% can now make higher down payments, signalling stronger consumer confidence

Commercial deals drive record $64 bn realty investments in Asia-Pacific

Surge driven by several major entity-level deals and the completion of transactions carried over from previous quarters

Explained: Cabinet clears 8th Pay Commission terms; pay hike likely by 2026

Panel to review pay, allowances and pensions for 1 crore employees; report expected in 18 months

Foreign investments in Indian realty plunge 88% as domestic funds take lead

Amid persistent global economic pressures and policy uncertainties, the share of foreign investments dropped significantly to a yearly low of 8%.

Vehicle ownership transfer: Hand over only after submitting Form 29

Seller must ensure the vehicle remains insured during ownership transfer so that any liability is borne by the insurer, as per the Himachal Pradesh High Court ruling

Women car buyers get better loan deals: Up to 0.8% lower rates, 90% funding

Banks offer women exclusive car loan perks: lower rates, higher funding

NPS, UPS get 75% equity option for govt staff: Here's what it means

Govt staff can now take up to 75% equity under NPS, UPS, aligning their investment options with private-sector subscribers

Falling for a 'card limit upgrade'? That OTP could drain your account

Fraudsters are tricking customers into sharing OTPs by posing as bank executives offering higher credit limits

Think you've lost old shares or dividends? IEPF portal can help you reclaim

Forgotten shares or dividends? Here's step by step process to reclaim them easily via the IEPF portal