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Luxury home prices jump 40% in 3 years-NCR leads with a massive 72% surge

Unsurprisingly, MMR currently has the highest average price in all housing categories across the top 7 cities. The avg. price for homes priced > Rs 1.5 Cr currently stands at INR 40,200/sq. ft.;

New labour codes likely to boost pension, trim monthly salaries: Tax expert

Salaried employees may get slightly less in monthly take-home pay but their contributions to compulsory retirement plans will increase, he says

Infra's exploding: Nifty Infra beats Nifty50 by 2X and it's just the start

Managers expects infra-linked sectors to see robust growth over FY26-FY30, as stable order books, and strong free-cash-flow generation drives the sector

Zero repair costs for hosts: Listing your car on Zoomcar just got safer

Zoomcar Introduces Trip Protection Supported by Universal Sompo's Contractual Liability Policy

PSU bank ETFs and index funds: Rebalance instead of chasing momentum

New investors should take limited exposure with long horizon

Waiting for your tax refund? How to track it & what each status means

Income Tax Refunds: Understand where your refund is stuck and how to read each update online.

Demat charges feel too high? Sebi's new review could ease the load

By reworking rules for illiquid and non-tradable securities, Sebi hopes to make demat accounts cheaper and fairer for first-time and small investors.

Gold delivers historic 60% rally in 2025 - Will the glitter last in 2026?

On the domestic front, Gold also delivered exceptional returns, supported by strong central bank buying, rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and heavy ETF inflows.

IndiGo kicks off Black Friday sale from 25 Nov: Domestic fares from ₹1,799

The limited-period sale runs from November 25 to 28, 2025, covering travel between January 7 and June 30, 2026-a

Chasing a budget-friendly car? Bank-seized auctions may be worth a look

From finding the right platform to transferring ownership, here's how to navigate the process

₹60 lakh Mediterranean cruises? Four Seasons adds 33 new voyages for 2027

An expanded portfolio introduces shorter, immersive voyages and exclusive access to yacht-only harbors across the Mediterranean - including new voyages to Egypt

Looking for a rented place? Know these rent rules before you move in

Here's what tenants and landlords must file, pay and track to avoid fines, shocks and disputes.

Kids form 43% of pollution claims as winter respiratory cases rise: Reports

Health insurance claims data shows pollution-linked hospitalisations rising sharply nationwide

Buy life insurance riders that align with your financial goals, risks

Understand exclusions, waiting periods, survival period requirements, and claim triggers before purchase

Thinking unlisted shares will give big IPO gains? Experts say think again

Experts warn that unlisted shares often disappoint after IPO due to hype, low liquidity, and valuation gaps

PF, gratuity and take-home changing under new labour codes? What to expect

'It could reduce take-home salary, depending on how employers restructure pay,' says expert. Here's what the 50% wage formula really means for your PF and gratuity

WFH, wages, leave & safety: Key labour rule changes employees should know

Work from home recognised in services industry and minimum wages guaranteed to all workers

Rakesh Roshan buys ₹19.7 crore of Mumbai commercial units in Andheri East

Five Andheri East commercial units bought in November, filings show.

Govt flags fake video misusing FM's image to promise 'Rs 20 lakh returns'

Do not trust offers promising unusually high or guaranteed returns, says fact check unit

Take cover: Check details, seek written confirmation of terrorism insurance

Terrorism coverage under term, health, and home policies varies across insurers and products, may require rider, and could come with loadings for high-risk occupations and regions