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Watch the numbers of auto and consumer durable companies carefully

The Reserve Bank of India is presumably, betting, the rupee won't weaken more, or even that it will rebound

Don't be shy of shifting lenders if you see a significant benefit

Old customers should seek best rates, or go for balance transfer

Six short-haul foreign destinations to head to this festive season

The six destinations are quite pocket-friendly and have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment

Do your regular shopping and payments with credit cards for good rewards

Here is how interest rates and charges on credit cards by various banks stack up

Stick to an SIP to minimise chances of making losses in the long run

Running a systematic investment plan for more than six years almost completely eliminates the chances of earning negative returns

Buying health insurance? Here are things that you need to keep in mind

Take into account medical history, city of residence, and lifestyle when deciding on your initial health insurance amount

SBI Gen Insurance bets on cyber protection, eyes 30% jump in premium income

Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks

Number of direct taxpayers may double to 76 mn in PM Modi's regime: FM

The number of direct taxpayers was 38 million when the Modi-led government took office in May 2014

Fund pick: ICICI Prudential Credit Risk

Fund pick: ICICI Prudential Credit Risk

These are the best countries to live and work in - and to boost salary

Singapore packs everything a budding expat could want into one of the world's smallest territories

Here's why you shouldn't ditch your digital payment wallet just yet

UPI transactions are growing faster, but wallets remain relevant for those without a bank account and seeking cashbacks

Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 10 mn-15 mn price range

If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy

IT stocks have given blockbuster returns over past year: Should you invest?

Strong economic growth in the US means that the discretionary spending of US corporates on information technology will be strong

Readers' corner: How do you decide on the right life insurance policy?

Identify your financial goals and the lifestyle needs you would like to achieve at different stages of your life and then opt for a suitable plan

Rules for forfeiting earnest money

The builder can forfeit the earnest money, but it cannot exceed 10 per cent of the total cost of the house

Young India saves early, but doesn't make the right investment decisions

Matching the financial goal with appropriate instruments is key to success

Hybrid funds can be a panacea for market volatility but there's a catch

Investors should, however, be prepared for the fact that lower equity exposure will mean lower returns than from a pure equity fund

Time to increase gold allocation in your portfolio this Dussehra

You can add up to 15 per cent with a two-year horizon depending on your comfort

CBDT extends deadline for filing ITR, audit report for FY18 till Oct 31

The assessees filing their return of income within the extended due date shall be liable for levy of interest

Don't rush to invest: Good Q2 results may help improve sentiment

In financial markets, reflexivity arises when investors see that prices are going up and hence, they start buying, thus driving prices up even further