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Marriott Bonvoy turns festive spending into rewards with HDFC, Flipkart

New cardholders completing one eligible spend within 45 days of issuance receive an INR 1,500 gift voucher (valid September-October 2025), along with a Free Night Award and 10 Elite Night Credits.

Pvt beach, yacht club, 5 hotels: Hiranandani's ₹17,000 cr Alibaug township

Phase 1 to develop 3.3 lakh sq. ft. with 330 units sold out, generating gross ₹450 crore sales revenue

India's rich outpace the world in luxury spending, reveals HSBC report

Luxury, Longevity, and London: India's rich are chasing borderless living

Unclaimed deposits: Heirs must produce succession certificate or probate

For modest balances, banks may accept a legal heirship certificate with indemnity bond

Buying property? Here's why your wife's name could mean extra savings

Buying property in your wife's name can help you save on stamp duty, get lower home loan rates, double tax benefits, and even protect assets. Here's how it works

UPS or NPS: Which retirement plan fits your future? Deadline hits tomorrow

As the September 30 deadline approaches, the central government employees must choose between the assured payouts of UPS and the market-driven growth of NPS.

Hospital bill shock: Tata AIG is third insurer to exit Max cashless network

Tata AIG insurance has become the third insurer to suspend cashless claim services with Max Hospitals

Foreign investors pull $244 mn from India funds, $2.3 bn gone since July

India's appeal to foreign investors is fading fast as redemptions mount - $244 million exited this week, taking total outflows since July to $2.3 billion

Homes at ₹100 cr: Sunteck Realty plans ultra-luxury houses in Mumbai, Dubai

As the ranks of global billionaires and the ultra-wealthy expand, Sunteck Realty said the appetite for such apartments has risen.

Buying a car post-GST cut? Make sure you do foolproof research first

Compare offers from various dealers on on-road price; strike good deals on the loan and insurance as well

From ₹1200 fares to 50% off meals: Inside Air India Express's PayDay sale

Bookers can use the promo code 'FLYAIX' to get special fares on domestic and international flights. Xpress Lite fares (with zero check-in baggage) start from ₹1,200 and Xpress Value fares from ₹1,300.

EPFO launches revamped ECR to streamline return filing by employers

Among other things, the revamped facility provides for the segregation of the return submission process from the payment generation process

Festival home-loan offers: Prioritise long-term savings, avoid teaser rates

Compare the full cost of the loan rather than focusing solely on interest rates

Foreign travel bookings soar 24% this festival season, Asia-Pacific tops

Strap: Indians are spending ₹25k-95k on festival getaways, with short-haul Asia and boutique domestic breaks driving an 18% surge in travel demand.

FD rates up to 8.40%: Small finance banks lead, PSU banks stay lower

FD Rates for Senior citizen: Senior citizens can now earn up to 8.40% on fixed deposits, with Suryoday Small Finance Bank offering the highest rate

46% women left work after marriage 42% men took loans for divorce: Survey

Couples blame financial disputes as cause for marriages breaking down, it says

Turning idle cars into income: How Zoomcar Hosts earn ₹25,000+ monthly

rom side hustle seekers to full-fledged entrepreneurs, Indians are turning their cars into opportunities

Tax audit deadline moved to Oct 31: Who needs to follow process, why

Tax audit deadline: One month more give to businesses and professionals after representations from industry groups

New RBI rules make banks fully liable if payment safeguards fail: Details

RBI on Digital Transactions Fail: Banks will be responsible for compensating customers if fraud occurs due to them not following authentication process

'Bali belly' can cost up to ₹5 lakh: How travel insurance can help

Indian tourists in Bali risk costly hospital bills from "Bali belly", with treatment running up to ₹3-5 lakh. Travel insurance offers vital cover