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India's millionaire map: Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat are the new hotspots
Maharashtra and Delhi Lead India's Millionaire Boom, But Southern States Are Catching Up
 "India's millionaire map: Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat are the new hotspots")
Car loan rates decline in Sept: Know more about 5 cheapest offers
Several lenders are waiving processing fees to woo customers in festival season
 "Car loan rates decline in Sept: Know more about 5 cheapest offers")
FD rates in Sept: 15 banks with best deals as Fed cut sparks concern
Best FD rates in Sept: The Fed's first rate cut since December 2024 could push Indian banks to trim deposit returns further, making this a key moment for savers to lock in fixed deposit rates
 "FD rates in Sept: 15 banks with best deals as Fed cut sparks concern")
How India's millionaires spend money: Realty, Rolex, Emirates, Rare Whisky
India's wealthy are splurging on real estate, luxury goods, and travel while favoring UPI for payments, reveals the Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Luxury Consumer Survey 2025.
 "How India's millionaires spend money: Realty, Rolex, Emirates, Rare Whisky")
Maternity breaks cost Indian women heavily: 45% see over 20% gender pay gap
Nearly 45% of Indian professionals believe the gender pay gap exceeds 20%, with maternity breaks (51%) and workplace bias (27%) cited as the primary causes, according to a new survey
 "Maternity breaks cost Indian women heavily: 45% see over 20% gender pay gap")
EPFO launches Passbook Lite, enabling members to view PF in one place
EPFO has introduced Passbook Lite to let members view contributions, withdrawals and balance in one place, alongside reforms to ease PF transfers and speed up settlements
 "EPFO launches Passbook Lite, enabling members to view PF in one place")
Money mkt funds can yield better returns than liquid funds in 6-12 months
Before investing, check the proportion of A1+ holdings and their composition
 "Money mkt funds can yield better returns than liquid funds in 6-12 months")
Late in ITR filing?Experts decode fees, refund delays and lost tax benefits
Experts explain late ITR filing fees, refund delays, loss of carry-forward benefits and why you should still file your belated ITR before 31 December to limit the damage
 "Late in ITR filing?Experts decode fees, refund delays and lost tax benefits")
If you are buying a home, check out the best home loan rates available
With home loan interest rates likely to remain stable in the near future, here are the various options available from lenders across the public and private sectors
 "If you are buying a home, check out the best home loan rates available")
Buying, renewing and claiming insurance may soon get easier with Bima Sugam
IRDAI's Bima Sugam aims to be a one-stop shop for all insurance needs, from buying and renewing policies to filing claims, making access easier and more transparent for policyholders.
 "Buying, renewing and claiming insurance may soon get easier with Bima Sugam")
To the cradle born: Baby shower gifting makes strides across cities
The baby-shower gifts market in India was valued at around Rs 750 crore in 2024 and is expected to double by 2029 with a CAGR of approximately 12-14 per cent
 "To the cradle born: Baby shower gifting makes strides across cities")
Fund review: Aditya BSL Large Cap Fund
Fund review: Aditya BSL Large Cap Fund
 "Fund review: Aditya BSL Large Cap Fund")
Airport lounge firm ceases India services: Will your card still get you in?
Banks and card companies partnered with DreamFolks for domestic lounge services
 "Airport lounge firm ceases India services: Will your card still get you in?")
India adds 4.1 lakh new millionaires since 2021, Mumbai, Delhi, lead charge
What India's Millionaires Are Buying: Gold, Stocks, and Real Estate
 "India adds 4.1 lakh new millionaires since 2021, Mumbai, Delhi, lead charge")
Almost 50% Indians don't check credit score, most believe in myth: Study
Credit Score: 'Structural gap' in financial discipline leads to loan rejection and expensive interest rates, it says
 "Almost 50% Indians don't check credit score, most believe in myth: Study")
PhonePe, Paytm, Cred end rent service as RBI tightens payment rules
PhonePe, Paytm, Cred end rent service: Regulator's new rules require payment aggregators to route funds only to registered merchants, impacting rent payments via credit cards
 "PhonePe, Paytm, Cred end rent service as RBI tightens payment rules")
Retail flows surge, returns don't: Kotak decodes costly stocks, flat market
What Kotak's Strategy Note Means for Your Money: Patience Until FY27
 "Retail flows surge, returns don't: Kotak decodes costly stocks, flat market")
CBIC notifies changes in annual GSTR-9 form, makes ITC reporting detailed
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on September 17 notified changes to the Central GST (CGST) rules, which will come into effect on September 22
 "CBIC notifies changes in annual GSTR-9 form, makes ITC reporting detailed")
Supernova stalled: SC blocks fresh sales, eyes court-led rescue for buyers
The Supreme Court has moved to lock down the Supernova project in Noida by restraining Supertech Realtors and its suspended director from creating any third-party rights over the property
 "Supernova stalled: SC blocks fresh sales, eyes court-led rescue for buyers")
No needles, no hassle: SBI General App turns phone into health monitor
SBI General Insurance, in collaboration with CarePlix, has launched a biometric health scanning feature on its mobile app that lets users track vital health metrics like heart rate, BMI
 "No needles, no hassle: SBI General App turns phone into health monitor")