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₹5,000 cr released for Sahara depositors: What small investors should know

The ₹5,000 crore will be transferred from the SEBI-Sahara refund account to the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS).

Buyers investing in agricultural land must adhere to state-specific rules

Some states allow only agriculturists to buy, while others require outsiders to secure approval prior to purchase

Over 60 million income tax returns filed for 2025-26 so far: I-T dept

To assist taxpayers for ITR filing, tax payment and other related services, our helpdesk is functioning on a 24x7 basis, and the department is providing support through calls, live chats

Hyderabad business family buys ₹140-crore Jor Bagh bungalow in Delhi

Hyderabad's Vishwa Samudra Group executives buy a ₹140-crore bungalow in Delhi's Jor Bagh; the sale deed was registered in June this year, with the buyers paying a stamp duty of ₹8.96 crore

Buying home: Choose based on urgency, risk appetite, and financial capacity

Go for ready home if you need to move in instantly and can pay full EMI; under-construction if you prefer phased payments and can tolerate construction risk

SBI Life simplifies processes to accept claims by North India flood victims

Company says it will not insist on death certificate as sole document for proof

Coal India staff's ex gratia for fatal mine accidents raised to Rs 25 lakh

State-owned company will provide accidental insurance of Rs 1 crore for employees and Rs 40 lakh for contractual workers

SBI hikes auto sweep threshold to Rs 50,000: What it means for customers

Surplus funds in savings accounts will now be swept into fixed deposits only if balance crosses Rs 50,000

Sovereign gold bond 2019-20 Series-X offers 156% return on redemption price

Central fixes premature redemption price at Rs 10,905, giving investors almost absolute gains

Silent Hedge: Should you buy gold as central banks can't stop hoarding?

The 'Gold Put' is the consistent, less price sensitive, Gold hoarding by central banks of various countries as an alternative to US Treasuries.

Car loan rates start at 7.6% this September as banks roll out festive deals

Lenders are waiving processing fees and concessions to woo customers

Does timing matter? Investing ₹10,000 SIP - peak or bottom, Who Got Richer?

Constantly switching to the "best-performing index" every year doesn't beat the simple discipline of sticking with one strategy

Home loan rates steady in Sept; state-owned banks offer best rates

Customers should check processing fees, prepayment charges, eligibility criteria

Money meets innovation: The investors fueling India's Next-Gen startups

From Razorpay to FirstCry: Meet the Backers Behind India's Biggest Startup Wins

Switching health policy? Seniors must secure written assurance on benefits

On receiving the policy document, check fine print to ensure the commitment has been fulfilled

Food, EVs, and Fintech: India's startup IPO wave gains momentum on market

IPO Fever: Ather Energy, Bluestone, Smartworks Join Public Market Leaders

From AI to FinTech: India's Unicorn boom gets 11 new billion-dollar players

The fresh entrants span diverse sectors including FinTech, AI, AutoTech, Shared Economy, SaaS, E-commerce, and Consumer Goods. Leading the list is Ai.tech, valued at $1.5 billion

Wake up and smell the coffee: India takes humble Joe to a new level

For millions of Indians, coffee is no longer just a stimulant - it is fast creating its own space as culture, community, and a marketplace of choices

Major reasons life insurance claims get rejected, decoded by experts

From missed disclosures to policy lapses, experts break down the biggest reasons for health claim rejections and share simple steps to keep your coverage dispute-free.

2 demat accounts, better returns: Zerodha CEO's 'friction' in investing tip

Nithin Kamath explains hack he used to prevent impulsive trading decisions