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Thinking of withdrawing EPF? You don't have to submit documents for claims

If your KYC is complete and information matches EPFO records, you can skip paperwork

ED busts ₹11.5 Cr scam: Indians pose as Bank of America to trick US woman

The accused contacted U.S.-based Merle Lee Korejwo and illegally accessed her computer posing as bank officials.

Bank holidays in August: Check these dates before planning a branch visit

Online banking services will be available as usual on these days

UPI limits to KYC verification: Key changes in finance rules from Aug 1

SBI Card discontinues complimentary air accident insurance for some of its products and PNB requests customers to complete identity verification

Rental rates surge 30% in India, Rs 10,000-20,000 homes top demand in 2025

If you're a tenant, expect higher rents in metros, particularly for compact homes. If you're an investor, cities like Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, and Hyderabad offer solid rental yields.

Gautam Adani ranks 3rd in India's realty rich list despite 7% wealth dip

Adani, who is among the wealthiest Indians with projects like Dharavi and Motilal Nagar redevelopments in the financial capital, is set to be the wealthiest realty sector individual in 5 yrs

DLF, Godrej, Prestige lead: Biggest realtors in India ranked by area built

The 2025 GROHE-Hurun India Real Estate 150 ranks the country's top real estate developers by total square footage built. At the top is DLF with a staggering 349 million sq. ft.,

Crypto security: Keep assets in self-custody, use insured exchange

Those holding crypto keys in a cold wallet must store seed phrases offline in a secure location

ITR-3 filing starts: Who needs to file, what's changed & what to watch for

Individuals with F&O trades, business income, or multiple sources must file ITR-3. Here's what's new in rules, risks, and return selection for AY 2025-26.

Home loans at 7.35%: See how much you will have to pay across lenders

State-owned banks offer the lowest home loan rates, but spreads are sharp at private lenders and housing finance companies

Tax dept starts online filing of updated returns: Know what's the process

Taxpayers get 48 months to voluntarily correct filings for AY22 & AY23 but there's a cost

Fund review: Franklin India Small Cap Fund

Fund review: Franklin India Small Cap Fund

Why it is important to get health insurance that offers a higher cover

Hospitalisation for serious illnesses in one of the better private hospitals can easily set you back by up to Rs 15 lakh, if not more

Power dressing redux: Premium menswear goes down a different path

From fit to fabric, the modern executive's wardrobe is all about precision, comfort, and quiet confidence

DLF is king, Taj & OYO are shock stars of India's ₹16 lakh cr realty list

The 2025 GROHE - Hurun India Real Estate 150 showcases DLF maintaining its leading position, with Lodha Developers following closely. Mumbai continues to be a prominent hub,

Car loan rates start at 7.6%: Here's where interest, EMI & fees stand now

A quick look at how major banks are offering in terms of repayment terms, processing fees and tenure

Save time, skip pickup lines: Zoomcar's new feature brings the car to you

Currently live in 14 cities, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Kanpur, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Nasik, Vizag, the service will expand to other cities by August end.

Luxury drives realty surge: 78% of NCR's sales over ₹3 Cr, avg price up 66%

While unit sales volumes grew only about 18%, the value spike is owed to a sharp rise in average ticket size, which grew from ₹81 lakh in FY'22 to ₹1.35 crore in FY'25.

RBI portal helps lakhs to find unclaimed deposits: Check what's your status

UDGAM centralises information from participating banks, helping people to search for dormant accounts and funds in one place

TCS layoffs: How to keep your health insurance without losing benefits

IRDAI mandates that insurers must offer migration from a group indemnity health policy (excluding travel & personal accident) to an individual policy.