Personal Finance

Preparing a will? Avoid these common mistakes to make it unchallengeable

Avoid vague drafting, interested witnesses, unsigned corrections, and multiple, contradictory documents

Swipe more, spend less: Credit card transaction value falls 13.5% to ₹3,546

Indians Swiped 556 Million Times in a Month. Here's What Changed

Did you get an RBI lottery or inheritance email? It's a scam, warns PIB

Fake RBI Emails Asking for 'Crediting Fee' Are Phishing Scams, Says Government

Participating plans: Should they be in your investment portfolio?

Only highly conservative investors who are satisfied with steady but low returns over a long span may consider them

Mumbai redevelopment project: HC fines tenants Rs 5 lakh for 'coercion'

Court says tenants tried to pressure landlord by backing a builder with no valid redevelopment agreement

Air India flyers can now earn rewards, redeem points on Express flights too

Air India Flyers Can Now Redeem Points on Air India Express Routes Starting at 1,500 Points

235% gains on SGB 2021-22 Series-I as premature redemption window opens

RBI has fixed the SGB 2021-22 Series-I redemption price at Rs 15,840, translating into gains of nearly 235% in 5 years

Indians bought fewer homes last yr but spent record ₹9.3 lakh cr on housing

Housing Sales Value Jumps 16% to ₹9.3 Lakh Crore Across 75 Indian Cities

Delhi may soon offer ₹13 lakh health cover for children with disabilities

At present, the social welfare department provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 under the 'Subsistence Allowance/Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs' scheme

Sometimes, borrowing against MFs is more sensible than redeeming them

Instead of borrowing to the hilt, maintain a buffer to avoid margin calls during spells of market volatility

Your family could pay ₹39 lakh in tax on inherited MFs- but zero on NPS

Mutual Funds vs NPS: The Inheritance Tax Difference Few Investors Understand

Will it really pass on smoothly? These inheritance hurdles trip up families

Even with a valid Will, missing paperwork, nominee confusion and executor disputes can delay inheritance claims for years

Godrej-Tata team up for Gurgaon's Golf Course homes costing Rs 11-15 cr

Godrej Samaris is an upcoming ultra-luxury development located on the last expansive land parcel of Golf Course Road in Sector 53, Gurgaon

Higher NPS returns for pensioners: PFRDA panel explores new asset classes

'Need to avoid volatility', says regulator as it reviews investment options

EV insurance jumps 670% as smaller cities drive policy purchase: Report

Tier-II and Tier-III cities now account for 77% of all insured cars in the country

FY26 ITR filing: How to choose the ITR form that best reflects your income

Taxpayers should carefully match their income profile with the applicable ITR form, as filing returns in the wrong form could lead to defective returns or tax notices

One more REIT now available, but are they the right instrument for you?

Interest rate cycle affects the attractiveness of REITs; a longer horizon is essential to overcome its impact

No Khata for partitioned plots in Bengaluru? Experts explain what to do

Bengaluru's e-Khata portal may leave some revenue plot owners unable to secure loans, utility links or property sales.

Personal loan vs overdraft: Which credit option makes more financial sense?

Overdrafts offer quick and flexible access to funds, while personal loans bring fixed EMIs and repayment certainty.

Filing first ITR this year? These documents can help you avoid tax notices

Even though ITR forms are annexure-less, missing or mismatched records can still lead to notices or delay refunds