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Bitcoin correction calls for decisions based on risk, allocation, horizon

If you are underweight, continue with systematic purchases

Bitcoin correction calls for decisions based on risk, allocation, horizon
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:21 PM IST

Why salaried professionals pay higher tax than wealthy? Expert explains

Certified financial analyst lists multiple options to lower effective tax rates under Income Tax rules

Why salaried professionals pay higher tax than wealthy? Expert explains
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

NPS Vatsalya allows data sharing, full equity option: Impact explained

By combining full equity exposure with data-driven engagement, the regulator aims to transform NPS Vatsalya into a high-growth, customised investment vehicle

NPS Vatsalya allows data sharing, full equity option: Impact explained
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Kerala approves Rs 10 lakh disaster insurance for homes: Check details

The state pivots from ad hoc relief to a dual-trigger insurance model to secure fiscal stability and provide ₹10 lakh coverage for vulnerable households.

Kerala approves Rs 10 lakh disaster insurance for homes: Check details
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Bank account suddenly blocked? Why it happens and what's the solution

From compliance gaps to legal mandates, understanding the specific trigger behind a restricted account is the first step toward restoring your financial access

Bank account suddenly blocked? Why it happens and what's the solution
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Rs 19.5 lakh return on Rs 18,000 investment? Govt flags fraud online scheme

Fact-check unit warn that the fraudulent pitch uses AI-generated content and impersonates the Finance Minister to target victims via social media

Rs 19.5 lakh return on Rs 18,000 investment? Govt flags fraud online scheme
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

The new gold standard? Motilal Oswal explains the rise to $5,000 per ounce

Motilal Oswal continues to maintain buy on dips stance from medium to long-term perspective.

The new gold standard? Motilal Oswal explains the rise to $5,000 per ounce
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Shadow titans: India's top 100 unlisted gems worth more than Finland's GDP

The Reliance Retail Reign: Leading a New Breed of ₹1,000 Crore Unlisted Powerhouses

Shadow titans: India's top 100 unlisted gems worth more than Finland's GDP
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon

The outflows were due to liquidity tightness and consequent rise in yields, not due to a deterioration in the category's risk-return profile

Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Over 40% salaried Indians say AI has improved their incomes: Report

One in five has faced financial setbacks due to the technology's impact, according to BankBazaar Aspiration Index 2025-26

Over 40% salaried Indians say AI has improved their incomes: Report
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Inherited, ancestral property can be attached under PMLA: Delhi HC

Ruling clarifies that assets can be seized if illicit funds are sent abroad, effectively ending the immunity previously assumed for family-held assets

Inherited, ancestral property can be attached under PMLA: Delhi HC
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Got a text message to redeem SBI reward points? Govt says it's a scam

Fraudsters are sending messages urging people to download an unknown app, it warns

Got a text message to redeem SBI reward points? Govt says it's a scam
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

From locker to loans: 90% surge in gold financing leads India's credit boom

Higher-ticket loans show better credit performance compared to small-ticket loans.

From locker to loans: 90% surge in gold financing leads India's credit boom
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

Tired of fake, AI travel posts? This platform for explorers can verify

Explurger founder Jitin Bhatia says the platform's Nebu AI and auto travel log are built to make travel sharing more authentic and discovery-led

Tired of fake, AI travel posts? This platform for explorers can verify
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

SGB premature redemption dates from April-Sept 2026: Check details

RBI issues redemption calendar for 33 tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds maturing between April 1 and Sept 30, 2026

SGB premature redemption dates from April-Sept 2026: Check details
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

700,000 inoperative PF accounts with Rs 1,000 balance each to get payout

EPFO launches automated refund drive to return Rs 30.52 cr from 711,000 inoperative accounts to members and heirs

700,000 inoperative PF accounts with Rs 1,000 balance each to get payout
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Don't get hooked: The new Sebi letterhead scam targeting your savings

If a "government" letter asks for your bank details or a quick UPI transfer to "clear" your stocks, it's not a notice-it's a heist.

Don't get hooked: The new Sebi letterhead scam targeting your savings
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:49 AM IST

Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav's wife buys ₹7.2 cr flat in Mumbai's Chembur

Inside the ₹28 Crore Property Portfolio of Suryakumar Yadav & Devisha Yadav

Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav's wife buys ₹7.2 cr flat in Mumbai's Chembur
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

CEO pay hits ₹9 Cr; AI skills fetch 40% premium as salary hikes average 9%

Skills are becoming the new currency of pay, with premiums rising 30-40% for AI, ML, cybersecurity, and cloud capabilities.

CEO pay hits ₹9 Cr; AI skills fetch 40% premium as salary hikes average 9%
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:30 AM IST

EV insurance: Avoid non-OEM chargers to prevent battery-cover exclusions

Older EVs, typically five years and above, may not be eligible for some add-ons, and may face higher premiums

EV insurance: Avoid non-OEM chargers to prevent battery-cover exclusions
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 4:35 PM IST