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Pension fund managers: Why consistency and risk matter in your choice

Choosing the right NPS fund manager requires evaluating returns, risk, and portfolio strategy across equity, debt, and government securities for long-term stability

Pension fund managers: Why consistency and risk matter in your choice
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Explained: Property transfers in UP just got more affordable, hassle-free

UP-RERA caps transfer charges, sets ₹1,000 fee for family inheritance cases

Explained: Property transfers in UP just got more affordable, hassle-free
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 4:35 PM IST

Executing a Will: What families must get right in controlling assets

Legal experts say establishing strict procedural control over an estate is the most vital step for executors to avoid personal liability and family disputes

Executing a Will: What families must get right in controlling assets
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide

A step-by-step guide to enrolling in FTI-TTP and using e-gates to skip long immigration queues at major Indian airports

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

₹2.95 lakh cr outflow: Why debt mutual funds saw a sharp March 2026 exit

The ₹2.95 lakh crore outflow may look dramatic, but it's largely a reflection of how institutional money moves-not how retail investors think.

₹2.95 lakh cr outflow: Why debt mutual funds saw a sharp March 2026 exit
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

One-hour delay to UPI 'friction': RBI proposals to fight online fraud

Central bank also proposes a mandatory one-hour 'cooling-off' window for large transfers to foil scams

One-hour delay to UPI 'friction': RBI proposals to fight online fraud
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Investors buy the dip: Equity mutual fund inflows surge 38% in March 2026

Despite continued geopolitical headwinds and global risk-off sentiment, domestic investors used the market correction as an opportunity to deploy capital

Investors buy the dip: Equity mutual fund inflows surge 38% in March 2026
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

AI-powered Kar Saathi launched for filing taxes: Features, access explained

AI-powered assistant designed to guide taxpayers through the updated compliance requirements of Income Tax Act, 2025

AI-powered Kar Saathi launched for filing taxes: Features, access explained
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Fake trading apps, shell firms: ₹800 cr investment scam busted by UP cops

Why "Guaranteed Returns" should be your biggest warning sign

Fake trading apps, shell firms: ₹800 cr investment scam busted by UP cops
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 8:37 AM IST

Housing price growth slows: Developers with high inventory may negotiate

The exuberance seen in 2023 and early 2024 is no longer evident. Elevated property prices have strained affordability and slowed down the pace of transactions

Housing price growth slows: Developers with high inventory may negotiate
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

Display steady credit behaviour for 3-6 months for easier card approval

Repay loans on time, keep credit utilisation below 30%, and avoid too many applications within a short period

Display steady credit behaviour for 3-6 months for easier card approval
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 9:18 PM IST

What are the available rates and tenures for Personal Loans?

A personal loan can be very useful in a sudden funds crunch, but may carry higher interest rates due to the higher risk it carries

What are the available rates and tenures for Personal Loans?
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:28 PM IST

Holiday homes turn income assets as rental villas gain traction

Second homes across India are increasingly seen as income assets, with buyers balancing lifestyle aspirations and rental yields amid rising demand for managed villas and short-term stays

Holiday homes turn income assets as rental villas gain traction
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

Karta selling HUF assets? Experts explain when such deals can be reversed

Their authority to sell or mortgage Hindu Undivided Family property is legally binding only when justified by necessity or the estate's benefit, leaving unauthorised transactions liable to be reversed

Karta selling HUF assets? Experts explain when such deals can be reversed
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 5:33 PM IST

Axis Nifty Defence Index Fund-should you invest in India's defence story?

The fund aims to capture India's structural defence growth opportunities

Axis Nifty Defence Index Fund-should you invest in India's defence story?
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

Fund Review: Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund

Fund Review: Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund

Fund Review: Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 3:29 PM IST

Heart risk among young pushes up insurance premiums up by up to 50%: Report

As surging cardiac cases among Indians in their 20s and 30s drive up treatment costs, the traditional window for 'cheap' coverage is closing

Heart risk among young pushes up insurance premiums up by up to 50%: Report
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Where should you invest now? RBI pause shifts focus to short-duration funds

No rate cuts yet: How to invest smartly in a 'Wait-and-Watch' market

Where should you invest now? RBI pause shifts focus to short-duration funds
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

60 deals, $4.3 bn: Domestic investors lead, market hits 7-Yr high in volume

60 transactions were recorded in FY26, the highest in seven years.

60 deals, $4.3 bn: Domestic investors lead, market hits 7-Yr high in volume
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Credit cards on a devaluation spree: How to still maximise benefits

As issuers shift from universal rewards to usage-linked models, customers face a wave of devaluations and fee hikes that demand a more strategic approach to spending

Credit cards on a devaluation spree: How to still maximise benefits
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:58 PM IST