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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

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 | 3:00 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

Have a medical emergency? You can soon access part of your NPS savings

Pension meets Healthcare: How you can use NPS funds for medical costs

Have a medical emergency? You can soon access part of your NPS savings
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Annuity plans: Compare payouts from various options, understand trade-offs

To tackle inflation, consider hybrid or increasing annuities, or combine fixed annuity with mutual funds; for legacy planning, opt for return-of-premium options

Annuity plans: Compare payouts from various options, understand trade-offs
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

Joint or mutual Will? How they differ on control, heirs and flexibility

Understanding the legal nuances between joint and mutual Wills is essential for balancing a surviving spouse's independence with the guaranteed protection of future heirs.

Joint or mutual Will? How they differ on control, heirs and flexibility
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

Groww launches arbitrage fund seeking steady, low-volatility returns

New fund focuses on cash-futures price gaps to deliver stable, tax-efficient returns with lower volatility than typical equity schemes

Groww launches arbitrage fund seeking steady, low-volatility returns
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

Impact of new Labour Codes: What changes for salary, PF, gratuity

Cuts in take-home salary may boost long-term savings of salaried people, say experts

Impact of new Labour Codes: What changes for salary, PF, gratuity
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

Rs 40 lakh home loan: Cut EMI, save interest now; experts explain how

No immediate EMI relief, but steady rates give borrowers a chance to refinance, prepay, and cut long-term loan costs

Rs 40 lakh home loan: Cut EMI, save interest now; experts explain how
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

FD returns back in focus after RBI policy: Check top bank interest rates

Top bank interest rates: RBI's rate pause gives FD investors clarity, with returns holding firm as market volatility pushes savers towards safer options

FD returns back in focus after RBI policy: Check top bank interest rates
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

Delhi eases property ownership in unauthorised colonies: Key details

No layout plan needed to regularise homes, says government, speeding up ownership and access to loans

Delhi eases property ownership in unauthorised colonies: Key details
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Save up to Rs 14 lakh on Rs 75 lakh home loan EMI

RBI keeps repo rate steady at 5.25%, holding EMIs stable while preserving savings from earlier rate cuts for home loan borrowers

RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Save up to Rs 14 lakh on Rs 75 lakh home loan EMI
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

EMIs stay steady, but uncertainty rises: What RBI's policy means for you

The central bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, choosing caution at a time when global uncertainties are beginning to cloud the economic outlook. For borrowers, this means your

EMIs stay steady, but uncertainty rises: What RBI's policy means for you
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

Fewer students abroad? Indian families spend $3.7 bn on overseas education

According to Reserve Bank of India data, Indian families and students spent $3.71 billion in 2025 on international education - an increase of 31% compared to $2.83 billion in 2018.

Fewer students abroad? Indian families spend $3.7 bn on overseas education
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

₹1,600 cr sales in just a month: ₹11 cr Birla homes sell fast in Gurugram

Birla Estates clocks over ₹1,600 crores in bookings within a month of launch at Birla Arika Phase 2, Gurugram

₹1,600 cr sales in just a month: ₹11 cr Birla homes sell fast in Gurugram
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Negative returns in long-duration funds: Stay invested if horizon extends

New investors may make a staggered entry with a horizon that matches these funds' portfolio maturity

Negative returns in long-duration funds: Stay invested if horizon extends
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 10:52 PM IST