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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

Filing returns for overseas pension accounts: What taxpayers must know

Not submitting Form 10-EE can trigger tax on foreign retirement income, despite funds being abroad

Filing returns for overseas pension accounts: What taxpayers must know
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:48 PM IST

43% of insurance premiums paid in rural India as demand widens: Report

Smaller places increase their share in insurance demand as awareness improves, it says

43% of insurance premiums paid in rural India as demand widens: Report
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:49 PM IST

Inherited Indian assets as an NRI? Experts explain Will, forex rules, taxes

From navigating dual Wills to managing FEMA repatriation limits, experts outline the essential compliance steps for NRIs inheriting Indian property and financial assets

Inherited Indian assets as an NRI? Experts explain Will, forex rules, taxes
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

Airfares set to rise again: What Air India's fuel surcharge means for you

The increase may seem small on domestic routes-but adds up on international trips

Airfares set to rise again: What Air India's fuel surcharge means for you
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

1500 buyers paid, got no house: ₹944 cr assets seized in realty crackdown

Explained: The ₹944 crore Piyush Group Case and its impact on homebuyers

1500 buyers paid, got no house: ₹944 cr assets seized in realty crackdown
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Valuations normalise, equities enter better risk-reward zone: Report

Correction brings markets closer to fair value, shifting focus from caution to gradual investing

Valuations normalise, equities enter better risk-reward zone: Report
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Health insurance firms shifting to personalisation, prevention: Report

Industry using technology to focus on prevention and healthy living, says Policybazaar

Health insurance firms shifting to personalisation, prevention: Report
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Buying insurance online? New rules aim to stop hidden charges and tricks

8 in 10 users msled online: IRDAI Cracks Down on Insurance 'Dark Patterns'

Buying insurance online? New rules aim to stop hidden charges and tricks
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

Hiring up: ₹50 lakh per yr jobs surge in India, ₹20 LPA fresher roles rise

Job market rebounds, but demand is concentrated in high-paying roles

Hiring up: ₹50 lakh per yr jobs surge in India, ₹20 LPA fresher roles rise
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 8:48 AM IST

EPFO flags critical error: Check your DoJ/Exit date before it hits your PF

Even small errors in employment dates can affect your provident fund balance and pension eligibility, EPFO warns

EPFO flags critical error: Check your DoJ/Exit date before it hits your PF
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 7:34 PM IST

80% lack savings, 79% unsure of cover as health risks climb: Survey

Rising health risks meet weak finances: 80% lack savings, 82% fear costs, and 79% remain unsure of insurance coverage

80% lack savings, 79% unsure of cover as health risks climb: Survey
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

Health insurance claim rejections: Check coverage, exclusions first

Make full disclosure of existing conditions, lifestyle habits, and past treatments

Health insurance claim rejections: Check coverage, exclusions first
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Loan against PPF: Who can borrow, limits, rates, and repayment rules

Loan against PPF allows borrowing at low rates between years 3 and 6, with strict limits, a 36-month repayment window, and impact on returns if delayed

Loan against PPF: Who can borrow, limits, rates, and repayment rules
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Singer Shreya Ghoshal buys ₹29.7 cr luxury apartment in Mumbai's Worli

The apartment is located in Godrej Trilogy Worli, a high-end residential project in central Mumbai.

Singer Shreya Ghoshal buys ₹29.7 cr luxury apartment in Mumbai's Worli
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

Poonawalla's ₹167 cr art buy signals a new asset class for India's wealthy

Cyrus Poonawalla's acquisition is not just about owning a painting-it's about owning a piece of India's cultural identity.

Poonawalla's ₹167 cr art buy signals a new asset class for India's wealthy
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

FASTag or pay more: No cash tolls, UPI costs 25% extra, ID waivers end

Govt ends cash tolls from April 10; ID-based waivers scrapped, exempt users must switch to FASTag or annual pass

FASTag or pay more: No cash tolls, UPI costs 25% extra, ID waivers end
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

Identity theft: How a farmer ended up with a ₹14 cr tax bill he never owed

A farmer in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh was left stunned after receiving tax notices of Rs 14.66 crore, allegedly for a fraudulent firm operating by using his name in Delhi.

Identity theft: How a farmer ended up with a ₹14 cr tax bill he never owed
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Are gold ETFs moving away from physical gold? What investors should know

Gold ETF Changes 2026: Physical Gold Allocation Still Above 95%

Are gold ETFs moving away from physical gold? What investors should know
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Invest in gold, global funds to cushion portfolio against fall in rupee

Holding gold and global assets can help Indian investors hedge against rupee depreciation, manage inflation risks, and meet dollar-denominated goals such as overseas education and travel

Invest in gold, global funds to cushion portfolio against fall in rupee
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 9:30 PM IST