Personal Finance

No OTP for ₹15,000 Auto-Pay, ₹1 lakh limit for SIPs, insurance, says RBI

Recurring payments up to ₹15,000 will no longer require OTP every time.

Unauthorised credit card transaction? Steps to limit loss and recover money

Credit card fraud can strike anytime; here's how to act fast, secure your card, report the issue, and improve chances of recovery

Chennai Metro scraps CMRL travel card: What happens to your money on it

Chennai Metro moves to one-card system; what commuters must do to access and use remaining balance

Delhi's pink smart card: How 5 lakh women are saving upto ₹2000 on travel

Over 5 lakh women now use Delhi's pink smart card, showing how free bus travel is easing monthly commute costs

$5.1 bn inflows mark record quarter for India realty investments in Q1 2026

Developers, REITs Drive Record $5.1 Billion Realty Inflows in Q1

Flying international? Travel insurance could save your money-and your trip

Travel documents such as boarding passes or flight tickets Similarly, if checked-in baggage is lost, the airline usually issues a document called a Property Irregularity Report (PIR). This report is c

Changed your card? Your auto-payments, subscriptions won't stop anymore

Auto-Debits Up to ₹15,000 Without OTP; ₹1 Lakh for SIPs, Insurance: RBI

Form 121: Aggregate of small incomes shouldn't breach exemption limit

The Income-tax Rules, 2026, mark a major clean-up of the compliance framework

Parking pitfalls in home buying: Why buyers must look beyond the flat

Don't wait till possession: Parking checks that can save money, avoid disputes, and prevent costly surprises later

Explained: What Maharashtra's Vertical Property Card means for flat owners

It aims to finally give flat owners a direct, recorded share in the land beneath their building, something that has long been missing in India's property system.

Signing a property deal? Key due diligence steps explained by experts

A step-by-step guide to verifying title, loans and lender clearances before signing a property deal, backed by expert advice

PPF for children decoded: Limits, tax breaks, and withdrawal rules

Public provident fund for children explained: Account opening, Rs 1.5 lakh limit, tax benefits, withdrawal rules decoded

Health cover hits 50% yet Indian households pay ₹34,000 per hospitalisation

From ₹34,000 hospital bills to rising lifestyle diseases, NSS data shows healthcare is now a core money risk for Indian families

You can invest in social causes with just ₹1,000: Sebi's new rule decoded

Earlier, individual investors were required to commit at least ₹2 lakh to participate in social impact funds under Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) regulations.

Got 'CBI notice' on WhatsApp? You can now verify it instantly with QR scan

New AI chatbot 'ABHAY' aims to protect citizens-especially seniors-from rising digital arrest scams

Run-up in US funds: Invest for market, currency hedge with 7-year horizon

A resurgence of inflation could keep policy tight. Prolonged high interest rates could weigh on valuations and multiples

GCC hiring jumps to 14% in Q4 of 2026 but AI talent shortage hits 42%

Tier-1 Cities Dominate GCC Hiring as Hyderabad Emerges Fastest-Growing Hub

PAN rules explained: Here's when it's mandatory for your transactions

From opening bank accounts to buying property, here's where quoting PAN is compulsory under the current income tax rules

CA salary in India: Freshers can earn ₹6-13 lakh, top roles cross ₹40 lakh

With experience and the right career moves, professionals can see their salaries grow multiple times over, with top roles crossing ₹50 lakh annually.

Missed tax break on property sale? ITAT allows Section 54 in reassessment

Missed Section 54 in original return? ITAT allows claim later, but conditions, timelines and documents matter