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Motor accident claims depend on prompt filing, proper documentation

Overstating income or injuries, false implication, or missing hearings and notices can result in rejection

Equity, bond issuance form a major source of fundraising for corporates

Non-bank sources now contribute nearly half of commercial-sector funding, led by record corporate bond issuances, steady equity fundraising and rising credit flows from NBFCs

Non-banks served 45% of commercial sector's funding till October

Corporate bond issuances surge as non-bank channels match banks in FY26

Bandhan Bank to sell unsecured NPAs worth nearly ₹7,000 crore to ARCs

According to sources, the bank may consider selling more such loan pools if the current portfolios receive strong interest from ARCs

Bitcoin price correction: Stay calm and avoid locking in losses on exits

New investors entering now should be cognisant of high volatility, regulatory risks and cybersecurity threats

New banking connect platform to give RBI real-time oversight of transfers

Banking Connect, a newly launched net banking platform, will help the Reserve Bank of India monitor fund transfers in real time, a top official of NPCI Bharat BillPay said on Thursday. NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) is targeting an increase of nearly four times in the number of monthly bills processed to 1 billion in four years, as against 260 million at present, Noopur Chaturvedi, managing director and chief executive of NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL), told reporters here. A real-time view of transactions on the Banking Connect platform will help the regulator monitor fund transfers to sectors such as cryptocurrency and gaming, Chaturvedi added. At present, it takes at least a week for the RBI to receive transaction data from banks via net banking, and sometimes it can take up to a year, she said. It is worth noting that the RBI has an aversion to private cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and has also taken a slew of regulatory measures to restrict their use. The government has recently ta

Are corporate fixed deposits a good idea for investing your money?

Corporate FDs often offer higher interest and flexible tenures, but they also carry greater risk than bank FDs. Here is what investors should consider before putting in their money

Cakes 'n' bakes: India goes the whole hog on new Christmas indulgences

India's festive baking is evolving from being a nice community ritual to premium indulgence; Craft, nostalgia and personalisation now define the country's Christmas cake culture

FIMMDA unveils SORR-based OIS plan, invites comments by December 15

FIMMDA has released a proposed settlement and trading framework for a new SORR-linked OIS product, aligning with the shift to secured benchmarks, and has invited market feedback by December 15

Chasing a budget-friendly car? Bank-seized auctions may be worth a look

From finding the right platform to transferring ownership, here's how to navigate the process

PSU banks capture 50% of home loan originations, surpassing private rivals

Public sector banks have expanded their market share in the competitive home loan market to 50 per cent of total originations by value in September, a report said on Monday. The state-run banks have overtaken private sector banks in the market, the report by a credit information company said. Nearly 40 per cent of the overall home loans were in the higher bracket of over Rs 75 lakh, Crif High Mark said, adding that the number of active loans added by just 3.3 per cent to 2.29 crore, which indicates an increase in average exposure per loan. The overall home loan market, the largest in the retail segment, grew by 11.1 per cent year-on-year and 2.1 per cent quarter-on-quarter to Rs 42.1 lakh crore as of September-end, it said. There was a 15.3 per cent increase in the overall consumption loans side to Rs 109.6 lakh crore, the report said, adding that a fast-paced growth in the gold segment led the segment. "PSU banks have expanded their market leadership in both value and reach, and

Buy life insurance riders that align with your financial goals, risks

Understand exclusions, waiting periods, survival period requirements, and claim triggers before purchase

Take cover: Check details, seek written confirmation of terrorism insurance

Terrorism coverage under term, health, and home policies varies across insurers and products, may require rider, and could come with loadings for high-risk occupations and regions

CAs on a par with advocates for ITAT appointment, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that chartered accountants with ten years' experience can qualify for ITAT membership, striking down the earlier 25-year requirement as unconstitutional

Small finance banks' Q2FY26 profit plunged 55% on rising credit cost

Rise in provisions & shrinking NII weigh on bottom-line

In a first, commercial banks' credit-deposit ratio breaches 80% mark

Another rate cut will make mobilising resources tough

Govt notifies capital gains scheme, expands digital payment options

The Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025 adds digital payments, e-statements and mandatory online closure from 2027, modernising the 1988 framework for reinvesting capital gains

Vanity economy: As reels proliferate, 'camera-ready' makeup comes of age

In 2025, the camera is the new mirror - grooming for screen is now part of everyday spending, from students to CEOs to content creators

NBFCs seek refinance window, tax tweaks in pre-Budget meeting with FM

Dedicated refinance window on the lines of NHB for the NBFC sector and aligning long-term capital gains tax with fixed deposits to encourage deposit mobilisation are some of asks presented before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday during a pre-Budget meeting with the representatives of BFSI sector here. There is a need to create a dedicated refinance window for NBFCs (non-banking financial companies) to ensure a smooth and sustainable flow of funds and resources raised through this mechanism may be exclusively used to finance MSMEs and priority sectors, Finance Industry Development Council CEO Raman Aggarwal said after the meeting. With regard to recovery, he said, there was a suggestion for tweaking of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act so that NBFCs can benefit from this. Currently, he said, the limit under SARFAESI Act is Rs 20 lakh which can be reduced so that smaller NBFC players can be ...

Easebuzz secures authorisation to operate as full-stack payment aggregator

Fintech firm Easebuzz has received RBI approval to function as a full-service payment aggregator, enabling online, offline and cross-border payment capabilities across its merchant network