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More Indians buying insurance add-ons, Hyderabad leads trend: Report

Men prefer to buy features for financial protection after severe accidents and women choose 'critical illness riders'

7 in 10 trips in India planned by women, changing travel industry: Report

They make early bookings while prioritising safety and looking for upgrades, it says

The Sixteenth Finance Commission submits its five-year fiscal blueprint

Panel's recommendations sent to PM and finance minister; report to be tabled in Parliament

Rigorous due diligence key when buying property via bank e-auctions

While properties can be purchased in such auctions at a discount to market value, they carry the risk of hidden liabilities

Digital life certificate rejected? Here's why it happens and how to fix it

From mismatched Aadhaar details to weak fingerprints, several issues can stall your pension

Treading with care at a new frontier: RBI cautious on banks' M&A funding

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models

ICL Fincorp to launch ₹100 crore NCD issue offering 12.62% effective yield

The issue has a base size of Rs 50 crore and a green-shoe option of Rs 50 crore. The instruments are rated BBB- by domestic rating agency Crisil

SBI aiming to modernise its core banking infrastructure in next 2 years

India's largest lender is overhauling its IT backbone for agility, scale, and AI-led efficiency

Rich IPO valuations: Track post-listing performance before investing

Better price points, aligned to fundamentals, tend to emerge once the initial hype fades

Love takes flight: Indian honeymooners increasingly look beyond symbolism

From classic favourites like Maldives and Paris to emerging hotspots like Vietnam and Norway, couples are seeking honeymoons that blend luxury, culture, and authentic experience

Pension can be cut only to fix clerical errors, says govt notification

Benefits cannot be reduced after a department has approved them, it says

super.money issues 470,000 RuPay credit card in partnership with banks

Fintech super.money issued over 4.7 lakh RuPay credit cards through Axis Bank, Kotak811, and Utkarsh SFB, expanding access to first-time credit users across India

Inheritance guide: What heirs must know about claiming money and assets

From bank deposits and property to insurance and investments, here's how heirs can navigate legal documents and formalities to claim inherited assets without hassle.

RBI recognises SRPA as self-regulatory body for payment system operators

The RBI has recognised the Self-Regulated PSO Association (SRPA) as an SRO for payment system operators, marking a key step in strengthening oversight and governance in digital payments

Luxury real estate sees inventory build-up, investors should diversify

End users should prioritise ready-to-move or near-completion projects to avoid project delays due to developers facing liquidity pressure

Maximise your savings: Top 5 credit cards to make the most of GST 2.0

Discover how using the right credit card can get you the best value for essential goods and services

HDFC Bank trims lending rates by 10 bps, to benefit MCLR-linked borrowers

Borrowers on home, auto, and personal loans tied to MCLR to see rate changes at next reset

Life insurers' new business premium rises 12% in October on GST relief

Life insurers saw a 12% YoY rise in new business premium to Rs 34,006.9 crore in October 2025, supported by GST exemption benefits and robust individual and group segment growth

Uttar Pradesh govt's growing microfinance kitty at ₹32,500 crore

In the quarter ending September 30, 2025, microfinance institutions (MFI) clocked a growth of almost 4 per cent, with quarterly lending at ₹7,258 crore

Use RERA portals for property due diligence before and after purchase

Whether you wish to assess a developer's track record or the quarterly progress of a project, this is the source you should turn to