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HDFC MF offers new scheme tracking Nifty100 Quality 30 Total Returns Index

Fund house says scheme meant for investors seeking 'financially stable and resilient companies with robust balance sheets'

Shivalik Small Finance Bank offers 9.30% interest to senior citizens on FD

Lender offers interest rate of 8.80% on fixed deposits for general citizens and 9.30% on FDs for senior citizens on select tenures

Unified Pension Scheme notified for central govt employees: What it offers

Policy will come into effect from April 1 and is expected to benefit over 2.3 million central government employees

Secondary bond market: What retail investors must know about rates, yields

Experts recommend spreading investments across different bond types, sectors and credit ratings to reduce risk

Rupee strengthens to 86.33 as dollar index falls, RBI swaps aid gains

The dollar index, which measures the strength of the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, fell by 0.8 per cent to 107.97

Top premium credit cards for 2025: Check benefits that stand out

Cards offer benefits like free movie tickets, travel rewards, points and perks

Budget 2025: What is Direct Tax Code and will it replace Income Tax Act?

The Direct Tax Code is expected to be introduced in Budget 2025 and implemented gradually thereafter. The government is following a consultative process to ensure smooth implementation.

Sanchar Saathi App: How you can help fight cyber fraud and stay secure

The Sanchar Saathi app is an extension of the Sanchar Saathi portal, launched by the government in May 2023

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan sells duplex flat in Mumbai for Rs 83 cr

Square Yards' analysis, based on a review of IGR registration documents, reveals that the duplex apartment was purchased by Bachchan for Rs 31 crore in April 2021 and was currently sold for Rs 83 cr.

Budget 25: Will changes occur in 80C, 80D, or other tax-saving provisions?

Amid rising healthcare costs, there is growing demand to raise the tax deduction limits under Section 80D for health insurance premiums

RBI issue revised guidelines for inoperative accounts, unclaimed deposits

Purpose is to assist bank customers and consolidate operational instructions on inoperative accounts

SBI reward scam: What is it and how to stay safe

SBI never sends links or files via SMS or WhatsApp messages for redeeming rewards

Indians visiting Dubai can use UPI to shop cashless at duty free shops

Collaboration between India and UAE will expand to other sectors such as retail, hospitality, transport, supermarkets

Facing a financial crunch? Here's how to pause your SIP payments

Step allows mutual fund subscribers to keep their funds invested and likely benefit from market recoveries during the pause period

NPCI clarifies misconceptions about Jumped Deposit scam, no fraud reported

NPCI clarified that simply opening a UPI or bank app does not approve transactions. Users must explicitly authorise payments by entering their UPI PIN for processing

Federal Bank hikes FD rate to 8%, adds special tenure with high interest

Bank has added a new tenure of 444 days, offering the highest interest rate of 7.50% for general citizens

Resolve insurance disputes efficiently with Bima Bharosa & ombudsman

If the grievance system misses resolution deadlines, don't hesitate to follow up frequently. Consistent follow-ups ensure your issue remains a priority and that delays are addressed

Nippon Life launches its first fund from GIFT City for global investors

The firm aims to be the partner of choice for global investors seeking exposure to India and for Indian investors looking for global solutions

Expect RBI to cut rates next month, Budget must focus on job creation: CII

Industry body CII expects the RBI to cut the benchmark interest rates next month to support sagging growth, its President Sanjiv Puri said on Wednesday and stressed the need to boost job creation through targeted interventions for labour-intensive sectors in the upcoming Budget. In an interview with PTI, Puri flagged "sticky" food inflation, highlighting the need to build agricultural resilience and de-linking it from the interest rates under the inflation targeting framework, arguing that it is on account of climate change and not really influenced by the monetary policy. Puri is also the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is slated to present the Budget in Parliament on February 1. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) chief also expressed optimism that much-needed labour reforms will be taken up by the BJP-led NDA government in the third term, stressing that it would benefit the economy and create more jobs. Puri also raised the issu

PAN card scam: PIB alerts India Post Payments Bank account holders

Avoid opening email attachments or clicking on unfamiliar links. Regularly update your passwords, avoid interacting with fake customer care numbers, and verify the authenticity of banking communicatio