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SFBs: The canter on a chequered terrain as deposit challenges loom

All said, growth prospects for SFBs remain buoyant, anchored by comfortable capitalisation and ever-increasing presence in underpenetrated markets

Investors should evaluate funds on rolling returns over the long term

Investors must remember that past performance may not get repeated in the future. And any investment is worthwhile only if it suits an investor's risk profile

Link UPI app to bank account having limited funds; set daily limits

Fraudsters also place fake QR codes over legitimate ones-on parking meters, donation boxes, etc. When users scan them, the payment goes to fraudsters' accounts

Best FD rates: Check out 14 banks offering 8-9% interest to investors

This might be your last chance to lock in high fixed deposit interest rates before a possible cut in December

Winter vacation plans 2024: Indians pick Turkey, Zurich, Vienna over Paris

Destinations like the Swiss Alps and Japan's Hokkaido are drawing attention for skiing and snowboarding opportunities

Germany needs 288,000 immigrants yearly: How Indians can help fill the gap

Earlier this month, Germany announced it would issue over 10% more professional visas in 2024 to address labour shortages

Air pollution crisis: Buy health insurance policy that covers your lungs

With worsening air quality, health insurers are seeing a spike in claims related to lung diseases

Buy more, hold, or sell? Let fundamentals, valuations guide decisions

High valuations are the primary reason behind the correction in mid- and small-cap stocks

Malaysian tycoon's son renounces Rs 4,000 crore fortune to embrace monkhood

The son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, Siripanyo chose to leave behind a multi-billion-dollar inheritance to dedicate his life to Buddhism

PAN 2.0 explained: Is your current PAN card without QR code invalid?

PAN 2.0 consolidates all PAN/TAN activities and validation services into a single ecosystem for improved efficiency

Rupee's weakness: Achieve dollar goals with US funds and gold in portfolio

The primary cause of the rupee's fall against the US dollar is the latter's broad-based strengthening against major global currencies

US immigration: Beware people posing as USCIS officials, offering support

The warning comes amidst a surge in immigration-related scams targeting individuals seeking to live, work, or study in the United States

Spain to grant residency to 900,000 migrants by 2027, job visas extended

The move comes as Spain seeks to address its labour shortage, requiring around 250,000 workers to sustain its economy

Canada visa: How students struggle for justice against fraud consultants

"The many malpractices, including outright corruption, have become deeply entrenched in the immigration system," said Darshan Maharaja, a Canada-based immigration analyst

Beating insurance mis-selling by banks: Use e-banking, reduce branch visits

Echoing her views, Debasish Panda, chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), also underscored growing concerns regarding banks mis-selling insurance products

Immigration fraud: How Mohali man duped job seekers with fake visa promises

The accused, Jalwinder Singh, 25, was running "Visa Tour Immigration Consultancy" in the Phase-5 market of Mohali without a valid licence

Investing in ETFs: Ensure low tracking error, alignment with risk appetite

Investors should approach ETFs as long-term investments and avoid frequent trading

Canada uncovers 10,000 fake student visas, most from India: Report

According to media reports, approximately 80% of these fake letters were linked to students from Gujarat and Punjab

Bank fixed deposit interest rates revised: You must lock in FDs now

In the event that the RBI decides to lower interest rates in December, this could be an opportune time for investors to lock in higher returns on fixed deposits

Senior living homes, air purifiers, stocks: Top personal finance stories

This week we report about why you must invest in a senior living home and how premium air purifiers help at home