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Want expert to decide fund picks, allocation, rebalancing? Go for FoF

Remember that these funds come with a double layer of expenses

Want expert to decide fund picks, allocation, rebalancing? Go for FoF
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 10:54 PM IST

With the festival season near, essential tips for navigating online sales

To avoid fake discounts, no-cost EMIs, and buy now-pay later offers, go for pre-planned purchases only, and stick to the budget decided upon beforehand

With the festival season near, essential tips for navigating online sales
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 8:51 PM IST

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged, FD rates unlikely to move higher for now

The central bank's decision to keep the policy rate at 5.5 per cent, and inflation projected to stay low, means that fixed deposit rates are not likely to be revised upwards

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged, FD rates unlikely to move higher for now
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 5:15 PM IST

Fund review: Aditya BSL Focused Fund

Fund review: Aditya BSL Focused Fund

Fund review: Aditya BSL Focused Fund
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 5:04 PM IST

Home loans after RBI holds repo rate steady: Banks with lowest rates

How homebuyers can find the most competitive offers across banks and finance companies

Home loans after RBI holds repo rate steady: Banks with lowest rates
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 4:58 PM IST

ITR filed? Missing this post-filing step could mean no refund, more tax

Verifying your ITR within 30 days is mandatory. Skip it, and your return may be treated as invalid, leading to penalties, loss of refund, and other tax setbacks.

ITR filed? Missing this post-filing step could mean no refund, more tax
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 4:52 PM IST

Home loan EMI charged in advance? Can lenders do it, and how to contest it

Some lenders deduct EMIs in advance during loan disbursement, but RBI rules say interest must be paid on such amounts. Here's how to check if you're affected and what to do next.

Home loan EMI charged in advance? Can lenders do it, and how to contest it
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 4:31 PM IST

Alfresco Affair: How to spend smart on outdoor furniture

As the weather turns, it's time to look at some outdoorsy furniture to make your fall and winter a more relaxing experience, be it out on the lawn or just the humble balcony

Alfresco Affair: How to spend smart on outdoor furniture
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 3:58 PM IST

Lending app offering quick loan could be a scam: How to stay safe

Such offers are usually made by unregulated entities and could steal your data, harass you

Lending app offering quick loan could be a scam: How to stay safe
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 2:16 PM IST

Fixed deposits after RBI holds repo rate steady: Banks with best returns

Fixed deposits are a safe bet for risk-averse investors and are unlikely to change terms soon

Fixed deposits after RBI holds repo rate steady: Banks with best returns
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 12:47 PM IST

Senior citizens can now lock 8.5% FD returns as RBI hits pause in August

Most banks have already cut their FD rates in response to previous repo rate cuts.

Senior citizens can now lock 8.5% FD returns as RBI hits pause in August
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

Gurugram accounts for 91% of Delhi NCR's ₹5 Cr+ home sales in 2025

Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) accounted for 39% of all such sales in Gurugram in H1 2025

Gurugram accounts for 91% of Delhi NCR's ₹5 Cr+ home sales in 2025
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 8:02 AM IST

Remit money home free, in minutes: New platform from IDFC FIRST for NRIs

The platform is integrated into the IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile Banking App, allowing existing NRI customers to make transfers without additional registration.

Remit money home free, in minutes: New platform from IDFC FIRST for NRIs
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 7:52 AM IST

Special Opportunities Funds: For seasoned investors open to higher risks

Suitable for seasoned investors willing to take higher risks

Special Opportunities Funds: For seasoned investors open to higher risks
Updated On : 06 Aug 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

Think your landlord's house insurance covers you? Here's the truth

Most tenants wrongly assume their landlord's insurance covers their belongings. Here's why tenant home insurance is essential and how it can save you from losses worth lakhs

Think your landlord's house insurance covers you? Here's the truth
Updated On : 06 Aug 2025 | 4:37 PM IST

Claims for CGHS hospital treatment: Rules for geo-tagged photos explained

Health ministry tightens rules to ensure compliance and prevent fraud in welfare programme

Claims for CGHS hospital treatment: Rules for geo-tagged photos explained
Updated On : 06 Aug 2025 | 3:33 PM IST

Claims rise 33% in monsoon as most car owners miss engine cover: Report

Trend growing despite people not buying insurance protection for engines, it says

Claims rise 33% in monsoon as most car owners miss engine cover: Report
Updated On : 06 Aug 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

RBI's rate pause: Best chance to lock cheaper home loans and stable EMIs

With RBI keeping repo rate unchanged, experts explain how borrowers can refinance loans and save on EMIs

RBI's rate pause: Best chance to lock cheaper home loans and stable EMIs
Updated On : 06 Aug 2025 | 1:52 PM IST

New website makes work easier for NPS users: Here's how revamp helps them

Portal simplifies navigation and improves search function for locating circulars and schemes

New website makes work easier for NPS users: Here's how revamp helps them
Updated On : 06 Aug 2025 | 1:40 PM IST

From Re-KYC camps to auto investments: What RBI's 3 new moves mean for you

RBI announced key developmental and regulatory policy measures. These include standardisation of claim settlement procedures for deceased bank customers and the introduction of auto-bidding features

From Re-KYC camps to auto investments: What RBI's 3 new moves mean for you
Updated On : 06 Aug 2025 | 1:15 PM IST