Personal Finance
PSU Funds: Govt spending could aid recovery, suited for high-risk takers
Allocate 5-10% in satellite portfolio with five-year horizon
14 realty hotspots see prices jump 139%, rents 81%, Noida Sector-150 tops
Across 14 key micro markets, capital values rose 24%-139% and rentals climbed 32%-81% between 2021-end and Q2 2025.
Finmin clears the air: Advance tax penal interest stays at 3%, no increase
The Finance Ministry has clarified that the penal interest on advance tax shortfalls remains unchanged at 3% per quarter (1% per month for 3 months), correcting a drafting error in the Income Tax Bill
Home prices surge 7.7% annually: India beats US, UK, Australia, ranks 15th
Knight Frank's latest Global House Price Index (Q1 2025) has placed India among the top-performing residential markets worldwide, with annual house price growth of 7.7% in nominal terms
Sebi proposes standard code for smooth transfer of securities to heirs
The move seeks to enable proper application of the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Nominee, survivorship clause can ease heirs' bank account, locker claims
For claims without a nominee, heirs should be prepared to submit succession certificates or letters of administration for larger amounts
India's top 300 biz families earn ₹7,100 cr/day; Ambani, Birla, Jindal lead
Kumar Mangalam Birla family climbed to second place at ₹6.5 lakh crore, up ₹1.1 lakh crore.
Income Tax Bill 2025: Key changes for property owners, taxpayers, investors
Income Tax New Bill 2025: The revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 replaces last week's withdrawn draft, bringing clearer property rules, new slabs, higher rebates and fixes for refund claims
Credit boom shows cracks: Rising defaults in cards, personal, auto loans
For everyday borrowers, this means one thing: it's time to review your debt habits and prepare for a less forgiving credit environment.
₹500 notes top India's counterfeit haul: 2.17 lakh fake bills found in FY25
Of this, highest -- 1,17,722 pieces -- counterfeit notes of 500 [MG (New) Series] were detected in FY25.
Indian Largecap IT stocks: A relative safe haven amid market volatility?
With IT's weight in the Nifty near decade lows, analysts suggest the sector could offer relative outperformance in volatile markets
Eaton Tech leases 1.5 lakh sq. ft. office in Pune for ₹1.65 cr monthly rent
Eaton Technologies Pvt Ltd, the India arm of US-based Eaton Corporation, has signed a 10-year lease for 1.5 lakh sq. ft. at Aditya Shagun Infinity IT Park in Baner, Pune, at a starting monthly rent of
Home insurance claims: Begin repairs only after surveyor's inspection
Non-disclosure of property extensions, late intimation, and incomplete paperwork may reduce or void claims
E-20 compliance and insurance claim: Here's what you need to know
People are raising concerns around E20 non-compatible vehicles, like poor mileage. Experts say that insurers too could reject or cut claims if engine damage is linked to the fuel.
RBI leaves it to banks to decide minimum balance rule:What it means for you
After ICICI hiked minimum balance for new accounts, RBI says banks can set their own rules, making it crucial for customers to compare terms before opening a savings account.
Mutual Fund boom: Equity inflows surge 81%, debt sees ₹1 lakh cr turnaround
In July 2025, the open-ended debt mutual funds witnessed a strong rebound recording net inflows of Rs 1.07 lakh crore, a sharp turnaround from the muted Rs 1,711 crore outflow in June.
India's dealmaking hits record in July with $16 bn across 227 transactions
Excluding capital market deals, July saw an 18% rise in deal volumes, from 169 in June to 200, and a remarkable 115% surge in values
₹8,000 for a flat tyre? Some lessons to learn from a Gurugram man's ordeal
A quick stop for a puncture repair turned into a costly affair for a Gurugram man. Here's what happened and the simple checks that can save you thousands.
DII surge, FII shuffle, promoter exit - Perfect storm in Indian equities
While mid- and small-cap stocks have delivered outsized gains recently, valuations are stretched in several pockets.
Received an e-PAN email? Govt warns it's a scam. Here's how to report it
Scammers are sending fake e-PAN emails to steal personal and financial details. Government shares tips to identify the fraud and where to report it.
