Fixed Deposit Interest Rates in 2026: Top PSU banks including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank and Bank of India have revised their interest…
Category: Banking And Finance
What homebuyers miss in bank auction bargains
A ₹1.5 crore ground-floor apartment in central Delhi, listed at ₹1.2 crore, looked like a steal. Sanyam Jain thought so too and contacted the bank for details. The paperwork was…
10 key financial tasks to complete by 31 March, 2026 — PAN application, ITR(U) filing, PPF investment and more
31 March, 2026, financial deadlines: The Financial Year 2025-26 ends on 31 March, which is just a few days away. With FY26 ending soon, this is the right time to…
6 common credit card scams: How to avoid them and what to do if you’re targeted
With the rise of digital payments, credit card fraud has also increased. Fraudsters are becoming sharper and more precise in how they execute these scams, tricking unsuspecting victims into trusting…
Why asset allocation matters—and how multi-asset funds can help?
In investing, what you invest in is important—but how you allocate across asset classes is even more critical. Asset allocation refers to spreading investments across equities, debt, and commodities such…
8th Pay Commission implementation timeline, arrears rules and fitment factor demands explained
The 8th Pay Commission has drawn significant interest among central government employees and pensioners. The debate now centres on its implementation date, arrears, proposed amendments and changes in pension structures…
Will interest on EPF balance earned till age 58 be tax-free after I stop work?
I left my job in 2025 at the age of 48 after working for 18 years. During this period, both me and my employer contributed regularly to my EPF account…
Margin trading hits ₹1 trillion. The hidden risks in your stock investment plan
India’s margin trading market has hit ₹1 trillion, highlighting a surge in leveraged stock buying even as risks loom large for retail investors. Data from the National Stock Exchange shows…
₹82 lakh crore mutual fund boom signals shift from FDs – but are households over-equitising?
India is in the middle of a genuine financial shift. For decades, household savings largely flowed into fixed deposits, gold, and real estate. Today, a growing share is moving into…
Middle East crisis: Top mutual fund categories to protect your investments
Mutual Funds (MFs) are typically held to be the go-to investment vehicle in times of crisis and the latest one in the Middle East is no exception to the rule.…