From SBI to ICICI: A quick look at FD rates across 5 banks

Fixed deposits (FDs) are back in focus. , many investors are turning to the comfort of steady, predictable returns. And with some banks now offering up to 7.75%, FDs are…

Home loan rates April 2026: SBI, PNB, BoB and other banks compared; 5 key tips to save money

Are you planning to take a home loan this April 2026? With interest rates starting as low as 7.10%, here’s a quick comparison of the top PSU banks in the…

Why US bond yields at 4.28% won’t unlock a foreign capital wave into India

Confused about ITR forms? Here’s how to choose the right one for AY 2026-27

Filing your income tax return often starts with a simple but confusing question: which ITR form should you pick? Many taxpayers get this wrong, and it can lead to notices…

Bank NPAs decline to 2%, no systemic hit due to Middle East conflict: RBI

Mumbai, Indian ‘ gross (NPAs) ratio declined further to 2 per cent in December 2025, the Reserve Bank said on Wednesday. #sr_widget.onDemand p, #stock_pro.onDemand p{font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.28;} .onDemand .live_stock{left:17px;padding:1px 3px…

Gifting property to your spouse? The taxman is watching now

NEW DELHI: Gift a house or flat to your spouse to save tax, and the Income Tax Department may now know about it. Starting this year, property sub-registrars must report…

EPFO 3.0: From PF withdrawal categories and pension to UPI-based fund access, here are 10 key things to know

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon launch EPFO 3.0, a major change and upgrade that will focus on bringing core banking-like effectiveness, efficiency and clarity in the EPFO…

Is diversifying into real estate a good idea when your portfolio has 60% equity exposure?

At 40, after receiving a ₹75 lakh windfall and with an existing portfolio already tilted towards equity mutual funds (around 60%), would allocating to real estate make sense for long-term…