As the ongoing Iran–US conflict disrupts travel globally, thousands of travellers are facing flight delays, cancellations and costly rebookings. With airspace shut across West Asia, a key transit corridor for…
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Claiming HRA? New rental rules kick in from 1 April — what are the changes and what happens if they are ignored?
A key change in House Rent Allowance () rules is set to come into force from 1 April, under which salaried individuals claiming HRA tax benefits should mandatorily report their…
Women are powering India’s next credit boom; here’s what the data shows
India is making strong progress in the credit ecosystem, whether it is through digitalisation, better use of data and analytics, adoption of AI and machine learning, or expanding reach. It…
Why you must plan for a 30-year retirement
India’s life expectancy has risen from 62 to 72 in 25 years and could approach 90 by 2100, according to UN projections. For affluent Indians, better healthcare and lifestyles mean…
Should you buy home loan insurance? How it works and where to buy
I’m 34 years old and recently took a home loan of ₹85 lakh for a 2BHK apartment, with a repayment tenure of 25 years. The bank is recommending a home…
SBI vs BoB vs PNB: Fixed deposit interest rates of top PSU banks compared — check latest rates across tenures
Amid current geopolitical challenges and equity market volatility, an investor needs a sensible investment strategy to navigate this situation. Market volatility today is primarily driven by the ongoing Iran-US and…
How retail traders navigate full-time trading risks
A few success stories and the promise of financial freedom may make full-time trading seem more tempting and exciting to some people than a day job, but most do not…
‘Diversification is protection against ignorance’: 7 investment lessons from Warren Buffett to ride waves of volatility
The world is going through a lot of geopolitical stress with the raging US-Israel-Iran conflict, along with the never ending Russia-Ukraine war, continuously creating immense challenges for the world. The…
Time, not timing, is the real edge in investing
Consistency and patience tend to deliver better outcomes than constant buying and selling driven by market sentiment. Yet this is also the hardest discipline for investors to follow. Warren Buffett…
Thinking of stopping your SIP? Why market volatility says don’t
Indian equity markets have been unsettled since early 2025 by a mix of global shocks—geopolitical flare-ups, US tariff threats and rising crude prices. Conditions have worsened in 2026, with the…