It is often advised that investors stay invested in equities for the long term, but a critical question is frequently left out — what exactly does “long term” really mean?…
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Annapurna Yojana explained: Who is eligible, how to apply online, and what happens to Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries
The Government of West Bengal earlier this week notified the Annapurna Yojana, which will replace the Lakshmir Bhandar programme for monthly financial assistance to women, is set to take effect…
From long queues to quick clicks: How innovation is reshaping digital lending
There was a time when applying for a loan meant carrying thick files, photocopies of documents and waiting days, sometimes weeks, for an answer. Today, the lending experience is beginning…
Gold and silver price today, 22 May: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities
Gold and silver prices today on 22 May: Gold prices were trading lower on the MCX on Friday morning amid weak global cues, rising inflation and speculations that the US…
I asked ChatGPT: Should I build a 6-month or 1-year emergency fund? These were the options it gave me
I asked AI, as a ₹30 lakh earner, should I build a 6-month or 1-year emergency fund? – Here’s what it said I asked Chatgpt – I am a 30-year-old…
I asked ChatGPT to calculate my ideal travel budget on a ₹15 lakh salary – Here’s the breakdown AI suggested
I asked AI how much I should earmark as an ideal annual travel budget based on my salary, EMIs and monthly expenses — here’s what it said. I asked ChatGPT,…
8th Pay Commission: How to use fitment factor calculator to estimate your revised salary
With discussions around the 8th Pay Commission gaining momentum, the fitment factor is being closely watched, as it plays a crucial role in determining salary and pension hikes for central…
Banks casual in granting big loans, strict with small borrowers: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said banks like are “casual” while sanctioning massive loans to big corporate entities, but impose “stringent conditions and tedious process” amounting to “borderline harassment”…
SBI staff threatens to go on two-day nationwide strike from May 25
New Delhi: SBI staff under the aegis of the All India Staff Federation () have threatened to go on a two-day beginning May 25 to press for various demands, including…