Banking And Finance
Joint, mutual or separate wills? How couples should plan their estate
My wife and I are planning our estate. Should we make a joint Will, separate Wills, or consider a mutual Will? – Name withheld on request The Indian Succession Act,…
With a 20 LPA income, how much insurance should I take for my family of 4? I asked ChatGPT; AI exposes the bitter truth
I asked ChatGPT: “With a 20 LPA income, how much insurance should I take for a family of 4?” My ChatGPT prompt I’m a 34-year-old salaried professional living in .…
What happens if you forget to extend your PPF account after maturity? Rules explained
A Public Provident Fund (PPF) account matures after completing 15 financial years from the end of the financial year in which it was opened. After maturity, account holders have the…
FD rates 2026: How much will ₹1 lakh, ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh earn in top banks of India?
Fixed deposits (FDs) continue to remain a preferred investment option for conservative investors seeking stable and predictable returns. Unlike market-linked investments such as equities and mutual funds, which may witness…
Market
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 lakh cr; SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by ₹1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a…
Gold, silver seen range-bound for second week amid US-Iran talks: Analysts
Gold and silver may remain range-bound for a second consecutive week as investors assess developments in US-Iran peace negotiations and global macroeconomic data, analysts said. Traders will track inflation data…
NSE stops payouts on alleged fraudulent activity in client account
A number of clients have not received their payouts for trades executed last Tuesday , at the expiry of the Nifty weekly options . The payouts were stopped on a…
22% rally in one month! Why is Vodafone Idea share price skyrocketing?
Vodafone Idea share price closed the week in green, witnessing over 10% rally in the last seven days. The telecom stock has surged as much as 22% in the last…
Market
FMCG companies have begun taking calibrated price hikes to tackle inflation
FMCG companies are taking various measures to tackle inflationary pressures triggered by the West Asia conflict. This includes calibrated price hikes, grammage reduction as well as sharper focus on cost…
From fizzy soda to healthy shakes, brands are high on a zero-sugar rush
The ‘Go Zero’ movement is catching fire in the beverage segment. Grocery shelves and quick commerce listings are suddenly crammed with milk shakes, aerated beverages, tonic water, coffee drinks and…
Rolls Royce expands sourcing, eyes make in India opportunities
Rolls-Royce will increase the sourcing of high precision aero- engine components with the inauguration of its third co-owned manufacturing unit in Hosur this week, said Sashi Mukundan, company’s executive vice…
India’s Soju boom: Alcobev brands tap Gen Z’s love for K-culture
Arushi, a 25-year-old marketing executive, first discovered soju through K-dramas, where it’s often an important part of conversations, food, and culture. “I’ve always enjoyed experimenting with new flavours, and soju…
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