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Frequent travelers can leverage credit card reward points for hotel stays, unlocking loyalty benefits and free-night awards. It's crucial to strategically redeem points and compare cash prices with point requirements for maximum value, especially when hotel rates are high.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) requires card issuers to provide customers with clear mechanisms for reporting lost, stolen or misused cards, along with multiple channels through which cardholders can contact them

Retail sugar price has dropped 3.85% to 62.57 per kg in a week, data from the Consumer Affairs Ministry showed. The slight drop follows recent government measures, including allowing imports and tightening of stockholding norms for dealers. 

Indias banking system is awash with a record 10.5 trillion rupees of excess cash, according to a Bloomberg Economics index, after the central bank exchanged dollars raised by banks from overseas Indians for rupees.

Delivery, ride-hailing and home services Gig internet workers earn 2.5x, at 138 per hour, compared to 54 per hour, earned in other similar formal and informal jobs, according to a Redseer Report.

Food safety compliance is increasingly a priority for packaged food companies in India, prompting CEOs to engage in discussions about labeling and regulations. 

The key question for students and their families is whether buying term insurance is necessary or whether it makes sense to wait until the student starts earning and takes on financial responsibilities.

Silver hallmarking enables buyers to verify purity or fineness of precious metal jewellery. At present, the process remains voluntary for silver jewellery since 2005 but has been mandatory for gold since June 2021. 

Securing an individual insurance policy around age 25 while in good health unlocks financial and structural perks, including lower starting premiums and the ability to clear required waiting periods before medical issues arise.

Rejoining the EPFO after a break? Here's how members can activate their UAN on the Umang app, what steps you can take to recover the account online and how your funds can be redeemed, in simple steps

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has reinstated the residential status of the Orchid Turf View project, reversing a previous MahaRERA decision to deregister it. A 2% penalty was imposed on promoters for reportedly misrepresenting facts.

R. Sivakumar from Axis Mutual Fund indicates large-cap stocks are becoming attractive after a correction, suggesting favorable conditions for investors. 

Uttarakhand releases 147.05 crore pension was transferred directly into the bank accounts of 991,914 beneficiaries. In August, pensions of 5,605 new beneficiaries were also sanctioned under various pension schemes.

Investors wary of heavy AI spending by US tech giants are turning to Apple, which offers tech exposure with lower risk. Apple shares rose 7% while spending only $6.8 billion on capex, unlike major competitors investing $30-$54 billion quarterly.

HSBC Midcap Fund has delivered a 24.13% CAGR over three years, outperforming its benchmark and category averages across time horizons, with a monthly 10,000 SIP since its August 2004 inception growing to over 2 crore. 

The commission has scheduled meetings in September and October this year, in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Puducherry (Union Territory), Chandigarh (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, UT), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Mumbai (Central Railways).

Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Park Club International to refund 95,000 with 9% annual interest, plus 15,000 in compensation

Amid the row among employees over pending dearness allowance payments and hike to match the Centre's DA percentage. Punjab finance minister Cheema has said the state government is prepared to ensure salary parity with central government workers.

Planning 10 lakh investment for a 5-year-old daughter? Experts recommend a diversified mix of equity mutual funds, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and term insurance to build long-term wealth for her education and future.

The 8th Pay Commission completes 10 months on Friday, with Chennai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru visits scheduled next. A look at the key dates, fitment factor debates and what lies ahead for central government employees and retirees awaiting revised pay and pension structures.

ITAT Mumbai ruled against a 9.6-lakh tax addition based on an incorrect ITR entry without evidence of EPF withdrawal. Details of the case here. 

Greater Noida board on Thursday approved the construction of a double-decker flyover aimed at easing traffic between Ek Murti Chowk and the Delhi-Meerut Expressway through the narrow, heavily encroached Shahberi stretch. The board also approved some other proposals

From Nubank to Monzo, digital banks have gone from niche apps to full-blown banking relationships for hundreds of millions of people. The ingredients for Indias own version may already be in place.

Mumbai ITAT has allowed 1.52 crore spent on renovating a house to qualify for capital gains exemption, widening the scope of costs that can be counted when reinvesting asset-sale proceeds.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has asked the DGCA to take appropriate action on priority. The report does not name the substance or the pilot.

Indian residents can rectify missed foreign income or asset disclosures through ITR-U or FAST-DS, depending on factors such as the nature of the asset and tax liability. Here's everything you need to know about the two options and which one is more economical. 

If a Post Office MIS account holder dies, the registered nominee can claim the deposit with a death certificate, KYC, and a claim form. Without a nomination, legal heirs can claim up to 5 lakh via an affidavit and indemnity, while higher amounts require a succession certificate.

The operators have also opposed proposed quality of service measures, saying they are technically impractical and could create significant operational burdens.

EPFO's VISHWAS 2026 scheme allows eligible employers to settle pending PF disputes through the EPFO portal at reduced penalty rates before the December 28 deadline.

As young Indians embrace credit, a crucial lesson unfolds: financial planning must extend beyond just affording EMIs. With many lacking life and health insurance, securing future earning potential becomes paramount.

ITAT Chennai ruled on August 19, 2026, reducing a doctor's taxable income by half, even though he failed to file ITR and did not respond to subsequent tax notices. Here's what happened.

Gold and silver prices today, 4 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

Eligible salaried individuals who missed EPF coverage between April 2009 and March 2026 can enroll in the EPFO's Employees Enrolment Campaign until October 2026. Check whether you are eligible and how to enrol. 

SBI ATM rules, effective 1 October 2026, will reduce the number of free other-bank ATM transactions available to salary package account holders to five per month. Here are more details on the revised charges.

A Mumbai taxpayer's 12.62 lakh LTCG exemption claim was denied due to suspected price manipulation. However, the ITAT ruled in the taxpayer's favour. Here's why.

Higher memory chip costs have made even entry-level 5G smartphones more expensive, paving the way for 4G smartphones to return to the market.

The home ministry and the department of telecommunications have asked device and equipment manufacturers and technology providers to keep handset prices realistic.

SEBIs new rules from 7 September will change base prices, price bands, pre-open auctions, and close-out procedures for ETFs. Heres what the changes mean for investors, including how they may affect ETF trading, price discovery, and the way investors should trade.

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in mutual funds are among the popular routes for creating long-term wealth. Through an SIP, investors put a fixed amount into a mutual fund at regular intervals, generally every month

India tapped its vast diaspora for a record $127 billion through a special deposit program, a fundraising bonanza that economists say could come with a hefty $10.6 billion bill for the countrys central bank.

Indias top five banks by market capitalisation delivered sharply different returns over the past year. While HDFC Bank fell 26%, SBI gained 26%, with Axis Bank rising 20%. The story looks different when viewed through mutual fund portfolios.

Despite severe supply chain disruptions from conflicts in West Asia, Indias pharmaceutical exports grew 6.8% in Q1 FY27, backed by strong international trust, according to Pharmexcil. 

Mutual fund expense ratios can vary sharply even within the same category. Active funds generally show wider cost spreads than passive funds. Investors should compare costs across peers and assess whether higher expenses are justified by performance.

An extraordinary general meeting notice issued by Slice Small Finance Bank Ltd and reviewed by Mint shows that the lender is seeking shareholder approval to raise 485 crore through compulsorily convertible debentures and partly paid equity shares.

The deposits were raised at an interest rate of 6.25%, and they could provide a significant boost to the private lenders foreign-currency resources.

A comfortable lifestyle may obscure financial issues. These 10 signs indicate that you're poor, no matter how much you earn.

A stocks low valuation may look attractive, but it can sometimes signal deeper problems in the business. Here are eight ways a seemingly cheap stock can remain cheap and what investors should examine before assuming it is undervalued.

Quant Mutual Fund has changed its sector positioning by increasing its allocation to IT services in August 2026. The fund house remains positive on select sectors and expects stock-specific opportunities to drive returns as large-cap markets consolidate.

The ITAT delivered a significant ruling in the case of a Mumbai taxpayer who, in 2017, purchased a flat jointly with his wife in Chembur. The actual consideration paid for the property was 60 lakh, while its stamp-duty value was 94.8 lakh, creating a gap of around 34.8 lakh.

For Indian freelancers, the invoice value of an overseas client payment may not be the amount that reaches their bank account. FX conversion margins, platform fees and SWIFT costs can reduce the final INR payout. Here is how freelancers can calculate the actual amount they received.