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Gold loans are shedding their last-resort image as record prices unlock higher borrowing capacity. Experts say disciplined borrowing and awareness of LTV risks are key as more households monetise idle gold.

Bio-bitumen, an alternative derived from biomass, could replace up to a third of petroleum-based bitumen, potentially reducing Indias import dependence amid the West Asia conflict.

Deepak Shenoy has alerted people to fake tax notices being circulated via email, urging vigilance against fraudsters during tax season. Here's how to check whether your tax notice is genuine and what steps to take next.

Multi-asset funds are drawing strong inflows, but Sebis FoF recategorization has triggered a wave of new variants. While they promise deeper diversification, the growing menu may also complicate investor choice.

Central government employees must choose between NPS and UPS. Our simulations show that replicating UPS assured, inflation-linked pension through a market-linked NPS corpus is difficult in most realistic scenarios.

Indian airlines have requested the government for relief due to increased operational costs and flight disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. Here's what we know and the latest status update on flight cancellations, routes for 9 March.

Data from Ormax shows a handful of Indian OTT originals dominate viewership while most titles struggle for attention, highlighting growing audience polarization on streaming platforms.

Niti Aayog's Vijay Kumar Saraswat said that Indian designers contribute to virtually every chip produced globally. However, their work is primarily for multinational companies, and they are often limited to designing subsystems or specific components rather than complete system designs.

As global carmakers pivot away from an EV-only strategy, Indian part-makers are shifting toward powertrain-agnostic portfolios that support electric, hybrid, and internal combustion platforms simultaneously. The strategic hedge allows suppliers to remain resilient in changing times.

Private labels are usually invisible and price-led. But Swiggy Instamart wants them to be visible and aspirational. By blending hyperlocal data with bold design, Swiggys Instamart is trying to build an FMCG food and beverages brand within its delivery app ecosystem.

The central bank wants banks, customers and the regulator to share the burden of small-value digital fraud losses.

As competition from OTT platforms intensifies, producers are increasingly making promotional appearances a contractual obligation for actors.

The Core and Satellite portfolio strategy combines stable, long-term investments (Core) with higher-risk, high-reward opportunities (Satellite). Here's why this combination approach could be worth exploring

Tax savings FDs vs National Savings Certificate? Check details and rate of interest to choose what works best for you

Many women have been accustomed to signing financial documents without full understanding, largely because they were not actively included in financial decision-making. Take the time to read, ask questions and fully understand financial documents

NBFCs usually provide fixed deposit rates higher than traditional banks, reaching up to 7-8%. Here's how much interest rate top financial institutions are offering in India.

Owning property is key to financial security, yet many women still miss out on their rightful inheritance. Heres what the law provides and the steps women can take to claim their share.

On Friday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would allow a 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, offering temporary relief amid global supply concerns.

State Bank of India has launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan focused on women empowerment, marking a significant step in ESG financing. 

The RBI has listed a total of 18 public holidays for all banks in March 2026 for public and private lenders across India. This also includes the weekend holidays for second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays this month.

Fixed deposits provide guaranteed returns with higher interest rates than savings accounts, appealing to risk-averse investors. Here's a comparison between the major banks in India.

Meta Platforms stated that it will follow domestic regulations but noted that, with teens using roughly 40 apps weekly, focusing on a few companies won't ensure their safety.

RBI has proposed a one-time policy to reimburse victims of small-value digital fraud, even in cases of customer negligence. The cost-sharing model between the central bank and lenders seeks to bolster digital trust.

The deal ends a long saga over ownership of the Telegraph Media Group, which publishes the 171-year-old Daily Telegraph and its Sunday sister paper

Gold ETFs and FoFs provide digital ownership with no storage and insurance costs, ease of buying and selling, etc. Gold coins and bullion provide tangible ownership with immediate possession, while gold jewellery serves investment and consumption needs.

What happens if the head of the household goes away? What if the PMS house that takes care of the money wants to change things up or sell its business? What happens to the portfolio when the individual who made the money is no longer there?

Taxpayers under the old tax regime can claim up to 1.5 lakh deduction under Section 80C. But can these tax-saving investments help during a cash crunch? Heres when and how you can access the money.

Beyond major loans, a growing web of small, automated, and often overlooked recurring expenses is quietly eroding the savings and financial flexibility of Indian households.

Trai is reviewing decade-old price caps on business internet lines, pitting telecom giants against tech firms over market fairness and transparency. The outcome could change how enterprise connectivity is priced and accessed nationwide.

With rising tensions in West Asia, airlines are rerouting or suspending flights, complicating travel plans. Travellers should review their insurance policies for coverage on delays and cancellations, as benefits differ.

The Central Information Commission has urged the Income Tax Department to create a taxpayer-friendly mechanism to address grievances, noting that taxpayers often struggle to resolve discrepancies in TDS.

Women often run household budgets but remain underrepresented in investment decisions. Five fund managers share how they built credibility in finance and what women must do to move from saving to investing.

The compound interest is credited by EPFO on a monthly running balance basis at the statutory rate declared for each year. For 2024-25, EPFO declared an interest of 8.25%.

Doing so essentially involves moving from a regular plan, where commissions are built into the expense ratio, to a direct plan.

Carbon-spewing sectors are racing to buy up renewable energy certificates as the financial year draws to a close, both to meet government mandates as well to achieve internal goals. However, an abundant supply of such certificates from India's green power boom has curbed a spike in prices.

Luxury watches are no longer just for the elite in Mumbai or Delhi. Affordable luxury is seeing over 50% revenue growth as younger consumers in Tier II cities begin treating mechanical watches as collectable investments similar to gold.

Amid repo rate cuts and improving transmission, bank credit continues to grow faster than deposits. Heres what the latest Reserve Bank of India data reveal about lending rates, deposit trends and the evolving creditdeposit gap.

The heavy industries ministry is assessing proposals from state governments and oil marketing companies for EV charging infrastructure. 

The EPFO has approved an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for 2025-26, maintaining the rate for the second year. 

A windfall gain or retirement corpus can be hard to manage without falling prey to poor timing or tax inefficiency. Here are two mutual fund tools that help investors deploy lump sums gradually and generate tax-efficient monthly income 

Non-citizens who are not domiciled in the US are subject to US transfer taxes only in limited situations.

An FII who invested in Indian equities at the start of 2024 and exited in early 2025 with a modest Sensex gain would have earned barely 0.61% in dollar terms after rupee depreciation against US 10-year bond yields that were above 4.5% through much of 2024, and remain at 4.08% as of February 2026.

There are clear lessons from the FII-DII conundrum: stay with the basics. Its SIP compounding through FII volatility, according to experts.

A gold loan is a secured loan in which gold jewellery is pledged as collateral. Interest rates in India range from 8% to 27%, depending on various factors. Here are the options.

From co-investment vehicles and AI-only schemes to 1,000 social funds, Sebis AIF reforms expand flexibility for wealthy investors while raising fresh questions on liquidity and risk.

Life cycle funds, launched under Sebis new framework, automate the glide path to financial goals. They seek to eliminate the guesswork in the final years.

FD rates comparison: Here's a look at the latest bank fixed deposit rates offered by the biggest lenders State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank.

UPI and credit cards now complement each other, with UPI boosting usage and cards offering liquidity, rewards and flexible credit, says Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card

Here is everything you need to know about what is advance tax, when is advance tax deadline, what are the penalties for missing advance tax deadline and more.

As leadership shifts from large-caps to small-caps and back again, portfolios that evolve with the cycle are structurally better positioned.