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Already covered up to 10 lakh but denied higher health insurance due to a slip disc? Heres how top-ups and critical illness covers can still strengthen your protection.

Luxury home sales in Gurugram surged 80% in 2025, reaching 24,120 crore, surpassing Mumbai. The increase in sales volume and prices, particularly along Dwarka Expressway and Golf Course Extension Road, indicates strong demand and growth in the luxury market driven by high-net-worth individuals.

With global visa regimes tightening, India has an opportunity to woo its brightest minds back. In this deep dive, we look at the structural hurdles and opportunities that lie ahead.

IDFC First Bank reported a 590-crore fraud at a Chandigarh branch involving Haryana government accounts. While the bank claims the impact is manageable and isolated, the stock fell as the state government halted new deposits, raising fears of a broader shift toward PSU banks.

A super top-up can multiply your cover 25 times at a fraction of the costif you understand deductibles, claims, and coordination with your base policy.

Credit card issuance has doubled in five years and dues have surged. Are more Indians slipping into a debt trapand how can borrowers break free before it spirals?

Any news about salary hike and implementation of the 8th Pay Commission naturally grabs the attention of government employees and pensioners, and this is why it is important to check for red flags before you trust anyone.

With occupancy nearing decade highs, hotels are moving beyond simple discounts to build expansive loyalty ecosystems that turn repeat customers into their most valuable asset.

The Indian media sector is experiencing a surge in deals and is enhancing output for mid-budget films. However, limited screens and uneven distribution hinder their theatrical success.

New disclosure mandates and stricter documentation will require taxpayers to prove that rent paid to family members is a genuine transaction rather than a tax-saving tactic.

While subject-driven stories draw crowds, experts reveal brands prioritize an actor's consistent digital presence and public image over episodic box office wins.

Actress Kriti Sanon moved on from one mass-premium shoe brand to fronting another recently. They are running a similar, women-focused ad campaign too. Is it working? 

Risks escalated last week after Iran partially restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuza critical pass-through point for global crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.

Only a day after India joined Pax Silica, India announced a strategic collaboration with Brazil. What does it mean for India? Mint explains

After Navi Mumbai International Airport, the DoT has asked the Noida International Airport to allow telecom operators access to deploy mobile network.

Nearly a century ago, experts were serving up the same buffet of market explanations. Nothing has changed.

Improved tech and supply chains are reducing inventory risks, while quick commerce accelerates the purchase cycle.

Bank holidays next week: In its official holiday calendar for the year, the RBI has listed nine holidays for banks in February 2026, including the weekend holidays for second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays.

The latest developments in AI are threatening to upend the business models of IT services companies. And more pain could be in store for their stocks.

Even though these defensive funds typically lag during aggressive bull runs, they have beaten flexi-cap funds, an investor favourite, over the past three, five, and 10 years. Tempted to dive in headlong? Read this first.

Since it is the third Saturday of the month, banks will remain open on February 21.

Small savings schemes like PPF, SSY, and NSC are relevant even for the taxpayers who have opted for the new tax regime. These schemes are being changed and recast as tools for long-term, tax-resistant, purposeful saving. They are not out of date; their role in Indian household finance is changing.

The Account Aggregator framework, introduced by RBI, enables secure, consent-based sharing of financial data. It allows individuals to control their data while facilitating faster credit decisions and reducing reliance on manual document uploads, thus enhancing the financial ecosystem in India.

Property tax, imposed by municipal authorities on real estate, varies by location and property value. From how to calculate to penalty on late payments full details here.

While it is not discussed as widely as income tax, professional tax is crucial for individuals earning incomes from their professions in states where this tax is levied. Here is everything you need to know.

You can sit where you are right now, use that mobile phone, and own a square foot anywhere in the country, said Avinash Rao, founder of Alt DRX, a blockchain-powered digital real estate marketplace

Viram Shah, co-founder and CEO, Vested Finance, and Vaibhav Shah, head of products, business strategy and international business, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), share how you can invest abroad at Mint Money Festival 2026.

At Mint Money Festival in Mumbai, top mutual fund CEOs explain why Indias MF boom reflects a structural savings shiftand why asset allocation and discipline matter more than chasing returns.

Pratik Dantara, EPC member of the Indian REITs Association and chief investor relations officer and head of strategy at Nexus Select Trust, weighed in on the question at the Mint Money Festival.