RBI policy: Will high-interest rate cycle return for FD investors as RBI holds repo rate amid rising inflation?RBI MPC repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent today. Inflation is nearing the upper tolerance band,...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Treasuries rise as falling oil eases pressure on FedTreasury yields declined on Tuesday as oil prices dropped significantly. This decrease followed reports of progress toward resolving the Ir...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Bengaluru housing problem: 28-year-old asks if paying Rs 65K home EMI makes more sense than Rs 44K rent? Internet explains the mathA 28-year-old Bengaluru software engineer earning around Rs 70 lakh per year has sparked a debate online after asking whether it makes more...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
These 7 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 25% in 1 year, according to analystsLet us assume FPI buying continues. That last month was not a one-off, but the start of a trend. If so, then sooner or later this money wil...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
ICICI Securities initiates coverage on 7 PSU banks with positive valuationsICICI Securities commenced its analysis on seven public sector banks, giving most a Buy rating. They predict a strong return on equity for ...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Retiring with an EMI? Here's when it can make sense and when it could derail your retirementRetiring debt-free is an ideal goal, but not always achievable or necessary. Experts suggest focusing on EMI affordability rather than comp...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Will FD investors get higher interest rates as Iran-US war continues and inflation shoots?Rising inflation and increased credit demand are pushing banks towards higher fixed deposit rates. Banks are also facing competition from s...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
India's housing market splits as affordability weakens in Mumbai, NCR despite lower loan rates: ReportIndia's residential real estate market is showing mixed trends, with lower home loan rates improving buyer sentiment in many cities while a...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Muthoot Finance shares crash 10% after Q1 results. What Motilal, other brokerages saidMuthoot Finance shares tumbled over 10% after the gold loan lender reported slower AUM growth and margin pressure in the June quarter. Whil...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Bank of Maharashtra slashes home loan rates to 7% with zero processing feesBank of Maharashtra has reduced its home loan interest rate to seven percent. This special offer includes a complete waiver of processing a...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the lineGlobal central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some offic...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
Trump's push for lower US interest rates faces setback as borrowing costs climb before midtermsTrump's promise of lower interest rates is under pressure as Treasury yields climb and financial markets move contrary to the administratio...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Home loan EMI, amortisation and prepayment- The mathematics every borrower in India must understandUnderstanding home loan mechanics helps borrowers reduce total borrowing costs. The reducing balance method ensures interest decreases as t...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
The future of personal loans is pay for what you needTraditional loans assumed fixed needs, but modern financial requirements are often incremental. Borrowers now seek flexibility to access fu...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Do you really need home loan insurance if you already have a term insurance plan?Home loan insurance is designed to pay off outstanding loans if the borrower passes away, while term insurance provides a one-time payment ...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
FCNR(B) deposit drive could pressure banks' profitabilityBanks' leverage on FCNR(B) deposits could pressure profit margins. Overseas interest rates are lower, and lending spreads remain thin. This...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Growth picks up, AI boom continuesUS unemployment claims reached a near 60-year low, signaling a stable labor market. The European Central Bank rejected an immediate rate hi...
26 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST