Luxury schools, big EMIs, premium vacations: CA warns why not low income but expensive expectations is a financial riskUrban Indian professionals face a new financial risk. High salaries no longer guarantee peace of mind. Rising lifestyle expectations trap m...
25 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Rs 42,000 salary, Rs 3 lakh debt and 634 credit score: CA explains how a teacher built Rs 11 lakh wealth in just 4 yearsNitin Kaushik shared how a 34-year-old teacher transformed her finances despite earning Rs 42,000 monthly and carrying Rs 3 lakh debt at 18...
20 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Are people earning Rs 30 LPA in Bengaluru ‘poor’? Techie has a new take: ‘My friends earning close to 70-80k per month sleeps peacefully…’A tech professional on X argued that living expensively in Bengaluru is a mindset issue, not solely salary-dependent. He highlighted how sp...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today on April 11, 2026?Bank holiday today: It is important to note that banks in India observe a standardised holiday schedule that includes all Sundays, the seco...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Mercedes Benz comes up with customised finance options for aspiring buyersMercedes-Benz India has launched financial solutions for customers looking to own its model range, including initiatives like 'Step-up EMI'...
17 Jul, 2024, 05.33 PM IST
Travel now, pay later: Vacation loan demand upTravel loans contribute just 1-2% of gross merchandise value (GMV) of travel agents. But these loans, as a payment option, are expected to ...
20 Aug, 2022, 11.32 AM IST
Now get salary, pension credited on Sundays and bank holidaysNACH is a bulk payment system operated by the NPCI which facilitates one-to-many credit transfers such as payment of dividend, interest, sa...
03 Aug, 2021, 10.01 AM IST
How borrowers can use second loan moratorium offered due to coronavirus: Should you opt for it?You can apply for a complete holiday of any repayment be it principal or interest up to a total moratorium period of two years. You can als...
17 Jun, 2021, 10.37 AM IST
Tata Motors brings in six-month EMI holiday scheme on select modelsUnder the scheme, customers can now make zero down payment, avail a six-month EMI holiday (only interest needs to be serviced monthly) and ...
08 Jul, 2020, 03.10 PM IST
Luxury cars bring attractive offers to encourage salesThe spec sheets are in real danger of being outdone by the swelling list of purchase offers.
26 May, 2020, 08.27 AM IST
What 3 month moratorium on repayment of term loans means for borrowersRBI has allowed all lending institutions to offer a moratorium on loan repayments.
28 Apr, 2020, 06.15 PM IST
No EMI till status gets clear: Amrapali buyersThe buyers claimed they have been demanding an EMI holiday for a long time, and it is imperative that such a scheme is extended to the buye...
04 Mar, 2019, 10.39 AM IST
10 golden rules of travelling to make the most of your holiday at reasonable costIf travel is your primary agenda after retirement, take the time to learn the essential skills before you embark on that holiday of a lifet...
14 Aug, 2017, 12.51 PM IST
Demonetisation: LG announces buy now, pay after 60 days offer on durables"We have designed this campaign to help customers purchase consumer durables without paying cash. We have tied up with Bajaj Finance for th...
24 Nov, 2016, 08.11 PM IST
- The money question: Which loan to choose for a holiday
A foreign holiday has been on the cards for the Kumars for some time. The Kumars are a double-income-single-kid family, and have modest sav...
17 Jan, 2011, 04.30 AM IST
- Banks rejig loan repayments to help job-loss victims
Banks take considerate view on home loan repayment by borrowers who have lost their jobs, thereby helping them retain their homes. Tips for...
17 Apr, 2009, 11.55 AM IST
- SOTC ties up with ICICI Bank
SOTC has tied up with ICICI bank to offer-holiday now pay later (HNPL) facility to travelers.
25 Apr, 2007, 05.20 PM IST