When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Home loan insurance: Protecting the dream home without paying more than you need toHome loan insurance is emerging as an important financial safeguard for Indian homebuyers, helping families manage outstanding loan liabili...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius Horoscope Today for June 17, 2026: Career Success, Financial Growth & Fortune Favors YouYour Daily Horoscope Today focuses on professional elevation, spiritual clarity, and cautious strategic planning. The planetary alignments ...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Why Rs 1 crore term insurance cover in 2026 may not be enough for many familiesFamilies need more than ₹1 crore in term insurance. Rising expenses and loans mean a higher cover is essential. Experts suggest ₹1.5 crore ...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
RBI holds repo rate, but for how long will relief for home loan borrowers continue?The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has provided relief to home loan borrowers, but rising inflation could trigger ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
401(k) balances drop 4% in 2026: How do your retirement savings compare with Fidelity data?A 4% decline in average 401(k) balances during early 2026 has put retirement savings and financial planning back in focus. Market volatilit...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.52 AM IST
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEOAfter a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the ...
29 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Karur Vysya Bank bets big on credit cards, microloans and corporate push to double down on growthKarur Vysya Bank is set for significant growth. The bank plans to expand its balance sheet by entering the credit card business and offerin...
28 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
US Stock Market: Treasury yield surge sparks mortgage hedging frenzy, deepens bond selloffRising Treasury yields are forcing investors to sell government debt. This is due to increased risks from higher interest rates and fewer m...
22 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Gold loans are no longer merely the last source of credit for the poor: Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorpMuthoot Fincorp is gearing up for a monumental ₹4,000 crore IPO, seeking to ignite its expansion plans and harness the momentum of its curr...
18 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
NCLT admits insolvency plea against Supreme Housing & HospitalityThe National Company Law Tribunal has admitted Canara Bank's insolvency plea against Supreme Housing and Hospitality. The real estate firm ...
14 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Lending money to friends or relatives? Why guaranteeing loans and personal lending can put your finances, credit score, and goals at riskWhen a friend or a relative asks you for a personal loan, always seek time. There is no need to feel pressurised to respond immediately. So...
11 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Banks record robust 15.9% credit growth in FY26: Finance MinistryIndian banks saw strong credit growth of 15.9 percent in the 2025-26 fiscal year. This reflects a vibrant economy and high demand for loans...
05 May, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Our objective is to give houses to 22,000 homebuyers of ailing Unitech: SCThe Supreme Court is pushing for a resolution for 22,000 Unitech homebuyers. The court wants suggestions from the new board, banks, and fin...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Housing loans outstanding stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore at Q2FY24: NHBIndividual housing loans in India stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore by September 2024, showing a 14% year-on-year growth, with the MIG segment h...
12 Mar, 2025, 09.08 PM IST