‘Don’t get trapped in home loan’: Mumbai woman warns people spending years repaying crores for luxury homes they barely have time to enjoyA Mumbai woman’s video showing an apparently deserted upscale residential society on a Monday night has sparked an online discussion about ...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
S&P projects 12-14% credit growth this fiscal, warns weak monsoon may hit rural lendingS&P Global forecasts a 12-14% increase in financial sector lending despite potential slowdowns in rural areas. Concerns about weak monsoon ...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
S&P sees 12-14% credit growth in India despite rural stress risksS&P has projected credit growth of 12-14% in India's financial sector, emphasizing concerns about rural credit growth. The potential impact...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Google cofounder Sergey Brin bets $102 million to dodge a $13 billion tax bill as California billionaires head for the exitSergey Brin has committed $102 million against a proposed one-time tax on California billionaires. This tax could potentially cost him arou...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Vijay Deverakonda didn't buy iPhone 18 Pro, still uses iPhone Air like Kohli; he asks why take EMIs just to buy new Apple phones and impress others when older versions still workActor Vijay Deverakonda has openly questioned why people take loans to buy the latest iPhone models when their older phones are still worki...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
National Housing Bank likely to double affordable housing outlay for HFCs this fiscalNational Housing Bank plans to double the refinance and affordable housing funds for large housing finance companies. These funds will be a...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo reveals why he bought his first house at 40, not 25. ‘Life had settled’At 40, Ankur Warikoo looked back on his journey to homeownership, realizing that by then, he had established a clear vision for his family'...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Charting the global economy: US employment growth moderatesThe labor market in the US revealed sluggish growth in September, with only 29,000 jobs added, alongside a significant deceleration in wage...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay AreaMacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when?The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The ...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Affordable housing lenders need new branches, catchments as mature outlets see growth stagnation: ReportAffordable housing finance companies are experiencing stagnating growth and need to enter new markets for sustainability. Their existing br...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Taking a gold loan? Key costs, repayment rules, and risks to check before pledging jewelleryCheap, quick and no credit check needed, yet your jewellery could be at risk.
28 Sep, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should careThe bond market has witnessed unprecedented yield levels, peaking at heights not seen in two decades, leading to increased borrowing costs ...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits 2-year highThe average 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.12%, its highest since May 2024, marking a significant increase. This rise follows the recent F...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Think a Rs 1 lakh salary means a Rs 60 lakh home loan? CA explains what banks actually checkA Rs 1 lakh monthly salary does not automatically mean you can get a Rs 60 lakh home loan, CA Nitin Kaushik explained. Banks assess factors...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
The rise of asset-backed borrowing in India's credit ecosystemAsset-backed borrowing is gaining traction in India's credit market, particularly through gold-backed lending, which provides essential liq...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing marketUS mortgage rates have climbed close to 7%, putting further pressure on an already sluggish housing market. The average 30-year fixed mortg...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.42 PM IST