Should I sell gold to buy a second home, or is it better to pledge it?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 45, and want to buy a holiday home, or what may be called a second home. I do not have any major financial c...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
UTI AMC's V Srivatsa warns against midcap valuation, says risk-reward better in largecapsThe mid cap also is expected to grow in similar lines and trades at 50% premium to large caps. While the longer-term outlook for mid cap is...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%Whether in business or the stock market, be ready for volatility. In today’s world, it can come for any reason and from anywhere. Also be r...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Pilots' grouping ALPA India seeks suspension of Indian airlines' flights to West AsiaIn March this year also, the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) had asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) t...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
NRI insurance: Benefits, risks, and features of GIFT City’s dollar-denominated insurance plansMany companies—including HDFC Life International, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard, Star Union Dai-ichi Life, IndiaFirst Life and Tata-...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Axis Bank weighs raising stake in its insurance venture to 30%In June 2026, Axis Bank announced a further investment of up to ?381 crore in Axis Max Life Insurance, taking the combined shareholding of ...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
HDFC Life rejects Rs 50 lakh insurance claim over two existing policies: Widow wins after court finds the proposal form never asked about other insurers; full payout orderedHDFC Life rejects Rs 50 lakh insurance claim over two existing policies: A Kurnool consumer commission has ordered HDFC Life Insurance to p...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
ICICI Lombard denied health insurance claim, stating the policy was cancelled; policyholder wins the case in consumer court, here’s whyAn insurer's appeal was dismissed by the Delhi State Consumer Commission. ICICI Lombard failed to submit its written statement within the l...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
China's rare earth curbs put $6.5 trillion of global output at riskChina's rare earth export curbs could endanger trillions in global production. The International Energy Agency suggests multilateral stockp...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Private insurers seek tweaks in unlisted investment planPrivate insurers want Irdai to change proposed investment norms for unlisted companies. They suggest linking exposure limits to shareholder...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Dark ships and Oman transfers indicate Hormuz transits continueShip-to-ship transfers are occurring off Oman's coast, indicating continued Strait of Hormuz transit. Satellite images show tankers off Fuj...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund files draft papers with Sebi for 2 new schemesJioBlackRock Mutual Fund has filed draft documents with Sebi to launch two new schemes: the JioBlackRock Corporate Bond Fund and the JioBla...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
India's war-risk insurance pool faces its first real-world testIndia's new maritime insurance pool has received its first claim. A vessel covered by the arrangement was damaged in a drone attack. This i...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Canada regulator cited Anthropic's Claude Mythos in warning to banks on cyber risks, email showsThe regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, sent the email to chief technology officers, chief information s...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Japan's Sompo eyes big India play after insurance reformsIn the wake of an increase in the FDI limit, Japan's Sompo Holdings is keen on expanding its operations in India, viewing it as a crucial m...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Should you go for accidental death insurance despite having term insurance? Check this before decidingTerm insurance offers protection, but an accidental death rider provides additional payout. This rider is an optional add-on, not a replace...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.22 PM IST