US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, boosts Fed hike betsUS inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Rs 1.54 crore retirement corpus through PPF: How many years will it take if you invest Rs 1.5 lakh a year?PPF calculator: Aspiring to build a substantial retirement fund? The Public Provident Fund (PPF) offers a compelling avenue for low-risk in...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
China's EV exports in May rise 50% on-year to reach record highChina’s exports of electric vehicles hit a record $9.2 billion in May, rising nearly 50% year-on-year, as global demand for cleaner transpo...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Bandhan Bank raises FD rates by up to 20 basis pointsBandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates by up to 20 basis points, with senior citizens now earning a competitive 7.95% on sel...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Post office customers can now do paperless transactions at branch offices with Aadhaar e-KYCThe Department of Posts has introduced Aadhaar-based e-KYC at Branch Post Offices, enabling eligible Post Office Savings Account, RD and SS...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Senior citizens can now earn up to 7.95% FD interest at Bandhan Bank as lender hikes fixed deposit rateSenior citizen FD interest rates: Bandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates, offering senior citizens a compelling up to 7.95% ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Rs 20 lakh investment for senior citizens: SBI FD vs SCSS vs RBI floating rate bond- which pays the highest?Investment options for senior citizens: Senior citizens seeking steady retirement income can choose between Senior Citizens Savings Scheme ...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Amish proverb of the day: ‘A man is rich in proportion to the things that he can afford to leave alone’ - a lesson on contentment and self-controlAn old Amish proverb reveals a profound truth: true wealth lies not in what we acquire, but in what we can comfortably do without. This wis...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Former US Fed chairman Alan Greenspan passes away at 100Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chief, has passed away at 100. He steered the American economy through significant events like th...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.48 AM IST
The smartphone is becoming India’s most important financial advisorIndia's financial landscape is rapidly digitizing, with smartphones becoming central to everyday money management. Once separate, banking a...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in June 2026Investors seeking relatively safe debt options for near-term or three-year-plus goals can consider corporate bond funds in June 2026. These...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Psychology says adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are not old-fashioned: Why physically seeing money grow gives the brain a sense of control and securityPsychology suggests that adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are rarely being old-fashioned. More often, they are responding to a ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
NRE vs NRO income tax rules: How these NRIs, OCIs can save up to Rs 20,500 on $10,000 FD investmentNRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India, as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable in India, N...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
EPF interest rate retained at 8.25% for FY26Employees' Provident Fund interest rate for 2025-26 is set at 8.25 percent. This rate remains unchanged for the third year. Over 70 million...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
How a writer saved Rs 55,000 a year using 21 credit cards without paying interestA freelance translator uses 21 credit cards as a financial tool, saving Rs 50,000-55,000 annually by optimizing spending. Through meticulou...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
5 small savings schemes offering up to 8.2% interest rate in 2026: SCSS, PPF, NSC and moreSmall savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST