RBI imposes Rs 66.7 lakh penalty on Bank of Baroda, GIC Housing FinanceThe Reserve Bank of India has levied significant penalties on Bank of Baroda and GIC Housing Finance for regulatory breaches. Bank of Barod...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Home affordability holds firm despite rising prices: Knight FrankHomebuyer affordability remains strong across most Indian cities in early 2026, with lower borrowing costs offsetting rising property price...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance, other stocks rise up to 5% as gold prices hit Rs 1.48 lakh/10 gramsGold prices surged past Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams on Friday, propelling shares of gold financiers like Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finan...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
As FD rates moderate, investment in bonds emerge as the next destination for fixed-income investors for wealth creationChoosing the best Nifty-based index fund involves more than just a low expense ratio. Experts emphasize that tracking error, which measures...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Icra downgrades Utkarsh SFB debt ratings on weak asset quality, earningsIcra downgraded Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's debt ratings, citing elevated bad loans, weak earnings and rising stress in its microfinance p...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawalsGovernment revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
India's lending boom might no longer be largely bank-ledIndia's private credit market is booming, doubling in five years to $25 billion as companies seek alternatives to traditional bank loans fo...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Mortgage refinance rates today: Check current mortgage interest rates for 30-year, 20-year, 15-year, 10-yearMortgage interest rates today: It averaged 6.49 per cent last week. Spending on multi-family housing units, which account for a small share...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Buying a Rs 50 lakh home? Your home loan could cost Rs 83 lakh. Bengaluru CA shares a simple financial strategy to beat the interestA Bengaluru chartered accountant revealed the substantial long-term cost of home loan interest, which can double a property's price. She ad...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
PayU India posts first full-year operating profit in FY26; revenue rises 13%During the second half of FY26, PayU India also exited certain "negative margin portfolios", impacting its sequential revenue growth. In th...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
IIFCL plans $1 billion loan from overseas investors; in talks for $400 million ADB fundingIndia Infrastructure Finance Company is set to secure a substantial $1 billion foreign-currency loan, potentially its largest to date, and ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Can a mutual fund SWP pay your home loan EMIs? 15 years of data says think againMost investors struggle as they watch their portfolio shrink while EMI obligations remain fixed. The temptation to stop the SWP or redeem t...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Gold price fall triggers margin calls on bullet loansA significant drop in gold prices has led to margin calls on some gold loans, particularly those with bullet repayments. Loans requiring re...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.35 AM IST
CA explains how one simple home loan trick can save you lakhs and cut years off your loanA simple annual habit can dramatically cut home loan costs. By paying just one extra EMI each year, a borrower named Vishal saved approxima...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance, other gold financier stocks drop up to 3%. Here's whyShares of gold financiers declined as a sharp fall in gold prices and a stronger US dollar weighed on sentiment. Expectations of further US...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifiesIndian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attra...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST