‘Your home loan is a trap’: CA explains how a Rs 50 lakh loan can cost you over Rs 1 croreA chartered accountant warns that home loan borrowers often overlook the total repayment, which can double the initial amount. He highlight...
She failed IIT twice. Took a Rs 40 lakh loan. Today, she’s working at Microsoft. Who is Priyanka Vergadia?Priyanka Vergadia's journey from failing IIT exams twice to becoming a Senior Director at Microsoft and earning an MBA from Wharton is a te...
Vicky aur Dicky ki Amar KahaniA trust aiming to foster rags-to-riches stories faces a stark reality check. After a dismal success rate with entrepreneurs in Mirzapur, th...
Rs 5 lakh medical emergency led him into Rs 15 lakh debt: 3 warning signs of debt trap that get ignored, financial advisor explainsA financial advisor has shared the story of a Pune-based operations manager who saw his debt rise to over ₹15 lakh after taking a loan for ...
HUDCO to provide up to $10.50 billion loan for Bihar infrastructure projectsBihar is set to receive a massive financial boost for its urban development. Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has inked a ...
In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
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. ...
Over 1.80 lakh farmers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar eligible to get total loan waiver of Rs 1,632 crOver 1.80 lakh farmers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are set to benefit from a Rs 1,632 crore loan waiver under a new state scheme. The Puny...
SoftBank renews talks for $10 billion loan against OpenAI stake, adds concessionsTo make lenders more comfortable, the Japanese technology investor is offering to guarantee repayment of the loan, giving banks recourse to...
Microfinance Institutions' AUM projected to grow 20% in FY27: CrisilMicrofinance institutions are poised for significant growth, with assets under management expected to surge by 20% in FY27. This accelerati...
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...
Bengaluru techie, earning Rs 45 LPA, shocks Internet: ‘I don’t have anything left…’A Bengaluru tech professional earning Rs 45 lakh annually confessed to feeling 'broke' due to his spending habits. His monthly expenses, in...
India's external debt rises to $762.8 billion in FY26, debt-to-GDP ratio climbsIndia's external debt reached $762.8 billion by March 2026, a rise of $26.3 billion year-on-year, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8%. T...
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...
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...
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...
Psychology explains why lending money to friends can damage a friendship; even when it's returnedLending money to friends can unexpectedly strain relationships, a 2024 study reveals. Lenders often feel a sense of ownership and develop e...