How to plan your bike purchase with a two-wheeler loan without stretching your monthly budgetWhen considering a bike purchase, it's vital to ensure it fits within your financial landscape. Assess your income alongside current obliga...
Home loan interest rates start at 7%: Check banks offering lowest interest rates on Rs 30 lakh–Rs 75 lakh loansHome loan interest rates vary based on credit score and other borrower factors. A good credit score is essential for securing a low home lo...
Student Term Plan: With a big education loan and long repayment years, should you go for it?Insurers are now offering term insurance plans specifically for students. These new plans provide affordable life coverage for young indivi...
Low-interest home loan with a fixed rate for years: Should you go for this new hybrid home loan?Kotak Mahindra Bank introduced a hybrid home loan product for borrowers. This loan allows locking EMIs at current low rates for several yea...
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay marks 100 days, highlights welfare push, farm relief and Rs 1 lakh crore investment commitmentsTamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay marked 100 days of governance. The government launched welfare schemes for women and students. F...
Banks may rush to tap short loans abroadBankers said some lenders now plan to borrow more short-term funds, possibly at a higher rate, to finance the promised leverage to FCNR(B) ...
Vishal Garg, Indian-origin Better CEO who fired 900 employees on Zoom in 2021, sacked 5 years later; here's whyVishal Garg, the Indian-American entrepreneur, has been removed as chief executive of Better Home & Finance. The company's board cited conc...
Up to 7.25% senior citizen FD interest rate: What is the maturity amount on Rs 5 lakh in 5-year SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank & other FDs?For senior citizens seeking consistent returns, fixed deposits present an appealing option. Notably, Axis Bank currently leads the market w...
In 1978, Henry Ford II fired Lee Iacocca, father of iconic Ford Mustang. Five years later, he delivered record profits for nearly bankrupt rival ChryslerLee Iacocca helped create the iconic Ford Mustang before Henry Ford II fired him in 1978. Just five years later, Iacocca helped revive near...
Independence Day electronics deals 2026: Top TVs and speakers worth buying in India right nowExplore the best TV and speaker deals this Independence Day 2026, with top picks across different budgets. Bring home your preferred model ...
Hidden risks of FCNR (B) deposit investment and leverage: Why high interest rates may not tell the full storyFCNR(B) deposits have become attractive to investors looking for significant returns in US dollars, largely thanks to government hedging st...
Defaulted on your loan? Here's what banks can legally do and what they can'tMissing a single loan EMI doesn't lead to immediate bank intervention; instead, lenders often issue reminder calls and formal notices first...
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda increase lending rates: Why loan EMIs for these borrowers may rise after hikesBank of Baroda and Canara Bank have raised their lending rates. These banks increased their Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rates by u...
Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, known for his bluntness, has died at age ninety-seven. His speeches revealed deep anxieties within China...
Good news for HDFC Bank borrowers: Lending rates reduced across multiple tenures; check latest listIn a strategic move, HDFC Bank has reduced its MCLR rates across various tenures by as much as five basis points, effective from August 7, ...
RBI MPC: Home loan borrowers can breathe a sigh of relief, but how long their good days will last?RBI repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its repo rate at 5.25%, providing ongoing relief for home loan borrowers. This deci...
Home loan EMI, amortisation and prepayment- The mathematics every borrower in India must understandUnderstanding home loan mechanics helps borrowers reduce total borrowing costs. The reducing balance method ensures interest decreases as t...