RBI holds repo rate, but for how long will relief for home loan borrowers continue?The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has provided relief to home loan borrowers, but rising inflation could trigger ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Paying home loan for 30 years? CA explains the hidden trap behind the home loans and the only way to beat itHomebuyers often overlook the true cost of 30-year home loans. Early EMIs primarily pay interest, not principal. Chartered Accountant Nitin...
29 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEOAfter a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the ...
29 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Karur Vysya Bank bets big on credit cards, microloans and corporate push to double down on growthKarur Vysya Bank is set for significant growth. The bank plans to expand its balance sheet by entering the credit card business and offerin...
28 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Fix the ABC of IBC: Why we should re-engineer the bankruptcy code furtherThe recent litigation around Jaypee has once again unleashed a raging debate over arbitrary decision-making by financial creditors, lack of...
27 May, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
US Stock Market: Treasury yield surge sparks mortgage hedging frenzy, deepens bond selloffRising Treasury yields are forcing investors to sell government debt. This is due to increased risks from higher interest rates and fewer m...
22 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Rs 42,000 salary, Rs 3 lakh debt and 634 credit score: CA explains how a teacher built Rs 11 lakh wealth in just 4 yearsNitin Kaushik shared how a 34-year-old teacher transformed her finances despite earning Rs 42,000 monthly and carrying Rs 3 lakh debt at 18...
20 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Lending money to friends or relatives? Why guaranteeing loans and personal lending can put your finances, credit score, and goals at riskWhen a friend or a relative asks you for a personal loan, always seek time. There is no need to feel pressurised to respond immediately. So...
11 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Our objective is to give houses to 22,000 homebuyers of ailing Unitech: SCThe Supreme Court is pushing for a resolution for 22,000 Unitech homebuyers. The court wants suggestions from the new board, banks, and fin...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Rs 25L loan, Rs 3L bonus: CA says don’t prepay your home loan yet and recommends 3 things insteadA chartered accountant's advice challenges the common instinct to immediately prepay home loans with bonuses. Instead, building an emergenc...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Once an institution of warmth and wit, parties are now an embodiment of symbol over experienceA recent party at Gwalior's Jai Vilas Palace offered a glimpse of genuine connection, a stark contrast to years of superficial gatherings. ...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Will dream run for home loan borrowers end soon despite RBI maintaining status quo on repo rate?The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate steady at 5.25%. Home loan borrowers may see temporary relief. However, rising inflation, ...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Gold loans are booming in India; loan originations soar 108% in value in DecemberGold loans are booming, surging in both volume and value, driven by rising gold prices and increased originations. This trend positions gol...
01 Apr, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Home loan borrowers may have repaid higher amountsIn FY23, for instance, the combined outstanding home loan portfolio of public sector and private banks and housing finance companies, which...
31 May, 2024, 11.19 PM IST
Want to prepay your home loan? Here is how you can do itPrepaying large home loans with a little bit of planning and discipline is not a difficult task.
17 Sep, 2018, 04.11 PM IST
Time to switch your home loan to get best interest ratesShopping around for cheaper interest rates on existing home loans has been possible for a while now, but never really feasible. That’s set ...
09 Aug, 2012, 09.47 AM IST