New RBI directive to banks: What are your rights as a borrower?“However, it is the borrower's responsibility also to have that list of documents that they have submitted to the bank while taking the loa...
22 Sep, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
How to make smart use of credit cards in the coming festive season?Founder of "The Other Circle", Aparna Ramachandra, recommends that people should pay off their bills on time leading up to the festive seas...
03 Aug, 2023, 04.11 PM IST
Why has RBI fined 4 credit bureau agencies? Aparna Ramachandra explainsSo, multiple banks, huge banks, data was all over the place which is where there was a delay and the statutory audit happened in March of 2...
05 Jul, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
What is the difference between MCLR and EBLR rates? Aparna Ramachandra explainsMost of the loans today are linked to MCLR. Even when the customer asks for a fixed rate of interest, most of the banks today do not give t...
14 Jun, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
Loan & credit card repayment strategy: Aparna Ramachandra’s smart tipsDifferent kinds of loans require different repayment strategies, says Aparna Ramachandra, Founder-Director. Secured loans, like home or aut...
08 May, 2023, 09.09 AM IST
Doubling of credit card spending scary, carries fear of default: Aparna RamchandraCredit card spending has hit an all-time high of Rs 14 trillion, up 47.2% YoY, with online spending accounting for 63%, according to Rectif...
21 Apr, 2023, 09.53 AM IST
Aparna Ramachandra on how to manage loans & credit rating, avoid EMI defaultsMissing EMIs on loans, particularly personal loans, can result in penalties, late payment fees and legal action against borrowers. With per...
12 Apr, 2023, 09.56 AM IST
Thinking of securing your debit, credit & other plastic cards? Learn what it means from Aparna Ramachandra"To start with, if you misplace or you lose your wallet and you have this protection plan, then with a single call, all your cards get bloc...
14 Dec, 2022, 10.59 AM IST
How to financially prepare for a home loan interest rate hike in the futureThough home loans are currently available at low-interest rates, it is equally important that you are financially prepared for future inter...
11 Nov, 2021, 10.33 AM IST
How to choose the best home loanA bank charges various charges such as processing fees, paperwork etc. Hence, it is important to calculate the 'effective cost' before taki...
11 Nov, 2021, 10.32 AM IST
Home loan EMIs set to go up as interest rates bottom out: What borrowers should doBanks and other lending institutions are giving an indication that interest rates are bottoming out. Borrowers should be extra careful now....
30 Apr, 2021, 03.26 PM IST
Is it time to take a close look at Equity Savings Funds?Equity Savings Funds emerged after the changes in taxation of debt funds in Budget 2014.
10 Jan, 2017, 03.27 PM IST