Think a Rs 50,000 EMI is better than Rs 35,000 rent? CA explains the home loan trap many ignoreCA Nitin Kaushik warns that comparing a Rs 50,000 EMI with Rs 35,000 rent can hide the true cost of homeownership. A 20-year loan may cost ...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year. Here's what it means for homebuyers in the USUS mortgage rates have climbed for five consecutive weeks, reaching a yearly high. This trend makes homeownership increasingly difficult fo...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Time to increase the risk quotient? Maybe, but selectively: 5 largecaps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 30%When a market starts rising and buying makes a comeback, something happens to a large majority of investors. They get restless. The safe, m...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Lutyens Delhi's rents are touching ₹20 lakh per month & there're no homes for saleLuxury rentals in Delhi's Lutyens Bungalow Zone are soaring as a severe shortage of homes for sale pushes affluent families, diplomats and ...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
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...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Changes in EBLR & MCLR framework, interest rate charging mechanism and how reset dates are decided- RBI proposalRBI MPC policy: The Reserve Bank of India plans to simplify loan interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This initiative aims to ha...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Small-cap stocks: Quantitative and qualitative – or nothing: 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%What is the best time to buy stocks? The answer: Any time. That is, if you are buying good companies at cheap or reasonable valuations. The...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Bengaluru housing problem: 28-year-old asks if paying Rs 65K home EMI makes more sense than Rs 44K rent? Internet explains the mathA 28-year-old Bengaluru software engineer earning around Rs 70 lakh per year has sparked a debate online after asking whether it makes more...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Dubai's new shared housing law explained: What it means for Indians sharing flats with roommatesDubai's new shared housing law will introduce mandatory permits and stricter rules. Tenants can no longer rent out rooms without landlord a...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Bank of Maharashtra slashes home loan rates to 7% with zero processing feesBank of Maharashtra has reduced its home loan interest rate to seven percent. This special offer includes a complete waiver of processing a...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? CA warns why your savings still look small and shares the wealth-building formulaCA Nitin Kaushik warns that earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Bengaluru or Gurgaon does not guarantee strong savings. He says lifestyle i...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%To understand where the markets may go from here, three questions need to be answered. First, when will the war end? Second, how long will ...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
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...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe price of crude oil is down again despite the escalating tensions in the Gulf region. That augurs well for markets. This does not mean t...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Do you really need home loan insurance if you already have a term insurance plan?Home loan insurance is designed to pay off outstanding loans if the borrower passes away, while term insurance provides a one-time payment ...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 27%This time, hopefully, both the US and Iran will stick to their word. The factor to watch is how Israel takes it. With oil prices coming dow...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Renting a home? Key rights every tenant and landlord should knowA recent Supreme Court ruling bolsters landlord positions in eviction disputes across India. This decision clarifies ownership proof requir...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.40 AM IST