Has government changed PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings interest rates for July-September 2026 quarter?Small savings scheme interest rates: The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on all small savings schemes unchanged for the July–Septe...
Auto sector still robust, but limited upside left at current valuations: Anand TandonMarket expert Anand Tandon observes that while the Indian auto sector shows resilience, its optimism is largely priced into current valuati...
NRI Talk| Equities at 45%, gold at 10-12%: Shiv Gupta of Sanctum Wealth's ideal India portfolio for NRIsDespite recent flat equity returns and rupee depreciation, India's long-term growth story remains robust, according to Sanctum Wealth's Shi...
Banks NPA at multi-decadal low of 1.8%, Indian financial system remains resilient: RBI reportIndia's financial system remains robust, with bank NPAs hitting a multi-decade low of 1.8%. Despite global uncertainties and rising oil pri...
Two general insurance licences approved since 100% FDI move by govt: Irdai chairman Ajay SethIndia's insurance regulator has greenlit two proposals for 100% foreign ownership in general insurance firms, following the government's FD...
Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
Let sleeping bourses lie: Why the new BJP West Bengal govt shouldn't help resurrect Calcutta Stock ExchangeWest Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta, while presenting the 2026 state budget, said the new BJP government plans to revive the Calcu...
Banks' credit steady at 17.7%, deposits ease to 12%: RBIBank credit growth stayed steady at 17.7% for the fortnight ended June 15, unchanged from the previous period, while deposit growth eased s...
One balance, many markets: Binance and the making of a finance ‘super app’Binance is revolutionizing investing by consolidating crypto, stocks, and commodities into a single platform, mirroring Asia's 'super app' ...
UAE's passenger train tickets are now live. Here's how you can bookThe UAE is launching its first inter-emirate passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30. Bookings are now open wi...
Can a 10% annual SIP step-up help turn Rs 26,000 monthly investment into Rs 1 crore?A 10% annual SIP step-up could boost a Rs 26,000 monthly investment towards Rs 1 crore in a decade, according to an expert. The analysis hi...
Top 5 equity mutual funds delivered up to 24% annualised SIP returns over last decadeFive equity mutual funds delivered up to 24% annualised SIP returns over the last decade, with small-cap and mid-cap schemes leading the pe...
RBI temporarily eases FCNR(B), NRE deposit rate norms to attract overseas fundsThe Reserve Bank of India has eased interest rate rules for overseas deposits. This allows banks to offer better returns on FCNR(B) and NRE...
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
HDFC Balanced Advantage among 11 equity mutual funds that saw outflows of over Rs 300 crore in MayEleven equity mutual funds, including HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund, saw outflows exceeding Rs 300 crore in May, according to ACE MF data. A...
C’mon SEBI, step out & save: The market regulator should fix flawed IPO rules to stem inflated valuations, and capital flightCoca-Cola may list on Indian stock exchanges next year, a significant shift after 50 years. This move could expose inflated valuations due ...
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in June 2026Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual fund...