India may have brokered a rupee truce, but hasn't won peace yetIndia has unveiled a package aimed at supporting the rupee without resorting to capital controls, a move seen as more market-friendly than ...
Banks likely to go all out to attract diaspora investmentRBI's decision to bear the hedging cost on FCNR-B deposits and exempt banks from maintaining the cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity...
In 1908, a New York merchant mailed tea samples in silk pouches to cut costs and accidentally changed how the world drinks teaA simple cost-saving idea in 1908 led to the tea bag. Thomas Sullivan sent tea in silk pouches, but customers brewed the whole bag. This ac...
Free flow of FCNR(B) money: RBI to bear hedging costs on NRI FX deposits, easing banks’ overseas fundingThe Reserve Bank of India is now covering all hedging costs for banks raising foreign currency deposits. This move aims to make these depos...
For a few dollars more: Inflation bypass can hurtIndia's central bank holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation. The focus shifts to stabilizing the rupee with a new dollar depo...
RBI to bear full hedging cost on FCNR(B) depositsThe Reserve Bank of India is now covering all hedging costs for banks raising foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract more ove...
FD interest rate up to 8.05%: 4 banks that revised FD interest rates in June 2026Fixed deposit investors are watching interest rates closely. Several banks have revised their FD rates in June 2026. Savers can lock in att...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Will FD interest rates increase as RBI holds repo rate?Despite the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged, several factors suggest banks may increase fixed deposit rates soon. Rising inflation, a h...
Quant Smallcap among 16 equity mutual funds that multiply lumpsum investments by over 2.3x in 5 yearsAround 16 equity mutual funds delivered impressive returns over the last five years. These funds multiplied investors' lumpsum investments ...
Will rising inflation bring good news of higher interest rate for FD investors in coming RBI MPC meeting on June 5The RBI is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in the June 5 MPC meeting despite concerns over rising fuel prices, a w...
Financial fixes and high-yield savings: Are you missing the easiest ways to save more and spend less?More than half of savers still earn under 3% interest, while many households lose around $200 yearly on unused subscriptions. These financi...
Every mutual fund offers positive XIRR on SIP investments in 5 years. Did you exit too soon?Equity mutual funds delivered positive returns on Systematic Investment Plans over the past five years. Many funds provided double-digit XI...
The most effective savings products may be the ones that feel responsiveIndian households are changing how they save. Digital finance means people see their money grow more often. Banks are now offering monthly ...
401(k) balances drop 4% in 2026: How do your retirement savings compare with Fidelity data?A 4% decline in average 401(k) balances during early 2026 has put retirement savings and financial planning back in focus. Market volatilit...
Post Office MIS vs mutual funds: Which is better for income-seeking investors?Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) offers predictable, government-backed monthly income, attracting retirees and conservative invest...
Are you creating a SIP portfolio that no one is watching? Scattered investments to unclaimed SIPs, here's how to fix housekeeping riskAt least once a year, pull a consolidated account statement to see everything in one go: check for overlap across schemes; flag any fund tr...
Equity mutual funds deliver up to 17% return in May led by international funds. Should you go global?Equity mutual funds saw strong performance in May, with returns reaching up to 17%. International funds led the gains, driven by markets li...