Bengaluru CA took a Rs 1 crore home loan for 30 years. She shares how Rs 4,000 extra a month could save Rs 42 lakhBengaluru CA Meenal Goel explained how small, consistent home loan prepayments could potentially reduce interest costs significantly. Her p...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in September 2026As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 65-80% in stocks, and 20-35% in debt. This mixed portfolio helps to deal with the market volat...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Dollar near two-week high as oil surge lifts yields, Fed hike betsStrengthening towards a two-week high, the dollar gained ground as oil prices jumped and Treasury yields rose. With a significant rate hike...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Global interest rates are rising: Will RBI rates, home loan EMIs and investments be affected?Loans would get costlier if and when the RBI hikes interest rates. In floating-rate loans, EMIs would rise even for existing loans. However...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Daily vs weekly vs monthly SIP: Does investing more frequently create more wealth?A comparative study of daily, weekly, and monthly SIPs across 5 active equity fund categories and 5 time horizons offers a clear answer.
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksSelect small finance banks offer senior citizens fixed deposit rates up to 8.5 percent. Suryoday Small Finance Bank provides 8.5 percent in...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
RBI should hike rate by 25 bps in October to counter external shocks: ReportAn SBI research report recommends the Reserve Bank of India raise interest rates. The central bank should implement a 25 basis point hike n...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Global Market: Barclays expects ECB to raise rates again in December as inflation risks persistBarclays expects the European Central Bank to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in December as persistent inflation and highe...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
India bonds fall as oil tops $100/bbl, reviving inflation concernsIndian government bonds weakened as Brent crude oil prices surged past one hundred dollars. This surge rekindled inflation concerns and dar...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Student or parent: Who should be the primary borrower for education loan? Check repayment and tax implications before decidingDetermining whether a parent or a student should take on an education loan is an important decision. Although the student is the main borro...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Savings account interest rates of up to 7%: Canara Bank, Bank of India, IDFC First Bank revise rates; check detailsCanara Bank, Bank of India, and IDFC FIRST Bank have announced updates to their savings account interest rates, which will take effect on S...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in September 2026Tax saving mutual funds or ELSSs invest in stocks. Therefore, they have a very high risk. You should be aware of this aspect, especially if...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
India bonds inch up as traders assess RBI liquidity stepsIndian government bonds climbed on Tuesday as investor sentiment shifted, responding favorably to the Reserve Bank of India's recent tempor...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Smallcap mutual funds outperform with 21% return in 6 months. Should investors chase the rally or wait for correction?In the past six months, smallcap mutual funds have delivered excellent returns, prompting investors to reassess their future investment pla...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in September 2026According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. Thes...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Senior citizen FD interest rates of up to 8.50%: Top 5 fixed deposit rates from PSU, private and small finance banksHighest senior citizen FD interest rates: Small finance banks offer senior citizens the highest fixed deposit rates currently. Equitas, ESA...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder diesNRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriat...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST