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RBI’s new rules for P2P platforms: A net positive for lenders, borrowers, say experts
Tighter regulations may have put P2P lending platforms in a spot of bother, but the guidelines bring in better clarity and transparency.
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This Raksha Bandhan, give more than cash: Gift your sister financial wisdom and investments
Gift your sister a term deposit, a SIP in mutual funds, enrol her for a financial planning workshop or book an appointment with a financial adviser to make a personalised investment plan.
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Independence Day Special | Seven steps for Financial Independence, Retire Early
FIRE is a relatively new concept in India and somewhat difficult to pull off. Some of the ways to achieve this goal are starting to invest early, considering various factors to build the retirement corpus and investing in equities, among other things.
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Applying for a personal loan from a fintech lender? Here are five parameters to consider
Borrowers are applying for small-ticket personal loans to meet immediate financial needs, such as medical expenses, debt consolidation, home renovations, holidays, education costs, and the like. Before applying for a loan, it is important to evaluate the key fact statement and other parameters.
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Festive shopping: 7 tips to make the best of 'handsome' offers
Freedom sale, Ganesh Chaturthi and upcoming festivities bring with them ‘irresistible’ shopping offers. Shop, but don’t overdo it. Compare the prices online and offline, use cards for instant discounts. Remember, not to fall into a debt trap with EMI schemes
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Keeping Score: Your credit record will be updated every fortnight, if not earlier
The RBI diktat aligns with international standards of credit reporting, and may potentially lead to real-time data updates, benefitting both borrowers and lenders
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RBI Policy: RBI proposes same-day cheque clearance. Here's what it means for customers
The time taken to clear cheques will go down from T+2 days to a few hours, once the continuous clearing process comes into force
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Computer-ji, you are asking too many questions: 1 of 4 applicants abandon digital bank a/c applications, shows survey
Indian consumers are embracing digital banking, but too many questions is a dampener, says a survey. People are most worried about fraud when they are tricked into sending money to a fraudster
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RBI Policy: No impact on home loan EMIs as RBI keeps repo rate steady
Several economists expect the Monetary Policy Committee to change its stance to Neutral in October, and start the rate cutting cycle from December. Existing borrowers will have to contend with higher interest rates for a few more months.
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DBS Bank offers elderly 7% interest rate on savings a/c on its 30th anniversary in India
‘DBS Golden Circle’, a priority banking programme, woos resident Indian citizens aged 60 years and above with higher interest rate on savings accounts and deposits, discount on locker rentals and lifetime free debit cards.
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Not prepared for job loss, debt repayment is a big worry: Survey
Nearly 77 percent of the respondents aren’t prepared for medical emergencies. They either depend solely on employer-provided health insurance, or are simply under-prepared. The lack of contingency planning is a big hole in people’s financial plans.
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Travelling abroad for studies? BookMyForex rolls out zero fee remittance, bundled deals
The BookMyForex Student Offer is a limited-time promotion, valid up to September 30, 2024. It provides zero fee remittances, cashback offer, discount on international flight tickets and hotel bookings from MakeMyTrip.
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Lenders are cautious on higher NPA levels, but no alarm bells so far: Amit Diwan
India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation's chief distribution officer also said that customers shopping around for and transferring home loans to new lenders offering lower rates in a high-interest regime is a natural phenomenon.
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Key financial changes in August: Tax deadline, faster cashless insurance approvals and new credit card rules
Verifying income tax returns, non-life insurance companies granting cashless authorisation within one hour, revised terms on HDFC Bank credit card and more. August brings crucial changes that will impact on your personal finances.
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Card Alert: Banks are reducing the minimum amount due; here’s why that’s not such a great deal
While it enables the customer to pay more regularly rather than default, it also means a higher outstanding on which interest is levied. So, reducing the minimum amount due ultimately benefits the bank.
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No hike in tax deduction under Sections 80TTA and 80TTB disappoints individuals, HUF and senior citizens
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kept tax deduction unchanged under Sections 80TTA and 80TTB in Union Budget 2024 announcement.
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Financial support announced for students to pursue higher education in Union Budget 2024
E-vouchers for loans up to Rs 10 lakh for higher education announced in Union Budget 2024
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Union Budget 2024: Six demands that top home loan borrowers’ wish list
Budget 2024 Expectations: Home loan borrowers are hoping that the Union Budget will increase the tax concession on home loan interest paid. Other demands include a separate tax deduction for home loan principal repayment, reinstatement of credit-linked subsidy scheme, etc.
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SBI, Bank of Baroda roll out special, short-term FD schemes: Should you invest?
These limited period fixed deposit schemes with shorter terms are ideal for conservative or risk-averse investors looking for assured returns within a relatively short period. If the interest rate is above 7 percent, risk-averse investors can consider the schemes.
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Should you apply for the rebranded HSBC cashback credit card?
HSBC Live+ Credit Card offers luxury benefits on travel, lifestyle spending and cashback. The cardholders will get 15% discount at restaurants across Asia. The card also offers 10% cashback on spending in three categories: dining, food delivery, and groceries.
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Loan Against Mutual Funds: Borrowers not eligible for higher loan amount when market rises during tenure - Mirae Asset Financial Services CEO
Loan Against Securities: In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Krishna Kanhaiya, Director & CEO of Mirae Asset Financial Services discusses growth of loans against mutual funds and shares and how it works.
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Investors Beware: Upstox cautions against imposters luring customers
There are fake social media accounts and groups pretending to be Upstox, offering educational courses, stock tips, and promising guaranteed returns. Upstox has asked investors not to divulge sensitive information without verifying if the callers are genuine.
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Cashless Revolution | 90% of consumers in urban India with Internet access prefer digital payments: Study
According to a survey by Kearney India and Amazon Pay India, the majority of consumers prefer digital payments for discretionary spending such as electronics as well as clothes and footwear while cash is still widely preferred for daily spend categories
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Union Budget 2024-25: Six demands that top home loan borrowers’ wish list
Budget 2024 Expectations: Home loan borrowers are hoping that the Union Budget will increase the tax concession on home loan interest paid. Other demands include a separate tax deduction for home loan principal repayment, reinstatement of credit-linked subsidy scheme, etc.
