BUSINESS
Choosing between tax-saving FDs and NSC? Here’s what matters
Both options help you claim deductions under Section 80C, but the way they earn, get taxed and fit into your overall plan can be quite different
BUSINESS
SOA or demat: The small choice that changes how you invest in mutual funds
It sounds like a safe add-on when you take a home loan, but home loan insurance isn’t always as necessary or cost-effective as it is made out to be
BUSINESS
Market falling? Why stopping your SIP could hurt you
When markets turn shaky, the instinct is to pause investments, but that is often when SIPs quietly do their best work
BUSINESS
Gold, Silver Rates Today (Mar. 20) – Gold closed Friday MCX session with marginal gain, silver declined sharply, tracking global cues amid firmer dollar
Gold has tested its support near $4,600 (Rs 1.44 lakh), and silver at around $70, following a period of liquidation by CTAs and institutional players who booked profits to raise cash, says analyst.
BUSINESS
Using gold without selling it: How gold loans are being used today
Why an idle asset at home is increasingly being used to manage short-term cash needs.
BUSINESS
How to protect your retirement corpus and create a steady monthly income
Market falls can hurt a retirement corpus, but the bigger risk is drawing from it the wrong way.
EXPLAINERS
Renting furniture? The convenience can cost more than you think
A flexible option that feels light on the pocket upfront can quietly turn expensive over time.
BUSINESS
Looking beyond mutual funds? Why Specialised Investment Funds are getting attention
A growing category that sits between mutual funds and PMS is quietly changing how high-value portfolios are built.
BUSINESS
Choosing between NSC and tax saving FD? Here’s what to know
Both help you save tax under Section 80C, but the way they work can quietly change your returns.
BUSINESS
Gold, Silver Rate Today (Mar. 19) – Highlights: Gold, silver extend losses; MCX gold tumbles over 5% to 1.45 lakh, silver cracks 9% to 2.25 lakh amid firm dollar, spike in crude oil prices
Gold prices edged lower as persistent tensions involving the US-Israel conflict with Iran pushed energy prices and inflation concerns higher, strengthening the US dollar and bond yields.
BUSINESS
How to check if your insurance agent mis-sold a policy
Many policyholders realise years later that the policy they bought was not what they thought they were buying.
BUSINESS
Lost your phone with active UPI apps? Here’s how to secure your bank accounts quickly
If your phone disappears, acting fast can stop someone from misusing your UPI apps and bank accounts.
BUSINESS
UPI collect requests: The simple trick scammers use to take money from your account
Many UPI scams work because people think they are receiving money when they are actually approving a payment.
BUSINESS
Can you have two health insurance policies? How claims are settled when you do
Many families buy more than one health cover, but the claim process works differently when two insurers are involved.
BUSINESS
Gold loan or personal loan: When pledging jewellery is the smarter move
Sometimes the fastest money comes from what you already own.
BUSINESS
Gifting mutual funds or stocks to your children: How to do it without future complications
Transferring investments is easy — transferring them correctly takes a little thought.
BUSINESS
Paying off your education loan early: Smart move or unnecessary pressure?
Clearing the debt feels great — but timing matters more than speed.
BUSINESS
Retirement planning in volatile markets: How to avoid running out of money
Sharp market swings are inevitable. The real challenge is making sure your retirement money survives them
BUSINESS
Thinking of egg freezing? Here’s what it costs in India today
As more women delay motherhood for work, studies or personal reasons, egg freezing is becoming a decision that involves both medical advice and financial planning.
BUSINESS
Gold, Silver Rate Today (Mar. 18) – Gold falls below Rs 1.54 lakh, silver drops under Rs 2.50 lakh/kg on MCX as global bullion sell-off intensifies
Gold prices edged lower as persistent tensions involving the US-Israel conflict with Iran pushed energy prices and inflation concerns higher, strengthening the US dollar and bond yields.
BUSINESS
Planning retirement? Life cycle funds may make investing easier
These funds automatically reduce risk over time by gradually shifting from equity to safer assets as your retirement approaches.
BUSINESS
Changing your phone number or email? How to update them across all financial accounts safely in 2026
Your contact details are now security keys — not just communication channels.
BUSINESS
Top-up health insurance explained: How it can boost your medical cover at a lower cost
A top-up policy can increase your health insurance coverage at a relatively low cost, but understanding deductibles and how claims work is important.
BUSINESS
Found a wrong charge on your credit card bill? Here is how to dispute it properly
From duplicate transactions to charges you never authorised, credit card billing errors do happen. Acting quickly and following the right process can help get them reversed.
