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GST 2.0 was introduced on September 22, 2025, , a significant overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax system aimed at simplifying the tax structure and enhancing economic efficiency. The new framework
...Read more- Best rates on Fixed Deposits: These are the top private and PSU lenders offering the most-attractive rates on FDs
Top banks offering high interest rates on one-year fixed deposits include IndusInd Bank at 7 percent, while Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bank of Baroda offer a rate of 6.60 percent per annum, based on data from BankBazaar.
- What happens when your credit card expires and how to avoid issues as you await a replacement
When your credit card is expiring, it doesn't close your account — but it does mean taking timely steps to avoid disruption.
- Tax rules on inherited gold jewellery: When you need to pay and how to save
Inheritance is not taxed, but selling inherited gold can attract capital gains tax—knowing when and how is the key.
- Is it wise to get a second credit card? What borrowers should know
Having a second card makes you more financially free, but watch out for the traps if used foolishly.
- Credit card settlement: How to rebuild your credit score step by step
Step-by-step approach to repairing your credit well-being and rebuilding lender confidence after settlement of debt.
- Loan rejected? How it really affects your credit score and future borrowing
How applications and rejections affect your credit file is important to managing borrowing in the future.
- Gold loan interest rates: Top banks offering loans at competitive rates starting at 8% per annum
Indian Bank offering the lowest rate on gold loan, followed by Punjab National Bank at 8.35% and Bank of India at 8.6%.
- Multiple credit cards and your credit score: The pros and cons?
Multiple cards can boost your score if managed well, but poor repayment habits can drag it down quickly.
- Credit score for students: Why it matters more than you think
Building credit early gives students a head start in securing loans, jobs, and financial independence later in life.
- How to stay disciplined with personal loan repayment
Ethical repayment builds financial credibility and keeps your credit health intact.
- Home loan rates: Here is what top housing finance companies are offering
Housing finance companies offer home loans at 7.35 to 9 percent interest rates for a Rs 50 lakh loan over 20 years
- Should you use a personal loan to buy home appliances?
Buying appliances on credit may seem convenient, but weighing interest costs, repayment flexibility, and alternatives is essential before borrowing.
- Loan against FD or mutual funds: Which is better for quick cash needs?
Both options unlock money without selling your investments, but differences in cost, risk, and flexibility can make one more suitable than the other.
- Retirement planning with mutual funds: Are they the right choice for you?
You can use mutual funds to accumulate a sizable retirement corpus, but the appropriate type and strategy will be the key.
- NRE fixed deposits: List of banks offering best interest rates to NRIs
Interest rates on NRE fixed deposits vary from 7% to 6.5% for a one-year term
- How to survive redundancy at 45 and rebuild your career
Losing a job mid-career can feel like the ground has shifted, but with the right steps, it can become a turning point rather than a setback.
- What happens when your credit card expires?
When your credit card expires, it doesn’t mean your credit history ends. Here’s what really happens and how it impacts your finances.
- Should you use SIPs to prepay your personal loan?
Systematic investment plans can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but when used to prepay loans, they may not always work in your favour.
- Markets gain on strong macro data, GST rate cuts; rupee hits fresh low
On the other hand, Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) continued their buying in 21st consecutive week, as they bought equities worth Rs 13,444.09 crore.
- Can you get a personal loan with an average credit score? Here’s how
Even with a moderate credit profile, careful planning and smart choices can help you get loan approval on favourable terms.
