Here’s a quick look at stocks likely to be in focus in today’s trade.
2 min read08:45 AM ISTPersonal loans can help manage wedding expenses, but they come with long-term commitments. Before taking one, evaluate your financial situation and repayment ability. Focus on celebrating love while balancing dreams with financial realities for lasting joyful memories.
4 min read30 Dec 2024Business credit cards cater to self-employed individuals and offer perks for expenses such as travel and utilities. Eligibility is based on income and documentation. The liability structure varies, and using these cards for personal expenses can complicate tax reporting.
4 min read30 Dec 2024Fixed deposits remain a popular investment option for many Indians despite the rise of alternatives like mutual funds. They are considered safe, especially with PSU banks, but come with risks such as limited regulatory protection, re-investment risk, and low real returns after taxes and inflation.
6 min read30 Dec 2024India’s life insurance sector thrived in 2024, achieving an 18.56% growth in premiums. Enhanced digital tools and customer-centric products emerged post-pandemic, supported by regulatory reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency, paving the way for a more inclusive financial future.
2 min read30 Dec 2024Some factors that don’t affect your credit score include checking your credit score regularly, soft inquiries, cheque stop payment, payments with debit cards, getting married, demographics, etc.
5 min read30 Dec 2024It is recommended to use a personal loan EMI calculator to ascertain the right tenure within which your loan must be repaid
1 min read30 Dec 2024Credit cards have lost some of the market share to UPI apps of late which have become ubiquitous, particularly among the young customers
2 min read30 Dec 2024With the RBI’s latest move, users of prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) will now be allowed to use third party apps as well instead of only the UPI functionality given by the PPI provider.
3 min read28 Dec 2024Filing ITR: Typically, verification must be done within 30 days. Now since 30 days have elapsed from the time of submission of ITR data, the date of verification will be considered as the date of filing.
1 min read28 Dec 2024The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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