Credit card advisors promise to maximize rewards, but fees can range from ₹399 to ₹1.5 lakh. When does the extra value justify the cost—and when are you better off doing it yourself?
Buying term insurance early can reduce the premium for the same level of cover, but age is not the only factor that determines how much a policyholder pays. Health, lifestyle, occupation, policy term and the amount of cover also affect the premium. For a ₹1 crore term insurance cover with a 30-year policy term, the…
If you are uncomfortable with the amount of equity in your portfolio and are considering reducing it, take a step back and review your short- and long-term financial goals first. The way you began investing can have a significant bearing on how you view your portfolio today. If you feel you have too much money…
The July 31 deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 has passed. However, that does not mean every taxpayer has missed the filing window. From AY 2026-27 onwards, the Finance Act, 2026 has introduced a revised return filing calendar under Section 139 of the Income-tax Act. Instead of a single…
Shares of Kalyan Jewellers India rose 2% to Rs 560 on the BSE on Wednesday after the jewellery major released its provisional business update for the July-September quarter of FY27, reporting a consolidated revenue growth of more than 26% versus the same period last year. The company released its business update on Wednesday, announcing that…
Planning to take a personal loan? Interest rates offered by leading private-sector banks start at 8.90% per annum as of September, according to data compiled by Paisabazaar. For a ₹5 lakh personal loan with a five-year tenure, the monthly EMI starts at around ₹10,355 at the lowest listed rate among the banking institutions compared. Here…