Finance

Life rarely gives you a heads-up before throwing a financial curveball your way. Picture a workshop owner who suddenly scores a massive supply order, only to realize all their cash is tied up in raw materials.

Learn what affects your term insurance premium, from age and health to coverage and riders, and discover ways to keep your policy affordable.

Falling crude oil prices, easing geopolitical tensions and RBI measures to attract foreign inflows are improving the outlook for the Indian rupee.

The RBI’s new forex swap facilities are expected to boost bank liquidity, attract foreign currency inflows and support deposit growth.

RBI’s Expected Credit Loss framework may make credit scores more important, potentially affecting loan access for millions of borrowers.

Fuel costs are one of the most common and biggest expenses for daily commuters in India. With petrol prices varying across states and fuel surcharges adding to each transaction, commuters who refuel often end up paying a huge amount over a year.

India’s corporate debt market has been made more accessible to retail investors through listed instruments in recent years. It includes instruments such as secured Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) and unsecured bonds, which are being listed across recognised platforms and distribution channels.

Life insurance is not a single product. It is a category that contains several different tools, each built for a specific purpose. Choosing the wrong type for a goal is like using a hammer when you need a screwdriver. The results disappoint and the goal is left partially addressed.

Your financial priorities can change almost overnight when the second you realise your child depends on your income for their everyday needs, quality of life, and future aspirations. Simple savings accounts or traditional fixed deposits alone may not be enough to protect a child’s multi-decade future from the effects of inflation.

India’s economy expanded by 7.8% in the January-March quarter, outperforming forecasts despite growing global uncertainties.

For pro traders and active investors, the math of broking is brutal. A single basis point of brokerage difference, multiplied across hundreds of trades, can quietly eat into thousands of rupees a month. Add AMC, DP charges, call & trade fees, margin costs, and slippage from a slow execution engine, and your “low-cost” broker may not be as cheap as it looks on the price page.

The RBI has held the repo rate at 5.25% in 2026. Find out how this affects your home loan EMI and why the Bajaj Finserv Home Loan could be the right choice for you.

The RBI’s net-short dollar position has crossed $110 billion as it intensifies efforts to stabilise the rupee amid rising external pressures.

Despite growing wealth, over 84% of Indians do not have a Will, leaving families vulnerable to disputes, legal delays and financial uncertainty.

The RBI has raised inflation forecasts and lowered growth estimates, signalling a cautious approach amid rising external and economic risks.

The RBI has imposed a Rs 41.8 lakh penalty on Canara Bank for KYC and account classification lapses, while fining Puran Associates Rs 3.1 lakh.

The Centre has exempted foreign investors from paying tax on interest income and capital gains from government securities, effective from April 1, 2026.

The RBI is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, with markets closely watching its outlook on inflation and growth.

DTAA agreements help NRIs avoid paying tax twice on the same income through exemptions, lower tax rates and foreign tax credits.

CBDT has directed tax officers to apply anti-evasion provisions more consistently after audit observations highlighted revenue losses.