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EPFO plans new benchmarks for EPF, EPS, and EDLI investment returns

EPFO presently assesses the performance of its multiple fund managers on the basis of an evaluation conducted by its consultant Crisil Limited based on portfolio yields and asset quality

EPFO plans new benchmarks for EPF, EPS, and EDLI investment returns
Updated On : 12 Oct 2025 | 11:02 PM IST

Investors should book partial profits if gold allocation is over 10%

Instead of falling prey to FOMO and diving in headlong, new investors should enter gradually and with a long horizon

Investors should book partial profits if gold allocation is over 10%
Updated On : 12 Oct 2025 | 10:07 PM IST

Indian investors remain risk-averse, Sebi urges diversified portfolios

Sebi's 2025 survey finds most Indians prioritise capital preservation; experts say align risk with time horizon and personal comfort level

Indian investors remain risk-averse, Sebi urges diversified portfolios
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 6:09 PM IST

Gold vs silver ETFs or FoFs: How to choose the right route to invest

ETFs offer cost efficiency and real-time pricing, while FoFs bring convenience and simplicity. Experts explain how investors should pick between the two.

Gold vs silver ETFs or FoFs: How to choose the right route to invest
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 4:30 PM IST

Gold and silver surge: Know how ETFs are taxed before you invest in them

With gold and silver at record highs, understand how ETFs are taxed before making your move

Gold and silver surge: Know how ETFs are taxed before you invest in them
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 4:23 PM IST

SBI plans downtime on Oct 11: What to know about UPI, IMPS, NEFT pause

UPI Lite and ATMs will be available for transactions during planned maintenance

SBI plans downtime on Oct 11: What to know about UPI, IMPS, NEFT pause
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 4:06 PM IST

Festive shopping? Top SBI cards for rewards, savings, discounts, freebies

SBI Card has also launched the 'Khushiyan Unlimited' campaign, along with an extensive line-up of around 1250+ merchant-funded, cashback, and instant discount offers across key categories

Festive shopping? Top SBI cards for rewards, savings, discounts, freebies
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

Fly direct from Delhi to Vietnam's Phu Quoc: Holidays start at ₹49,999

The exclusive direct flights will depart every five days through the upcoming winter season, marking the first-ever direct connectivity between India and Phu Quoc.

Fly direct from Delhi to Vietnam's Phu Quoc: Holidays start at ₹49,999
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 2:06 PM IST

AI to IoT: How 4 new technology features will make UPI transactions easier

Central bank announces plan to improve steps to improve popular digital payments platform

AI to IoT: How 4 new technology features will make UPI transactions easier
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan buys 3 land parcels in Alibaug worth ₹6.6 cr

As per official documents, the deals were registered on October 7, 2025, with the properties located in The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) Alibag Phase 2 - a premium gated development.

Amitabh Bachchan buys 3 land parcels in Alibaug worth ₹6.6 cr
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 4:55 PM IST

Big money backs Indian real estate again- $10.2 bn inflows so far in 2025

Developers, Global Funds Bet Big on India's Property Market as Q3 Inflows Jump 48%

Big money backs Indian real estate again- $10.2 bn inflows so far in 2025
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Hospital cash riders explained: Turning term insurance into living cover

Service offers daily payouts to cover income loss during hospitalisation

Hospital cash riders explained: Turning term insurance into living cover
Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 12:19 PM IST

Asset split in divorce: Courts presume equal ownership of joint assets

They increasingly recognise the wife's non-monetary contributions such as homemaking and childcare when dividing assets

Asset split in divorce: Courts presume equal ownership of joint assets
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 10:12 PM IST

Term insurance: Here are the best plans and rates available for you

Here is a list of the best insurance premiums for a term insurance plan available for young male professionals living in cities and who have a longer investment horizon

Term insurance: Here are the best plans and rates available for you
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 5:32 PM IST

Electrifying shift: Hatchbacks to luxury wheels, India's EV moment is here

As EV market matures, Indian consumers now have clear choices across budget, mid-range, and premium segments - and the first Tesla buyer in the country signals that aspiration has joined affordability

Electrifying shift: Hatchbacks to luxury wheels, India's EV moment is here
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 5:29 PM IST

Young, earning and healthy? Here's the right health cover for you

Experts break down how much cover young earners really need and how to strike the right balance so you don't overpay or, worse, stay underinsured when medical bills hit

Young, earning and healthy? Here's the right health cover for you
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

UPI payment failures? How a backup ID can help you pay without hassle

Backup UPI ID can reduce payment failures, save time, and ensure smoother transactions. Here's how to create it.

UPI payment failures? How a backup ID can help you pay without hassle
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 4:51 PM IST

Delhi launches Rs 55 cr collateral-free loan scheme for small businesses

Scheme will also serve women entrepreneurs and help economic growth, says state government

Delhi launches Rs 55 cr collateral-free loan scheme for small businesses
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 4:47 PM IST

Fund review: Franklin India Focused Equity Fund

Fund review: Franklin India Focused Equity Fund

Fund review: Franklin India Focused Equity Fund
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 4:41 PM IST

Consumer sector sees 4-year high in deals, ₹21,000 cr raised YTD, F&B leads

With regard to the quantum of fund raising in CY25 (YTD), the consumer segment witnessed deals worth more than Rs 21,200 crores, with 74% of the deals in Food & Beverage segment.

Consumer sector sees 4-year high in deals, ₹21,000 cr raised YTD, F&B leads
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 3:27 PM IST