Vineet Arora, executive director and chief business officer, HDFC Life, talks about how incentives spread out through the policy term versus upfront commissions, along with customer awareness of what they are buying, can reduce policy lapses and early surrender. He also gives the industry perspective on the recent Irdai consultation paper on commission caps
Gold buyers may face a higher final jewellery bill this Dhanteras after BIS raised hallmarking charges from Rs 45 to Rs 75 per article
Strong Q2 earnings from NSE and MCX have brought capital market stocks into focus. The Nifty Capital Market index, however, declined after surging nearly 5 per cent in the previous session
Jewellery, online purchases, and exchange-traded funds serve different purposes. Compare their costs, risks, liquidity, and tax treatment before deciding how to buy gold this Dhanteras
A viral video estimates a Rohtang Pass Maggi seller’s off-season daily sales at Rs 14,000 to Rs 15,000, sparking discussion about business costs
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Following the announcement, banking stocks experienced a sharp and immediate sell off. On September 24, certain bank stocks witnessed intense pressure including five major private banks
Calculate & Plan your future with ICICI Prudential Life's retirement calculator
Sebi’s PRIM framework allows portfolio managers to offer customised mutual fund investment strategies using direct plans, ETFs and SIFs. Know the ₹25 lakh minimum investment, eligibility criteria, fees and key rules effective April 1, 2027.
As India's affluent families build wealth through entrepreneurship and property, the focus is shifting towards diversified portfolios, professional family offices, global investments and succession planning to protect wealth across generations.
Young investors are reporting more market losses; senior citizens, on the other hand, are declaring more income from financial investments
Before you get swayed by how grand your festive celebrations or wedding should look, take stock of your repayment capacity, too. Debt can empower, but it can also feed addiction to consumption and the lure of market profits
Stock trading entails high risk. But when you borrow to trade in the rush to make quick gains, you raise the stakes many times over. The unpredictable market movements, the costs and your own behavioural errors could land you in a deeper well of losses
Missed EMIs can trigger recovery calls and visits. While revised RBI directions set boundaries on agent conduct, makes lender accountability specific and transparent from January 2027, knowing about your options will help
Explore SBI Aggressive Hybrid Fund's 75:25 equity-debt allocation, large-cap exposure, debt strategy, returns and performance across 1, 3, 5 and 10 years.
Explore Nippon India Nifty 50 BeES, a low-cost ETF tracking the Nifty 50. Know its expense ratio, tracking error, liquidity and suitability for new investors.
While 74 per cent of North Indians aspire to retire early, only 26 per cent expect their retirement savings to last at least 10 years, highlighting the gap between retirement ambitions and financial preparedness.
