The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is expected to harden India’s marine insurance market, with annual premiums of over ₹5,000 crore. Industry players are warning of a spike in freight costs and insurance premiums due to mandatory war cover for vessels transiting the Red Sea en route to West Asia and Europe. A spokesperson
Buying a luxury independent floor in South Delhi just got a lot more expensive. Property prices in the region have jumped between 64% and 105% in the last three years, according to a new report by Golden Growth Fund (GGF), a Category-II real estate-focused Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). According to the report, in Category-A colonies
The Centre has given the green light to the 8th Pay Commission, which is set to revise pay and pensions for over 1 crore employees and retirees. The revised pay structure is expected to come into force from January 1, 2026. ALSO READATM withdrawals, other banking services to be costlier from July 1 – here’s
If you think that RBI’s repo rate cut affects only loans, then this news is important for you. In the last 5 months, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut a total of 100 basis points i.e. 1% in three monetary policy meetings (MPC). Its direct impact is now visible on the interest rates
In today’s fast-paced world, planning for retirement is crucial for everyone, especially for those in their 20s and 30s who’ve just begun their financial journey. For many, the figure of Rs 1 crore has long symbolised financial success. From childhood, we’ve heard that becoming a “crorepati” means you’ve made it. But in the world of
State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced its savings bank account interest rate to 2.5% for all account balances, effective June 15. This change follows a 50 basis point reduction in the repo rate by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week. Last time SBI cut savings bank rates was on October 15, 2022
A few years ago, a friend faced a sudden job loss in Mumbai. And with the high rentals in Mumbai, clubbed with the astronomical cost of living in general, life became tough. So, with rent due and not much savings to fall back on, he maxed out his credit card, paying huge sums in interest
If you are planning a long-term investment in mutual funds and are looking for a fund that can give returns of crores over time, then ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund can be a strong option for you. This is the oldest scheme of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund House, which was launched in October 1994. So far
ITR Filing AY 2025-26: One common question most taxpayers grapple with every year when they file their income tax return (ITR) is if they can claim both House Rent Allowance (HRA) and home loan interest deduction benefits. So, the answer is ‘yes’, it is legally possible since many taxpayers live on rent and also pay
In a major development in India’s private retail energy sector, Adani Total and Jio BP have partnered to integrate each other’s energy products at their retail outlets. According to an Adani Total Gas statement, while Adani Total Gas outlets will offer Jio BP’s petrol and diesel at their outlets, Jio BP will integrate Adani Total
Indian equity markets ended higher in Wednesday’s session on a higher note, near day’s high, as the geopolitical tension between Iran and Israel eased. The Nifty 50 closed the session 200 points or 0.80% higher at 25,244, the Sensex rose 700 points or 0.85% to end at 82,755. In line with the overall bullish market
In the wake of RBI repo rate cuts in the last around 6 months, the affordability of homes for buyers has improved across eight major cities in the country in the first half of this year, according to a report. According to Knight Frank India’s latest Affordability Index for H1 2025, housing affordability has improved
Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk is preparing for a major push in India with its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide), according to a report by The Economic Times. The company is targeting sales of $1 billion (around Rs 8,600 crore) in the next five -seven years. The Economic Times, citing sources, reports that a pan-India
