Personal Finance
Invest to boost portfolio resilience amid current bout of uncertainty
These funds could, however, underperform during bull runs when the crowd chases speculative bets
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The tax bite on jackpots: What lottery and game show winners must know?
Winning crores feels thrilling, but taxes slash the prize sharply. Here's an explanation how TDS, surcharges and cess reduce your lottery or game show windfall
 "The tax bite on jackpots: What lottery and game show winners must know?")
Filing taxes for first time? Step-by-step guide to register on I-T portal
Registering on the income tax e-filing portal is the first step to file your return. A quick look at the step-by-step process to get started online
 "Filing taxes for first time? Step-by-step guide to register on I-T portal")
Looking for safe returns? Check limited period FD offering 7% till Sep
Special deposit schemes from SBI, Indian Bank and IDBI offer attractive rates, but the investment window is closing soon.
 "Looking for safe returns? Check limited period FD offering 7% till Sep")
Zero depreciation cover may be the shield your car insurance misses
A zero depreciation add-on in car insurance can help you avoid hefty out-of-pocket repair costs by covering the full replacement value of parts, even after wear and tear
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What Lord Ganesha teaches us about SIPs, diversification, wealth building
From SIPs to diversification, here are 5 money lessons inspired by Ganesha's wisdom.
 "What Lord Ganesha teaches us about SIPs, diversification, wealth building")
Saba Azad rents Hrithik Roshan's Juhu Flat for ₹75K, market rate in lakhs
For added perspective, a 3,600 sq ft unit in the same building was leased in 2023 for Rs 10 lakh a month
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No more misleading stock tips? Sebi cracks down on fraudulent influencers
SEBI is intensifying its crackdown on unregistered investment advisors and financial influencers who mislead retail investors through social media.
 "No more misleading stock tips? Sebi cracks down on fraudulent influencers")
Big cashback for Flipkart, Myntra shoppers: New SBI co-branded Card decoded
. If your monthly cart is dominated by Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip or food delivery/travel brands, the cashback benefits can add up to ₹20,000+ savings annually.
 "Big cashback for Flipkart, Myntra shoppers: New SBI co-branded Card decoded")
Investing in microcaps: Limit exposure to 5-10%, enter with 5-7-yr horizon
High volatility, low liquidity, and corporate governance are risks investors need to be prepared for
 "Investing in microcaps: Limit exposure to 5-10%, enter with 5-7-yr horizon")
Delaying term insurance? Premiums jump nearly 50% in just five years
Buying term cover in your 30s instead of 20s can inflate costs steeply, with premiums rising up to 50% in five years and adding lakhs to your long-term outgo
 "Delaying term insurance? Premiums jump nearly 50% in just five years")
HDFC Bank revises Imperia eligibility norms: New TRV rule from October
HDFC Bank has revised Imperia rules from Oct 1, 2025; customers can now qualify by maintaining ₹1 crore TRV at group level, alongside existing balance-based options
 "HDFC Bank revises Imperia eligibility norms: New TRV rule from October")
SBI credit card protection cover to cost less, new benefits kick in Sept 16
Cardholders to pay less for SBI's protection plan from September, as CPP variants get revised fees without losing key fraud cover and emergency support.
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DDA Premium Housing Scheme 2025: Guide to bidding, payment, what's on offer
The Scheme is titled as "DDA Premium Housing Scheme 2025 (Mode of disposal: e-Auction)" for sale of available HIG, MIG and LIG flats, and Car/Scooter garages in prime locations of Delhi
 "DDA Premium Housing Scheme 2025: Guide to bidding, payment, what's on offer")
Opted for UPS and thinking of going back to NPS?Here's all you need to know
Employees under UPS now have one-time option to shift back to NPS before retirement; assured payouts end but government adds 4% extra to NPS corpus at exit
 "Opted for UPS and thinking of going back to NPS?Here's all you need to know")
Failing to report Dream11/RummyCircle income? You could face 200% penalty
Tax on Dream11 and online card games: 30% flat rate, no deductions allowed
 "Failing to report Dream11/RummyCircle income? You could face 200% penalty")
Anil Kapoor, son Harsh Varrdhan buy Rs 5 cr flat in Mumbai's Bandra West
The deal also includes one garage space. The transaction incurred a stamp duty payment of Rs. 30 lakh and registration charges of Rs. 30,000.
 "Anil Kapoor, son Harsh Varrdhan buy Rs 5 cr flat in Mumbai's Bandra West")
Simpler, smarter ITR forms ahead as New Income Tax Act kicks in from April
From April 2026, your ITR filing experience will be simpler, with pre-filled smart forms and a cleaner tax framework.
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How to clear your 25-yr home loan in 10 years and save lakhs in interest
Rohit & Neha Cleared Their ₹50 Lakh Home Loan 15 Years Early - Here's How You Can Too
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Surat stockbroking fraud: Avoid unregistered middlemen posing as brokers
Dealing with such entities is highly risky, as they can block trading and abscond with deposits
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