Indian banks earned over ₹20,000 crore distributing insurance in FY26. HDFC Bank led at ₹6,927 crore. RBI's new mis-selling rules kick in from January 2027. Here is how bancassurance works, what the r
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Indian banks earned over ₹20,000 crore distributing insurance in FY26. HDFC Bank led at ₹6,927 crore. RBI's new mis-selling rules kick in from January 2027. Here is how bancassurance works, what the r
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Around $10 billion raised by 14 July 2026 under India's FCNR(B) special window - up from early estimates. But global yields, overseas tax, and West Asian liquidity constraints mean final mobilisation
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Bank of Baroda’s $600 million NMC Health settlement offers key compliance lessons for Indian businesses expanding overseas, without implying any admission of wrongdoing.
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Learn how to choose a financial advisor in India. Verify SEBI registration, fees, experience, conflicts, services and warning signs before hiring.
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Zero tax on a ₹14.65 lakh salary is real, but only if your employer contributes EPF on full basic salary. See the ₹7.5 lakh cap before relying on it.
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Changed jobs in FY 2025-26? See why combining two Form 16s can create a tax shortfall past the ₹12 lakh rebate threshold, and how to file it right.
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Compare ESOP vs RSU taxation in India: perquisite tax, capital gains, TDS rules, and the new FAST-DS 2026 disclosure scheme, and everything on ESOP/RSU.
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Surrenders made up 38.3% of life insurance payouts in FY26, ahead of maturity benefits at 36.9%. Here is what the RBI's FSR reveals about why, and what it means for your policy.
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Calculate your HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) for FY 2025-26. Metro vs non-metro rules, the new tax regime impact, rent to parents, HRA with a home loan, and the documents you need. Free HRA calc
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India VIX hits 11.83, lowest since Feb 2026. Brent at $72, Hormuz flows cross 10mn bpd, FPIs near-neutral in June, TCS results on July 9. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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EPF stops. Group health lapses. Advance tax starts. Here's what actually disappears when you quit your salaried job to freelance in India, and what to rebuild before you resign.
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Goal-based financial planning links every investment to a specific life goal. Learn what it means, how it works in India, and a 5-step framework to get started with your own plan.
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Brent crashes 10% to $72, India VIX halves from 27 to 13 in 4 days, Goldman upgrades India GDP, Meta buys into CRED, gold loans hit 41% of retail credit. Full breakdown inside.
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No SSY for boys? Here is what works instead. PPF, equity SIPs, NPS Vatsalya and post office schemes explained for parents planning their son's future in India.
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US-Iran deal signed, war ends after 107 days. Jio DRHP filed, NSE IPO announced, Brent at $79, gold crashes, silver down ₹10,000/kg. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday. Brent at $87, ECB hikes, SpaceX IPO 4x subscribed, India CPI at 3.93%, FPIs sold $30.71bn in CY2026. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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The bank approves EMI up to 55% of gross income. But your real affordability is lower - it depends on SIPs, emergency fund, insurance, and income risk. This article calculates the right number.
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RBI holds at 5.25%, India GDP hits 7.7% for FY26. Gold crashes 2.5%, US proposes 12.5% tariff on India, SpaceX files world's largest IPO. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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MSCI cuts India's EM weight to 11.2%, IMD downgrades monsoon to 90% of LPA, Sensex crashes 1,092 points. US-Iran Hormuz deal awaits Trump. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Redeeming mutual funds for a home down payment triggers capital gains tax, breaks compounding, and often stops SIPs. This guide runs the full numbers - tax, opportunity cost, and SIP impact - before y
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No pension, no plan? Most Indian families misjudge retirement readiness by anchoring to a corpus number. Learn how to assess monthly expenses, healthcare risk, income structure, and estate access.
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How much corpus do you need for Rs 1 lakh per month in retirement? Age-wise corpus targets, SIP required, safe withdrawal rate for India, and the healthcare buffer most plans ignore.
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India's 2025 insurance law passed by Parliament didn't extend open architecture to individual agents. Here's what changed, what didn't, and what bancassurance reform still means for SBI Life, LIC, and
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ITR-U lets you correct past returns up to 48 months after the Assessment Year. But it only works in one direction and can only be filed once. Understand the penalty slabs (25% to 70%), when you cannot
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Dividend income is taxable at your slab rate since FY 2020–21. Learn TDS rules (₹10,000 threshold), Section 57 deductions, foreign dividend reporting, IDCW tax treatment, and how to file correctly.
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Understand REIT taxation in India. Learn how dividend, interest, rent, repayment of debt, and capital gains from listed REITs are taxed, with simple examples.
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Understand income tax rules for senior citizens in India, including old vs new tax regime, Section 80TTB, Section 80D, advance tax relief, and SCSS tax treatment.
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Confused between reducing EMI or reducing tenure after a loan prepayment? See what saves more interest, when each option fits, and use a quick decision checklist.
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SEBI is using AI to track finfluencers. Use this checklist to spot risky “tips”, verify registrations, and avoid misleading promos.
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EPF vs PPF vs NPS explained simply for India (2026). Compare returns type, tax buckets, lock-in, liquidity, and how to combine them for retirement.
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EPF or PPF, which is better? Use this India guide with a quick comparison table, tax notes, withdrawal rules, and a clear decision guide.
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Learn how credit cards impact personal financial planning in India, from CIBIL score and utilization to minimum due traps and safe rules.
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Compare SWP vs annuity for monthly income. See ₹2 crore example, tax angle, risks, and a simple framework to choose.
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Compare Term Insurance, Endowment, and ULIP in a clear, unbiased way. Understand costs, cover, returns, and why separating protection and investing works best.
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Compare family floater vs individual health insurance in India - costs, coverage, pros & cons, and when to choose each. Simple guide for professionals.
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Protect income and cashflows first. See why term and health insurance form the base of a solid financial plan in India - then invest with confidence.
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Understand what term insurance means, how it works, key benefits, and why every professional needs it. Explained in simple terms for beginners.
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Understand SWP taxation in India: principal vs gains, FIFO unit rules, fund category and holding period basics - clear concepts, no rate tables.
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Learn how to size a 12–24 month SWP cash buffer, where to hold it, and when to refill—plus what to do when markets drop. India-focused, practical.
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Learn the bucket retirement strategy for Indians. Split corpus into cash, income & growth buckets to beat inflation and sustain 25–30 years.
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How to claim Section 80D for parents and senior citizens in FY 2025–26 - limits, medical expenditure without insurance, preventive check-ups, old vs new regime, and examples.
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Discover how India's life insurance industry is evolving post-New Tax Regime (NTR). Learn the key trends shaping the future of life insurance in 2025, including AI, financial planning integration, and
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