Planning to buy a home this Diwali? Home loan interest rates start at 7.25% in November 2026, with public and private sector banks and housing finance companies offering different rates. Compare SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and other lenders before choosing a home loan.

An IT couple shared their monthly budget of ₹1.73 lakh in Bengaluru, covering their rent, transport, groceries and more. However, their biggest expense was their travel budget.

Dhanteras offers and attractive financing schemes can make buying a new car appealing. However, buyers should remember that a vehicle is a long-term financial commitment involving expenses beyond the loan EMI.

A widow won a ₹60 lakh income tax dispute after ITAT Pune accepted her explanation that the cash deposited in her bank account was gifted by her late husband for her and their two daughters. The tribunal ordered deletion of the entire tax addition.

India’s Defence Accounts Department is running a month-long campaign to help defence pensioners submit digital life certificates through more than 200 SPARSH centres. The initiative promotes Aadhaar-based face authentication, with extra assistance for people over 80 and persons with disabilities.

With face authentication technology, pensioners can generate their digital life certificates using smartphones from the comfort of their homes. This eliminates the need to depend on others or visit bank branches for routine pension verification.

A ₹1 lakh investment in silver three years ago would be worth nearly ₹2.49 lakh today, against ₹2.25 lakh in gold. Silver leads over one and three years, while gold edges ahead over five years, based on IBJA rates.

NPS subscribers could benefit from greater exposure to AIFs, REITs and InvITs as pension funds explore alternative investments. SBI Pension Funds MD & CEO Pranay Ranjan Dwivedi explains the potential returns, suggested allocation and risks.

Motor insurance rules change from December 15, 2026. Car and bike owners must check five things before renewal, including mandatory covers, passenger protection, personal accident insurance, own-damage cover and separate premium disclosures.

The development has triggered concern among bullion dealers, jewellery manufacturers and traders, particularly because the adulterated gold can appear similar to genuine gold during initial inspection.