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- Personal loans jump 32% in Q1 FY27: How home, auto and consumer loans compare — and what borrowers should watch
Personal loans are growing much faster than home loans, but home finance remains the much larger credit category. Consumer durable and two-wheeler loans are also expanding. Here’s what the latest credit trends reveal about how Indians are borrowing and what consumers should watch.
- TDS statements can be filed directly through TRACES portal: What changed from tax year 2026–27? Expert explains
TDS and TCS compliance has moved to an online filing setup from Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, changing how deductors submit quarterly statements. The process brings fresh forms, a separate compliance environment, and updated filing steps. Here’s what deductors need to know.
- NRI home loan after RBI rate hike: Should borrowers increase down payment or retain overseas savings? Experts explain
Higher interest rates could push up EMIs on floating-rate home loans for NRIs.
- RBI repo rate at 5.50%: Another 50 bps hike likely by March 2027 — which debt mutual funds suit 3–18 month horizons?
The RBI’s 25-bps repo rate hike has reshaped the outlook for debt-fund investors as bond yields rise and markets assess further rate moves. Here’s what investors should consider based on their 3-month, 12-month and 18-month investment horizons.
- UPI MDR: Who decides ultimate implementation and enforcement of MDR caps? Any dedicated fund for small merchants?
India is considering delaying a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 until January 2027. The postponement would give payment companies time to update systems and merchants time to prepare. Person-to-person payments and smaller merchant transactions would remain free.
- Opened a demat account for your minor child? Know how investment income is taxed and reported in ITR
Opening a demat account for your minor child can raise questions about who pays tax on the income and where it should be reported. From clubbing rules and capital gains to ITR schedules and exemptions, here’s what parents need to know before filing.
- Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund: 1 stock exit, DLF sees major buying in September 2026 — key takeaways for investors
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund’s September portfolio shows a clear shift in select existing holdings, even as the fund exited only one stock. DLF saw the biggest increase, while major names continued to dominate the portfolio. What changed in the mutual fund’s latest portfolio?
- Mandatory 10% health insurance co-pay: What it means for policyholders
The General Insurance Council is reportedly considering a mandatory 10% co-pay in retail health insurance policies, potentially capped at ₹5 lakh per claim. Here’s what co-payment means, why it is being considered, and how it could affect senior citizens and other policyholders.
- Vague ‘misrepresentation’ not enough to deny claims: Consumer court orders insurer to pay full ₹50 lakh to nominee
Insurer failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify claim rejection, Kurnool Consumer Commission says.
- Gold ETFs: After a 5% fall in 2026, what price level offers a buying opportunity? Mutual fund investors take note
Gold prices have corrected sharply, but the fall may be creating an opportunity for investors. Here’s the key price level to watch for those considering investing in gold ETFs, along with the factors that could influence prices ahead.