Sent money to the wrong UPI ID? What happens next-and what you should do

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Last month, a 73-year-old spiritual teacher, who did not want to be named, accidentally transferred Rs.1,050 through the unified payments interface (UPI) to a wrong phone number.... Read More

A year of insurance reforms in India, yet more ground to cover

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- India's insurance landscape has undergone several consumer-facing changes through 2025. These include the creation of an industry-wide fraud-prevention repository, faster claims ... Read More

Stage collapses to flight delays: Why wedding insurance remains a hard sell

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Close to 4.6 million weddings are expected to be hosted by the end of the calendar year-and the wedding season is still only halfway through. These large-scale celebrations invol... Read More

Retirement savings revamp: NPS now includes gold, silver ETFs

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Thursday allowed the National Pension System (NPS) to include gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among ... Read More

What to do when banks refuse to reduce home loan interest rates

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- IT professional Akhil Surampally opted for a home loan through a non-banking finance company (NBFC). Even though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed interest rates by 1.25% s... Read More

A godsend for many, digital KYC remains a nightmare for people with disabilities

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- From wheelchair ramps to braille and audio instructions, the financial services industry has more or less been complying with demands for equal rights for people with disabilities... Read More

ELSS to RBI bonds: What really happens to locked-in money after holder's death

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Cancer consumed the life of 40-year-old V. Panda in January 2024. Nearly two years later, all assets belonging to the deceased marketing professional have been transferred to his... Read More

Looking to sell gold amid rally? Know how gains from SGBs, gold ETFs, and jewellery will be taxed

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- The festive buying, coupled with political uncertainty globally, led to a price surge in gold (66%) and silver (55%) around Dhanteras. While many investors rushed in to accumula... Read More

Money-smart kids: How young Indians are learning to save and grow money

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- "Granny, please tell uncle to escape from inflation villain and look beyond fixed deposits," says 11-year old Inaya. Meanwhile, nine-year-old Anika asks her father about the pro... Read More

Home loan insurance: Why your cover may not match your loan

New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- Festivals in India are considered auspicious for making big purchases, and for many families, that means buying a home. This year has been no different. Property registrations ha... Read More

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