With six-month deposit rates varying sharply between lenders, savers should compare returns alongside early-withdrawal, interest calculation and renewal rules. For Indian savers who want to keep money safe without locking it away for years, short-term fixed deposits remain a familiar…
The Enforcement Directorate searched 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh over alleged fraudulent housing loans taken in NRIs’ names using forged documents. The Enforcement Directorate searched 13 sites across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh on Friday in a money laundering…
Indian Bank has raised rates by 15 basis points on its Ind Grow and Ind Prosper special fixed deposits, taking returns to 6.80% and 6.75% respectively from 23 October. Indian Bank has raised interest rates on two of its special…
WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal face new authentication rules requiring accounts linked to Indian mobile numbers to remain tied to an active SIM card. India’s telecom regulator has ordered major messaging platforms to tighten how they authenticate users, setting a January…
India’s government-backed National Savings Certificate offers 7.7% annual compounding over five years, but investors must accept locked-in funds and taxable maturity interest. For savers looking for a low-risk place to park money, the Post Office’s National Savings Certificate remains one…
OK Savings Bank’s new account combines daily 10,000-won deposits with a gamified pet-raising feature, offering a promotional rate of up to 15% before tax. OK Savings Bank has launched a short-term savings product designed to appeal to customers who want…
The FTC says a surge in high-value investment, romance and impersonation scams drove reported losses from $600m in 2020 to $3bn in 2025. Older Americans reported fraud losses rising fivefold between 2020 and 2025, with the total climbing from $600…
The ‘die with zero’ philosophy encourages people to use savings for meaningful experiences and generosity, but advisers warn it should never come at the expense of financial security. For people who have spent decades building savings, the idea of spending…
A husband’s death can leave women facing unfamiliar accounts, disputed property rights and urgent cash-flow pressures, making financial preparation essential long before a crisis. When a husband dies, the emotional shock is often followed by a practical scramble: locating money,…
Indian Bank has increased rates on its 555-day Ind Grow and 777-day Ind Prosper fixed deposits by 15 basis points, with higher rates applying to deposits opened from 23 October 2026. Indian Bank has raised rates on two of its…
A review of 1,764 finance videos found that nearly three in 10 were misleading, while clips making such claims attracted significantly more views. A new analysis has cast fresh doubt on the credibility of money advice circulating on social media,…
Hospital bills for pregnancy and newborn care can rise sharply, but waiting periods, delivery caps and gaps in newborn cover may leave families paying more than expected. Planning for a baby is often treated as a matter of buying clothes,…
