Mumbai’s District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed New India Assurance and its third-party administrator to settle a cataract insurance claim dispute, highlighting issues of undisclosed policy modifications and unfair trade practices. Mumbai’s District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered…
Navigating the complexities of purchasing a new home before selling the existing one hinges on strategic timing, financing options, and experienced negotiation, as market speeds and costs pose risks and opportunities for homeowners. Buying a new home before selling the…
As life expectancy rises across Asia, Manulife’s research reveals a growing focus on independence and personalised health solutions, with insurers adapting their messaging to reflect a new self-reliant attitude towards legacy and care. As people across Asia live longer, Manulife…
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced the expansion of education loans at a 4% interest rate for students from OBC, EWS, minority communities, and persons with disabilities, aiming to enhance social mobility and educational access. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant…
In 2026, India’s gold-loan market is marked by a shifting landscape where public-sector banks compete with non-banking financial companies on price, speed, and convenience , reshaping borrower choices amid evolving industry standards. India’s gold-loan market in 2026 remains a study…
A detailed breakdown of a Bengaluru professional’s monthly expenses of ₹1 lakh has ignited online discussions about the rising costs of living in India’s tech capital, highlighting the financial pressures faced by young city dwellers. A Bengaluru professional’s detailed monthly…
As social media and AI tools flood the internet with financial tips of varying quality, advisers see a turning point where expert guidance becomes increasingly valued amid widespread misinformation and client confusion. Financial advisers are finding that the flood of…
Authorities in Islamabad have issued a warning about a new scam that uses fake e-challan messages to trick residents into revealing banking details, highlighting a rising trend in cyber fraud linked to government enforcement notices. Islamabad Traffic Police have warned…
Emerging research reveals that high consumer and corporate debt levels are influencing environmental outcomes, with strained household budgets encouraging resource-intensive choices and debt costs affecting ecological accountability across sectors. Financial debt is usually treated as a private problem, but it…
Godrej Finance aims to double its branches in Andhra Pradesh and expand its gold loan portfolio across southern India after acquiring Kanakadurga Finance, setting sights on a ₹5,000 crore gold loan book by 2031 and serving nearly 1 million customers…
While cosigning may seem supportive, it carries significant and often overlooked consequences for the co-signer’s credit and financial stability, according to experts. Agreeing to cosign a loan can feel like a straightforward way to help someone close to you, especially…
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has mandated Star Health and Allied Insurance to reimburse a family over wrongful rejection of a child’s hospitalisation claim, emphasising the importance of medical opinion in insurance disputes. A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has said…
