The effect of late rent payments on credit scores hinges on reporting methods, timing, and management, highlighting the importance of prompt action and potential benefits of rent reporting for building credit. Late rent is not automatically a credit disaster, but…
India’s rapid adoption of digital payments has facilitated convenience but also led to an alarming surge in digital arrest scams, exploiting fears and engineering psychological coercion. With losses reaching ₹54,000 crore, experts stress the need for increased awareness and cross-sector…
A recent incident underscores the dangers of fake search results in the crypto space, as a user falls victim to a phishing trap amid ongoing market turbulence and regulatory uncertainties. A cryptocurrency user who searched Google for help after losing…
Value Research’s latest list of five-star mutual funds underscores ongoing investor interest in long-term value and flexible-cap strategies, with performance data pointing to steady winners amidst market shifts in 2026. Value Research’s latest list of so-called wealth builders points to…
Workers of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation have called on the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to expedite resolution of pension disputes, transfer delays, and technical issues impacting thousands of employees amid broader national challenges with higher pension claims. Employees…
A 68-year-old woman from Mysuru fell victim to a sophisticated scam where fraudsters, posing as government officials and using AI-generated voices, duped her into transferring Rs 31.10 lakh, highlighting the growing threat of AI-facilitated cyber frauds. A 68-year-old woman in…
As AI begins automating routine tasks in wealth management, firms grapple with redefining training pathways for junior advisers to balance technological efficiency with essential human skills. Wealth management firms have spent years perfecting the first 90 days for junior advisers:…
Shriram General Insurance expects minimal impact on its motor third-party portfolio from the Supreme Court’s recent recognition of unpaid domestic work’s economic value, as the company continues its growth trajectory driven by motor premiums and strategic expansion. Shriram General Insurance…
A South Delhi consumer commission has held National Insurance guilty of denying a theft claim unjustly, ordering the insurer to pay over Rs 2 lakh along with interest and compensation, amid a broader trend of stricter insurer accountability. A South…
ICICI Lombard launches India’s first motor cyber insurance to protect connected vehicle users from cyber threats, hacking, and digital theft, recognising the rising digital vulnerabilities of modern automobiles. ICICI Lombard has launched what it describes as India’s first motor cyber…
India’s National Payments Corporation has affirmed that routine UPI transactions will continue to be free for users, addressing concerns over potential future charges while clarifying the system’s funding and fee structure. India’s National Payments Corporation has moved to calm fears…
Home buyers on August 7, 2026 face a stark disparity in mortgage pricing, with public-sector lenders offering rates as low as 7% for floating loans, while private and non-bank products reach above 10% to 20%, highlighting the evolving landscape of…
