Students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities now account for over 86% of education loan applications, signalling a major shift in India’s higher education financing trends towards smaller urban centres and employability-focused courses. India’s education-loan market is being reshaped…
Zomato’s delivery partners have accumulated over Rs 1 crore in retirement savings, marking a significant step in their adoption of formal pension schemes and long-term financial planning. Zomato said the retirement savings pool built by its delivery partners has passed…
Experts advise seafarers to begin mutual fund investing promptly, emphasising that delaying can erode potential gains through lost compound growth and inflation, with a measured, disciplined approach being key. For seafarers weighing whether to begin mutual fund investing, the central…
Effective travel budgeting, early booking, and smart spending strategies can help travellers make the most of their long-haul trips without overspending, from saving beforehand to enjoying local experiences cost-effectively. Planning a long-haul trip starts long before you reach the airport.…
Expert guidance underscores the importance of building cash reserves, automating retirement savings, protecting income, and balanced spending to secure long-term stability for women juggling multiple roles. Many women shoulder careers, childcare, household management and the constant friction of daily life,…
Egyptian lawmaker Ashraf Amin advocates for enhanced state measures, including artificial intelligence and cross-sector cooperation, to combat the escalating wave of fake banking pages and online scams targeting citizens’ personal data. Egyptian lawmaker Ashraf Amin has called for tougher state…
Fraudsters are increasingly mimicking legitimate banks through fake caller IDs and scripted calls, urging caution and verification to avoid financial theft. Phone scams are becoming more convincing as criminals borrow the look and sound of legitimate banks, using fake caller…
A Faridabad man was lured into a scam promising ₹1 crore for his old five-rupee note, leading police to arrest a suspect and intensify warnings against social media financial frauds. A cybercrime case in Faridabad has exposed a bizarre fraud…
As debates stir around the virtue of frugality, experts highlight the importance of mindset, arguing that true financial health balances saving with the freedom to enjoy life beyond strict austerity. Frugality is often treated as a virtue in itself, but…
Experts highlight the importance of early insurance investment as rising medical costs and economic shocks threaten household finances, urging better risk management to secure long-term stability. Insurance is often described as a safety net, but its real purpose is broader:…
Employers can safeguard the value of workplace defined contribution schemes through regular, detailed investment reviews, focusing on performance, risk, and governance to ensure better retirement outcomes for members amid evolving regulatory standards. Regularly checking pension investment performance is one of…
India’s Reserve Bank is debating new restrictions on flexible credit products, aiming to balance financial inclusion for self-employed workers with the need for prudent oversight amid ongoing digital lending reforms. India’s central bank is weighing whether to curb a form…
