A new health insurance policy may not provide immediate coverage for planned procedures due to waiting periods. Experts advise policyholders to carefully check policy terms and consider the implications of switching insurers, especially regarding ongoing treatments and waiting period credit.…
Shoppers celebrating Raksha Bandhan are warned as scammers ramp up attacks with fake offers, courier alerts, and AI-driven impersonation, prompting calls for increased vigilance and cybersecurity measures. Festival shoppers are being warned to stay alert as cyber fraudsters step up…
With ageing demographics, urbanisation, and evolving family structures, India’s senior living industry is transitioning from niche to mainstream, driven by new housing models, technological advances, and a growing ‘silver economy’. India’s senior living sector is moving from niche idea to…
India’s efforts to combat digital payment fraud have ramped up, with millions of suspicious accounts flagged and billions in transactions blocked, yet the complexity of multilayered mule networks continues to hinder full recovery of stolen funds. By the end of…
Gurugram police have arrested five additional suspects connected to a large-scale China-linked cyber fraud network, raising the total arrests to 40 as investigators trace the laundering of stolen funds through cryptocurrency and mule accounts. Police in Gurugram have arrested five…
Expert advice highlights that responsible management, paying in full, on time, and using the right cards for the right expenses, is essential to maximise credit card rewards and maintain a healthy credit profile, with new insights on best practices for…
Traditional age-based bond rules are outdated as longer life expectancies shift the focus towards personalised, flexible investment strategies that balance risk and income for today’s retirees. The old rule of thumb that says your bond allocation should roughly match your…
As contactless and mobile payments dominate, households must adapt with clear tracking, automation, and guardrails to prevent hidden spending from eroding financial control in a digital-first world. In towns where almost every purchase now involves a tap, a scan or…
Relocating to a major city can significantly impact health insurance needs, from rising premiums to coverage adjustments, making it essential for policyholders to review and adapt their plans accordingly. Moving to a metro city can reshape more than a commute…
Edelweiss Mutual Fund’s Radhika Gupta highlights the importance of liquidity and practicality in distinguishing true investments from emotionally valuable possessions like jewellery, luxury goods, and property, advocating for a focus on cash-ready assets over aspirational ones. Radhika Gupta has drawn…
India’s pension regulator has extended the contribution cut-off time for the National Pension System (NPS) to 1:30 pm to enhance user experience and operational efficiency, offering subscribers more flexibility for same-day investments. India’s pension regulator has given National Pension System…
Wrapping bank cards in aluminium foil can block some RFID signals but provides only narrow security benefits. Experts emphasise that social engineering scams, where fraudsters trick individuals into revealing personal details, remain the primary threat, urging consumers to stay vigilant…
