India’s mutual fund assets hit a historic ₹73.7 lakh crore in FY2025-26, driven by rising retail participation, increased SIPs, and broader product interest, signalling a shift towards mainstream household investing across urban and Tier-II centres. India’s mutual fund industry ended…
State Bank of India launches Har Ghar Lakhpati, a recurring deposit plan encouraging disciplined savings for long-term financial goals, with potential to grow modest monthly instalments into over ₹1 lakh within 10 years. State Bank of India’s Har Ghar Lakhpati…
As market fluctuations and healthcare expenses grow, affluent investors are adopting more comprehensive and flexible retirement plans that integrate Goal setting, tax efficiency, asset allocation, and regular reviews to secure their financial future. Retirement planning works best when it starts…
Daily habits and small decisions can quietly chip away at savings or boost financial well-being. Experts highlight that understanding spending, prioritising durability, cooking at home, and asking for better deals are powerful steps towards financial health. Looking back, the most…
Online calculators offer rough estimates for LIC policy surrender values but require careful consideration of policy terms, regulations, and vested bonuses, with recent rule changes adding complexity to the process. An online LIC surrender value calculator can give policyholders a…
India’s securities regulator is launching an extensive reform plan combining lighter compliance, advanced technology, and investor education to deepen and modernise markets in FY27, including AI-driven initiatives and regulatory simplifications. India’s markets regulator is preparing a wider reform drive in…
Tamil Nadu’s inaugural agriculture budget under the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government introduces modern farming tools alongside traditional practices, while fostering closer ties with the Centre through new schemes focused on soil health, crop diversification, and AI-driven advisory services. Tamil Nadu’s…
The Reserve Bank of India is introducing stricter controls on recovery practices, requiring banks to ensure fair treatment and accountability of recovery agents, with new rules set to be implemented in January 2027. India’s central bank is moving to tighten…
India’s central bank introduces stricter guidelines for lenders to prevent harassment during debt recovery, including regulated contact hours, accountability measures, and restrictions on device restrictions, effective from January 2027. India’s central bank has moved to tighten the rules governing loan…
India secures second place in Forbes Asia’s ‘Best Under A Billion’ list, with the rising prominence of tech-focused firms signalling a shift in regional economic growth and competition with China. India has secured the second spot in Forbes Asia’s latest…
