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LIC's Index Plus Plan provides holders a dual benefit of life cover and market-linked investment with flexible fund options, guaranteed additions, and partial withdrawals for long-term financial planning.

ECS/NACH return charges are penalties levied for failed auto-debit payments due to insufficient funds or mandate errors. Timely balance management helps avoid these costly penalties and disruptions.

Starting July 1, IRCTC will allow Tatkal tickets to be booked only to Aadhaar authenticated users. Later from July 15 onwards, Aadhaar-based OTP authentication will be mandatory for Tatkal bookings

Small finance banks in the country are offering fixed deposit interest rates of up to 8.60% in 2025, making them an attractive option for conservative investors seeking higher returns.

The digitisation that has transformed banking and payments offers hope for other sectors, but only if implemented with genuine political will.

Go Digit Insurance has settled claims for migrant labourers in Noida under parametric insurance after temperatures exceeded 42°C. The policy offers pay outs up to ₹3000 for health protection and daily needs, plus a ho...

Mint Money journalist Shipra Singh will host the second episode of the ongoing Extraclass series on 19 June. Register now.

Mutual funds: We list out all the top performing large cap mutual funds in the past five years

Managing multiple high-interest debts can be stressful. Personal loans can help consolidate these debts into one payment, potentially saving on interest. However, it's essential to assess the commitment and budgeting req...

Home loans and loans against property (LAP) are secured loans with different purposes. Home loans are for purchasing real estate, while LAP allows borrowing against property for various needs. Choosing between them depen...

Digital wallets originated in Kenya with M-Pesa, providing secure money transfer for those without bank access. This model evolved in India, facilitating financial inclusion through UPI. Today, mobile payments are integr...

Smart strategies like tax benefits, refinancing, early interest payments, and flexible EMI plans can help reduce your education loan burden and ensure financially stress-free student debt management.

Irdai mandated parity for AYUSH claims with allopathic care in Jan 2024. Yet patients face rejection over unclear rules, documentation issues and varying insurer interpretations.

The credit score above 700 is believed to be good. And when it is above 750, it is considered excellent. And when the score is excellent, you can manage to raise personal loan at a low rate of interest.

Prepayment of loan involves payment of interest on the outstanding loan. Rate of interest is inversely proportional to the outstanding tenure