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As investment participation grows in India, scammers are using messaging groups and fake apps to lure investors with promises of quick returns. Here's what to do if you fall for such frauds. 

Indian Bank has raised rates by 15 basis points on its 555-day Ind Grow and 777-day Ind Prosper fixed deposits, effective October 23, 2026. Check latest rates here. 

Bharat Pensioners Samaj seeks early announcement and payment of pending dearness relief instalment along with arrears; rate may rise from 60% to 63%

Ahead of Dhanteras, buyers must verify a gold item's purity before purchasing them. This ensures that the purchases does justice to the price paid by a customer. Here's how to do it. 

Sold land or property at a profit? Section 54EC bonds can help you claim exemption on long-term capital gains. Know the eligible bonds, ₹50 lakh investment limit, six-month deadline and five-year holding requirement un...

An interest-free or concessional loan from your employer can have tax implications. Understand how the taxable amount is calculated, when loans up to ₹20,000 are exempt, and which medical loans qualify for tax exemptio...

Term insurance provides financial protection to a policyholders beneficiaries if the policyholder dies during the policy term. Depending on the plan, nominees can receive the death benefit as a lump sum, instalments, or ...

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq and Joyalukkas have different gold rates in October 2026. Here are the 22K and 24K gold prices per gram and 10 grams, and which jeweller offers the lowest listed rates before buying g...

Banks in several Indian cities will be closed on October 26 in observance of several regional holidays. Full details here.

J&K Bank has increased accident insurance cover to ₹1 crore for permanent Jammu and Kashmir government employees under a five-year agreement. The package includes disability protection, education assistance, prefer...

Agricultural land attracts wealthy Indian celebrities for farming, investment, privacy and potential tax advantages. Genuine farming income may be exempt from central income tax while qualifying rural land sales may avoi...

Inherited gold jewellery may hold financial and sentimental value, but selling or exchanging it involves more than checking current gold prices. Here are six things to consider, from purity and resale value to exchange d...

Rising yields offer an opportunity to lock in higher yields, but inflation risks, higher crude prices and further rate hikes could push bond yields higher.

Zomato and SBI Card have opened applications for the first 5,000 Eternal co-branded credit cards, following 5 lakh early-access requests. The card offers discounts and cashback across Eternal apps and select partners.

SEBI has urged investors to verify three things before trusting viral investment tips: intermediary registration, trading app authenticity and payment details. Learn how these checks can help investors identify fraudulen...

With equity markets under pressure, mutual fund investors are reassessing their portfolios. But which actively managed equity schemes have stayed in positive territory across 1, 3, and 5 years? Heres a closer look at the...

The government has set spending limits for grants given to identified Pensioners Welfare Associations, with up to 25% flexibility in individual expense categories. Here's what services these PWAs offer, what the rule...

FD laddering helps investors spread savings across fixed deposits with different maturity dates. Understand how this strategy can improve liquidity, manage interest rate risks, support retirement planning and align FD in...

The July 2026 DA hike announcement is awaited by central government employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali on 8 November. Here is what is known about the announcement date, revised dearness allowance, dearness relief a...

Aadhaar is used for opening bank accounts, SIM verification, and PAN linking. Heres what you need to know about the information UIDAI stores, how Aadhaar authentication works, whether your bank account is at risk, and wh...

Gold, silver prices today, 25 October: Check the retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai today. 

Received a WhatsApp loan offer from a lending app? Check these 5 safety measures before clicking the link. Verify the lender, check the website, protect sensitive details, compare loan costs and avoid suspicious upfront ...