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NaBFID Zero-Coupon Bonds: Is Your ₹10K Worth It?
NaBFID is issuing zero-coupon bonds worth ₹20,000 crore. You invest at a discount today and get the full face value back after 10 years — no regular interest, but a fixed guaranteed return. Here's what that means for your money.
mint - moneyCKYC: 1 ID Unlocks All Your Financial Accounts?
A CKYC number is a 14-digit ID linked to your KYC documents stored in a central government registry. Once registered, banks, mutual funds, and insurers can verify your identity instantly — no more submitting Aadhaar and PAN copies every single time.
mint - moneySmall Cap Funds: 5 Things You Must Check Before SIP
Small cap mutual funds can deliver strong returns in good years, but they are risky and volatile. Before you start a SIP in any small cap fund, know exactly what you are signing up for.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsInherited Property at a Loss? Save Tax in 3 Steps
If you sold inherited property for less than you paid (or its fair value), you can report that loss in ITR-2 and use it to reduce tax on future property or investment gains — but only if you file correctly and on time.
mint - moneySIP Hits ₹31,781 Cr: Are You Missing the Wave?
Ordinary Indians now own 61% of all mutual fund money. SIP investments hit a record high, showing the middle class is betting big on mutual funds. Are you part of this wealth-building wave?
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance News6 MF Folios, 6 Disputes: Is Your Demat Safer?
SEBI now lets demat-held mutual fund units use SWP and STP features. So should you shift your MFs from SOA folios to a demat account? Here's what actually matters for your money and your family.
mint - moneyBond SIPs Launch: Is ₹1,000/month Right for You?
Just like equity SIPs let you invest in stocks monthly, Bond SIPs now let you invest in corporate or government bonds every month — giving you regular fixed income with smaller amounts than buying bonds outright.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLinePhone Upgrade Trap: ₹1.2L EMI You Can't Afford?
Millions of Indians are buying ₹80,000+ phones on 12-24 month EMIs despite no real income growth. This upgrade trap quietly kills your savings rate, hurts your credit score, and delays real financial goals like an emergency fund or home down payment.
Wealth-Economic TimesHDFC Metal ETF: Should You Add It to Your SIP?
HDFC Mutual Fund has launched a Nifty Metal ETF and a Fund of Fund version, letting everyday investors bet on India's steel, aluminium, and copper sectors without picking individual stocks.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsForeign Assets in ITR: Are You Using the Right Rate?
If you own foreign bank accounts, stocks, or property, you must report them in your ITR using the SBI TTBR exchange rate. Using the wrong rate — or skipping the disclosure — can trigger heavy penalties under the Black Money Act.
Wealth-Economic TimesPaytm Money Gets ₹100 Cr Boost: Is Your SIP Safer?
Paytm is investing ₹100 crore into Paytm Money, its wealth and investing platform. If you use it for SIPs or mutual funds, here's what this means for your money and your account.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineValue Funds Underperforming? Your SIP Still Has Hope
Most value mutual funds have struggled over the past year, with many posting losses. But experts say value investing works over long cycles — not 12 months. Here's what you should actually check before pulling out your money.
mint - money1 SEBI Exam Sells SIFs Now: Is Your ₹10L Safe?
SEBI now allows one single certification exam to cover both mutual funds and high-risk SIF products. This means your MF distributor can now pitch complex, high-minimum investment products to you — with the same basic qualification.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsHDFC Bank Crash: Is Your SIP Portfolio Bleeding?
HDFC Bank shares fell sharply — their worst single-day drop in years. Since crores of Indians hold HDFC Bank through SIPs and mutual funds, this crash hits everyday investors far more than they realise.
NDTV Profit - LatestGroww Expands Into 5 Services: Is Your Money Safe?
Groww, India's biggest stockbroker, is rapidly expanding into loans, wealth management, US stocks, mutual funds, and AI tools. Before you trust one app with all your money, here's what every Indian investor must know.
Inc42 MediaPre-IPO Investing: 5 Risks You Must Know
Big IPOs like NSE and Jio Platforms are coming. Some investors bought in early and made huge gains. But pre-IPO investing is risky, illiquid, and mostly out of reach for regular salaried Indians — here is what you need to know.
Wealth-Economic TimesSame Fund Category, 5x Equity Gap: Pick Right?
Balanced Advantage Funds sound similar but can hold anywhere from 15% to 71% in stocks. Same SEBI label, very different risk. Before you invest, check what's actually inside your fund.
mint - moneySensex Slumps 400 Points: Is Your SIP Safe?
Sensex fell 400 points and Nifty slipped below 24,250, snapping a three-day winning run. Banking and realty stocks led the fall. Here is what this means for your SIP, mutual funds, and long-term savings — and what you should actually do.
NDTV Profit - LatestClaiming a Dead Relative's MF? SEBI Made It Easier
SEBI has told AMFI to simplify how families claim mutual fund units after an investor dies. Whether you are a nominee or a legal heir, the paperwork and process just got less painful. Here is what changed and what you must do now.
mint - moneyAI Wealth Apps Are Here: Is Your Money Safe?
A new AI-powered investment platform called Veriqus just raised ₹387 crore in funding. More robo-advisors are entering India. Here is what this means for everyday investors and whether you should trust AI with your money.
Inc42 MediaInsurance ETF Launched: Is Your ₹500 SIP Worth It?
ICICI Prudential has launched a new ETF that tracks India's insurance sector index. Instead of picking one insurance stock, you get exposure to the whole industry in one low-cost fund — useful if you believe India's insurance market will grow.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsSIP '6.7% Return' Myth: What Your Real Gains Look Like
A viral social media post claims SIPs only gave 6.7% returns over 20 years. That number is wrong because it uses a flawed calculation method. SIPs actually work best in flat or falling markets — and the real returns are far higher.
mint - moneyBuying a Home Early? 5 Hidden Costs of Social Pressure
Many Indians buy homes, take big loans, or skip investing just because family and neighbours expect it. This social pressure quietly destroys wealth — and here's how to stop it from draining yours.
freefincal₹25K SIP for 30 Years: Can You Build ₹8 Crore?
A monthly SIP of ₹25,000 at 12% annual returns can grow to roughly ₹8.74 crore in 30 years. The secret? Compounding — your returns earn returns. Starting early makes the biggest difference of all.
mint - money1% Income Rule: Build ₹1 Cr More for Retirement?
Instead of increasing your SIP by a fixed rupee amount each year, investing 1% more of your salary every year grows your retirement corpus dramatically — because your income grows too, making the upgrade automatic and powerful.
mint - moneyDual Income, Still Broke? Pune Family's ₹1.2L Budget
A Pune couple with one child earns two salaries but still struggles with over ₹1.2 lakh in monthly expenses. Rent, childcare, and EMIs eat most of it. Here's how to audit your own family budget before it spirals.
mint - moneyActive Small-Cap Funds: Are You Missing 20% Returns?
Active small-cap mutual funds have on average beaten their benchmark index by a wide margin over the last decade, both in returns earned and losses avoided. Here is what that means for your SIP money.
mint - moneyF&O Trading Trap: Are You Risking Your Life Savings?
Futures and Options trading is luring salaried Indians with promises of quick wealth. But SEBI data shows 9 out of 10 retail traders lose money in F&O — and leveraged bets can wipe out years of hard-earned savings in days.
mint - moneyMF Transmission Rules Eased: Can Your Family Claim Faster?
AMFI has simplified the process for families to claim mutual fund units after an investor dies. Address proof, name mismatches, and signature verification — common blockers — are now easier to resolve across all fund houses.
mint - moneyMarket Crash? Your Asset Mix Can Save ₹6L
History shows that spreading your money across equity and debt — not putting everything in stocks — can protect your savings when markets fall badly. Here's what 25 years of Indian market crashes teach us about smarter investing.
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