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The Myth of Corporate Safety: Why Employer Health Insurance is Not Enough

Corporate health cover may offer convenience, but low limits, co-payments and employment-linked protection can leave families financially exposed during a medical crisis.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

Don't let fake discounts and paid rankings distort online shopping deals

Track price history, compare the final payable amount and keep screenshots
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

Term insurance purchases rise 1.5X post-GST break, more buy riders: Report

Lower premiums are prompting buyers to reassess their protection needs and opt for higher cover and riders.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

UPI charges explained: What happens when you pay ?5,000, ?50,000 or ?1 lakh

The government estimates about 96% of merchant payments will remain unaffected by the changes. the network processed 24.51 billion transactions valued at 29.9 trillion rupees in august.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

UPI MDR explained: How new charges compare with debit, credit cards

Credit cards can cost merchants 1.5-2.5%, while debit cards can cost up to 0.9%; new upi mdr is capped at rs 300
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

UPI MDR from Oct 15: Will your SIP, automated insurance payments cost more?

The payment method matters: one-time upi transactions and automated mandates will be treated differently under the new framework
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

UPI, net banking or bank transfer: What does funding your broker cost?

Upi may remain free for investors, but brokers could face a new cost every time customers move money into their trading accounts - even if they never make a trade
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

How to Know Whether You Are Investing or Just Reacting

Goal-based investing, fixed asset allocation and periodic reviews can help investors resist market noise, emotional impulses and costly portfolio churn.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

How to Match Investment Products with Your Time Horizon

Aligning investments with goal deadlines can balance liquidity, market risk and inflation while preventing costly timeline mismatches.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

The Tax-Saving Trap: Why Deductions Should Never Dictate Your Portfolio

Investment choices should be based on financial goals, risk and liquidity, with tax efficiency considered only after the portfolio's core structure is determined.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

How to Create a Low-Stress Portfolio If You Hate Volatility

Risk-averse investors can balance growth, stability and liquidity through diversified assets, disciplined allocation and annual rebalancing.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

How to Rebalance Your Portfolio Once a Year

Annual rebalancing helps investors correct asset-allocation drift, manage risk and restore their target portfolio mix without reacting to market noise.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

How to Think about Retirement If You Are in Your 20s and Hate the Word

Starting early can turn modest investments into long-term financial autonomy, providing the freedom to change jobs, take a sabbatical or pursue a different career.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

What ongoing costs should first-time renters remember

First-time renters should budget beyond rent for setup costs, monthly bills and replacements, while prioritising essentials and avoiding debt-led overspending.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

CBIC to handhold MSMEs as less than 1,000 join customs duty payment scheme

The central board of indirect taxes and customs (cbic) will conduct outreach programmes and handhold msmes to encourage them to opt for the eligible manufacturer importer (emi) scheme, a senior official said on wednesday. with less than 1,000 businesses op
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

EPFO wage ceiling raised to ?25,000 for better social security net

Government raises epf wage ceiling to ?25,000 from ?15,000, expanding mandatory social-security coverage to over 51 lakh additional employees
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

LIC, Norway sovereign fund among key investors in NSE's ?6.7Kcr anchor book

Exchange allocated 37.79 million shares at rs 1,785 each to 189 investors, with offshore institutions taking 43 per cent and domestic mutual funds nearly 37 per cent
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

RAI warns UPI merchant fee could push small retailers back towards cash

Industry body says the charge could drive small merchants back to cash, weaken formalisation and undermine digital payment adoption during the festive season across india.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

MDR may push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers towards cash: GTRI

The merchant discount rate (mdr) charges on upi transactions above rs 2,000 could push small merchants and price-sensitive consumers back towards cash, economic think tank gtri said on wednesday. effective october 15, upi payments to merchants (p2m) above
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

Only 17% merchants willing to bear 0.4% MDR on UPI payments: Survey

Localcircles survey finds 41% of merchants unwilling to bear any mdr on upi payments above rs 2,000, while 9% do not accept upi payments
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

RBI may hike rates by 25 bps each in Oct & Dec as inflation may cross 6%

Economists say the rate hike cycle could be shallow, with 50-75 bps hike in the current cycle
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

RBI absorbs ?3.93 trillion from banking system through VRRR auction

The reserve bank of india (rbi) on tuesday absorbed rs 3,93,352 crore through variable rate reverse repo (vrrr) auction amid huge surplus liquidity in the banking system. the central bank received bids worth rs 3,93,352 crore, for a notified amount of rs 5
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

Cleartrip Elite launch: ?9 flight date change, 20% hotel discount and more

Flipkart gold and myntra insider members will receive elite benefits by default, without having to complete the two-booking eligibility milestone~
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

Credit-card cashback, referral bonus, online wins: What's taxable in India?

Is your credit card cashback taxable? know the tax rules for rewards, referrals and online sales
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

EPFO WhatsApp channel goes live: PF balance, claims services may follow

Members can follow the verified platform for scheme alerts and announcements; interactive facilities are expected to be rolled out separately.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

EPF Scheme 2026: Can govt cut your PF contribution for 3 months? Explained

The epf scheme, 2026 provides the central government with the power to defer or reduce contributions in the event of a pandemic, endemic or national disaster.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

Explained: RBI proposes 60-day debit holds for suspected mule accounts

The proposal gives account holders 20 days to explain flagged transactions, while banks face fixed timelines for action and review.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

Rupee falls 30 paise to 95.84 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee depreciated 30 paise to 95.84 against the us dollar in early trade on tuesday on elevated brent crude oil prices and heightened middle east tensions. with brent crude touching usd 106 per barrel, increased dollar demand from oil importers raised
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

NPCI sets 0.4% fee on UPI merchant payments above ?2,000, effective Oct 15

Npci sets 0.4% fee on upi merchant payments above ?2,000, effective oct 15
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

UPI payments up to ?2,000 to remain free: What it means for users

The centre has said banks and payment system providers cannot charge for upi transactions up to ?2,000 or payments made through rupay-powered debit cards
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

Non-life insurance premium rises 10% to ?27,454.5 crore in August

Standalone health insurers led the rise, recording 30.4 per cent year-on-year growth in premiums to rs 4,377.14 crore, according to general insurance council data
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

Banks' panel to decide on UPI merchant charges on transactions above ?2,000

A panel comprising representatives of banks, service providers and various associations would soon take a call on charges to be levied on upi payments above rs 2,000 to merchants. the upi & services steering committee has 22 members, including indian banks
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

Your bank deposits are lawful but tax experts want you to keep records

A senior citizen won relief after bank records linked disputed deposits to an old fixed deposit and earlier cash withdrawals
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

Rakesh Roshan leases Andheri office to BeingU Studios for ?7.3 lakh a month

With the 5% annual escalation, the initial ?7.3 lakh monthly rent will rise to ?7.67 lakh in the second year and about ?8.05 lakh in the third year,
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-15

SGB 2019-20 Series X delivers 264% return: RBI sets exit price at Rs 15,328

The five-year-old tranche is eligible for early exit, with the payout linked to the average 999-purity gold price over three working days.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-14

Want to own a car in Europe? These are the 10 most expensive countries

Iceland tops the list, while luxembourg has europe's highest annual servicing and repair bill
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-14

Daughter can inherit father's property despite mother's remarriage: HC

The court held that the old remarriage restriction applied to the widow, not to her daughter's independent inheritance rights
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-14

Atal Pension Yojana: Exit before 60? Know withdrawal & pension claim rules

Apy allows premature exit in specified cases, but subscribers may lose government co-contribution; here is how claims work.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-14

Brent crude at 8: What does it mean for India and your investments?

Brent at 8 a barrel is certainly negative for india, but its ultimate damage depends on whether the spike is brief or sustained and whether it disrupts physical supply.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-14

Banks likely to see 15-20 basis points rise in FCNR(B) deposit costs

Rise due to hedging costs on interest, not absorbed by rbi
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-14

Brics backs tax working groups, customs pact under India's chairship

Brics leaders back deeper tax and customs cooperation under india's chairship, including new tax working groups, a customs pact and joint enforcement initiatives
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-12

Record .9 bn surge in a week makes India 4th-largest Fx holder

Gold reserves, by contrast, declined by .59 billion to 3.81 billion during the week as gold prices fell 0.56 per cent to ,429 an ounce
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-12

SBI aims for DPDP compliance by December, ahead of May 2027 deadline

The country's largest lender has procured the software and hardware required to comply with dpdp norms and plans to deploy them ahead of the may 2027 deadline
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

RBI imposes ?27.3 lakh penalty on Asset Care & Reconstruction Enterprise

The central bank imposed the penalty after its inspection found non-compliance with regulatory directions relating to the charging of management fees by the arc
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Nearly 50% FCNR(B) deposits are for 5-year tenure: RBI Governor Malhotra

Rbi governor sanjay malhotra says nearly half of the 7.2 billion in fcnr(b) deposits mobilised under the concessional swap facility have a five-year tenure
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

UPI Tap and Pay explained: How it works, key features, and its benefits

Digital payments are getting a new option. here's what rbi's new upi tap and pay feature is all about, how it works and what it could mean for users:
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

15% property tax in Greece: Why Golden Visa investors may face bigger bill

Greece is planning a steep increase in property transfer tax for non-eu buyers, potentially raising the upfront cost of residential real estate for golden visa investors by tens of thousands of euros.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Rupee falls 1% in three days as crude, foreign outflows weigh on currency

The rupee has weakened over 1 per cent in three sessions as high crude oil prices and foreign outflows weigh, while experts see 96 as a key level against the dollar
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

India FX deposits to help earn more revenue: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

The comments come as the rbi deals with the fallout from record foreign-exchange inflows
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Bank strike today: Are banks closed, and when will they open? Check details

Bank branches may face disruption as ufbu's nationwide strike coincides with the second saturday and sunday holidays, with some states also observing ganesh chaturthi holidays on september 14 and 15
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Buying a flat? Don't trust promises, check these approvals before payment

Maharashtra regulator's order highlights the risks of relying on promises of future approvals and why buyers should verify sanctioned plans before paying
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Buying insurance online? 5 digital frauds that can put your money at risk

Fraudsters are posing as insurers and regulators, offering fake benefits and using phishing links to dupe people
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Drive less, pay less: Is pay-as-you-drive insurance cover right for you?

Estimate annual mileage carefully, choose the right slab and check top-up terms
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Where are MF Investors putting money? Small-caps, mid-caps and gold lead

?32,297 crore in sips, ?29,329 crore in equity: how investors bet in august
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

How much tax will you pay on ?2 lakh stock, mutual fund or crypto gains?

Earned ?2 lakh from stocks? here's how much tax you may have to pay
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Kailash Kher's BKC property flip: Bought for ?10.5 cr, sold for ?10.75 cr

Kailash kher sells bkc office for ?10.75 crore after 10-month holding period
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Sebi's Demat 2.0 pilot explained: How tokenised bonds help investors

Distributed ledger technology will change how ownership and transactions are recorded, while the bond continues to have the same legal character and investor rights
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

Non-life insurers' underwriting losses surge 50% to Rs 45,279 cr in FY26

Public-sector general insurers saw underwriting losses rise 58.3 per cent, while private general insurers recorded an 18.9 per cent increase and standalone health insurers a 63 per cent jump
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-11

PFRDA forms panel to work on guaranteed pension product for non-govt sector

Regulator is working on multiple products leading to a guaranteed offering; guidelines for innovative bonds and the swasthya scheme are expected in the coming days
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-10

UPI gets new features: Tap-to-pay, unified window for transaction details

New upi features enable tap-to-pay at pos terminals and a unified transaction view, while bharat connect adds multicurrency capabilities for forex transactions
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-10

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