BIS has raised the hallmarking fee for gold jewellery to ₹75 per article from ₹45, while keeping the silver fee unchanged at ₹35, effective 14 September 2026. The increase comes ahead of the festive season, but it does not automatically mean buyers will pay ₹30 more for every gold jewellery article.
India has no comprehensive law for managing a person’s finances and property after they lose mental capacity. A combination of a private trust, living will and healthcare nomination may offer the closest workaround.
Having both a personal health insurance policy and employer-provided cover can help when a large hospital bill exceeds the first policy’s coverage. Here’s how policyholders can use the second policy for the remaining eligible expenses.
Not every index fund tracking the same benchmark delivers the same investor experience. Experts say investors should look at persistent tracking difference and tracking error before switching, rather than chasing short-term returns or the lowest expense ratio.
8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees and pensioners seek salary and pension revisions every 5 years instead of 10. Know why unions want shorter pay cycles, inflation-linked reviews and a permanent wage review body.
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Pro Max in India, starting at Rs. 33,999. Both get a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate and HyperOS 3. The Pro Max adds a 10,000mAh battery, 100W charging and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip. Sales begin September 17.
Home loan insurance can protect your family from the burden of repayment, but borrowers must choose between flat and reducing cover—and consider whether a separate term plan offers better protection.
RBI has proposed a 60-day outer limit for temporary debit holds on bank accounts or transactions suspected of being linked to cyber fraud. Customers would get 20 days to explain suspicious transactions, while banks would have fixed timelines for review and police referrals.
RBI has proposed a 60-day outer limit for temporary debit holds on bank accounts or transactions suspected of being linked to cyber fraud. Customers would get 20 days to explain suspicious transactions, while banks would have fixed timelines for review and police referrals.
Delays in provident fund claims may yield additional interest for members as witnessed in a recent Mumbai Consumer Commission ruling concerning a retiree’s delayed PF settlement. Here’s what to do if your claim has been delayed too.
