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Can a paternal uncle claim your father’s property? Understanding inheritance laws in India

Can a paternal uncle claim his deceased brother’s property if the latter has a surviving son? Inheritance rights depend on the applicable succession law, surviving legal heirs, pr…

Gold ETF inflows jump 71% to ₹4,451 crore in September despite falling gold prices. What drove the surge?

Gold ETFs attracted ₹4,451 crore in Sept, the highest monthly inflow of FY27 so far, with net investments rising 71% from August, according to AMFI data. Experts attribute the su…

Shriram Finances hikes in FD rates: Check and compare fixed deposit interest rates for senior citizens, women

Shriram Finance revised fixed deposit rates by 0.15% to 0.40% across tenures, effective October 11, 2026. With senior citizens over 60 receiving 0.50% additional benefit and women…

Salary from South Korean employer credited to NRE account triggers income tax notice; ITAT Bangalore gives employee relief

Employee gets income tax notice over salary received in NRE account from South Korean employer; ITAT Bangalore gives him relief. Know what NRIs should note if they get money in th…

How to create lasting wealth: 5 lessons from Dave Ramsey’s international bestseller 'The Total Money Makeover'

Dave Ramsey’s financial plan emphasises habits over income. Check these 5 lessons from 'The Total Money Makeover', an international bestseller.

DA hike for central government employees: AIDEF urges cabinet secretary, Finance Ministry to announce DA hike soon, increase in bonus ceiling

DA hike: Central government employees and pensioners are in eager anticipation of the upcoming announcement regarding the dearness allowance and relief hike. The All India Defence…

SBI Jeevan Pramaan submission process: Different ways how SBI pensioner account holders can submit life certificate

Pensioners who rely on the State Bank of India for their pensions have several options to submit their life certificates. Those who are 80 years old or older should do so in Octob…

Warren Buffett’s investing wisdom: 5 money lessons from his 2004 shareholder letter

Warren Buffett's 2004 shareholder letter offers 5 investing lessons on keeping costs low, understanding businesses, avoiding emotional decisions, choosing simple investments and d…

Trusting AI with your money is subject to market risks

A UK study found AI models often gave wrong or incomplete answers to financial questions, especially complex ones. Indian investors should verify tax, debt and retirement advice b…

Wife underwent treatment but couple had no children for 19 years; Madras HC rejects divorce plea over childlessness

Husband wanted divorce, citing that they have no children in 19 years of marriage despite her undergoing treatment; Madras HC says childlessness can’t be a ground for divorce.

NPS Swasthya top-up benefit explained: How much cover do you get under Aditya Birla Health Insurance plan?

Aditya Birla Health Insurance has partnered with PFRDA to launch NPS Swasthya coverage through its Group Activ Health plan. Eligible NPS account holders can cover themselves, a sp…

Has government imposed 5% GST on e-commerce delivery services ahead of Diwali? Income Tax Dept says this

Recent speculation on social media suggests that a new GST has been introduced for e-commerce delivery services. However, the Press Information Bureau has clarified that instead,…

Mutual fund SIP inflows hit record ₹32,490 crore in September; equity inflows rise 31%

Mutual fund SIP inflows hit a record ₹32,490 crore in September, while equity mutual fund inflows rose 30.6% month-on-month. However, debt fund withdrawals led to net outflows of…

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Can Level 8 salary reach ₹1.53 lakh with 25% DA? Check the calculation

Uncapped coverage: Is your health policy really ‘unlimited’?

Unlimited health plans from Niva Bupa, Care, ICICI Lombard and HDFC ERGO work in different ways, and some retain caps or conditions despite the label. What exactly is unlimited, a…

Having health insurance is not the same as being adequately protected

Health cover should evolve with income, family responsibilities and medical needs. The real test is whether insurance, savings and other protection can absorb a serious health eve…

Selling old gold jewellery? 7 factors that determine its resale value

Selling old gold jewellery? Check how gold purity, net weight, buying rates, making charges, testing deductions, BIS hallmark verification and jeweller buyback policies affect you…

Bank reduced interest on Rs 5.89 crore FD from 7.75% to 3.5% citing non-renewal; Delhi HC rejects arbitrary rate cut on this ground

Bank reduced FD rate from 7.75% to 3.5% citing non-renewal of court order FD upon maturity; Delhi HC rules banks cannot reduce such FD interest arbitrarily.

Gold rate today (October 12, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold rate today: On October 12, 2026, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Kalyan Jewellers reported a marginal rise in gold prices, reflecting evolving market dynamics. Conve…

8th pay commission: Assam pay commission to revise employees' salaries, submit report, says CM — What we know

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state's 8th pay commission has begun its work, adding that salaries of its government employees would be revised after the c…

DA news: What are the types of dearness allowance, how is it calculated and revised? Here are top FAQs answered

Dearness Allowance is a percentage of employees' pay aimed at helping households manage the increased cost of living. For calculation purposes, it is separated into two categories…

₹40 lakh home loan: How much can you save if interest rate falls from 10% to 9% over 10, 20, 30 years?

A ₹40 lakh home loan at 9% instead of 10% could save borrowers ₹2.63 lakh over 10 years, ₹6.27 lakh over 20 years and ₹10.50 lakh over 30 years. Here is a breakdown of monthly…

Two health insurance policies, one hospital bill: Here’s how to claim the unpaid hospital bill from the second insurer

Navigating health insurance claims can be tricky, especially when you have multiple policies. If your hospital bill exceeds your coverage, understanding how to leverage both polic…

Nifty 14% below its peak, but Motilal Oswal says profits are set for fastest growth in 17 quarters