Finance

No shortage of Rs 10, Rs 20, and Rs 50 bank notes in country: Minister

The government informed Parliament that there is no shortage of Rs 10, Rs 20, and Rs 50 banknotes in the country.The lower-denomination notes are usually not dispensed through ATMs. The RBI also ensures adequate circulation of notes and coins alongside growing digital payments.

22 hours ago

Planning a Large Expense? Compare Personal Loans, Credit Cards & Overdrafts

Compare personal loans, credit cards, and overdraft facilities to find the most affordable way to manage unexpected expenses and large costs.

4 days ago

Should You Buy an Extended Auto Warranty? Here's What to Know

Understand the differences between extended car warranties and auto insurance, including the pros, cons, and coverage details to protect your vehicle after the manufacturer's warranty expires.

4 days ago

Savings Account Interest Calculator: See How Much You Can Earn

IDFC FIRST Bank makes wealth creation easier by offering high-interest rates on savings and easy-to-use digital calculators that help you achieve predictable financial growth by saving regularly.

21 days ago

How User Habits Create Security Gaps in Digital Payments

When safety becomes as instinctive as the payment itself, the gaps in our digital defenses will finally begin to close.

Jan 28, 2026

Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

Budget 2026 likely to focus on bolstering defence, critical minerals, power, infra

The forthcoming FY27 Union Budget has to strike a deft balance of sustaining growth momentum and maintaining fiscal consolidation, even as it also needs to address near-term challenges emanating from unprecedented geopolitical flux.

Jan 28, 2026

Best Mediclaim Policy for Family in India

Choosing the right mediclaim policy for your family helps you prepare for unexpected medical expenses.

Jan 21, 2026

Budget 2026: What to expect on income tax relief for taxpayers, investors, fiscal deficit and reform agenda

The Union Budget 2026–27, to be presented on February 1, is expected to focus on income tax relief for taxpayers, measures to boost investor confidence, and economic reforms. The government is likely to balance fiscal restraint with growth-oriented initiatives, including capex diversification, manufacturing incentives, and rationalisation of subsidies, while keeping the fiscal deficit under control. Reforms in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), customs duties, and foreign direct investment (FDI) policy are also anticipated.

Jan 20, 2026

Adani Energy Solutions bags Rs 18,000 crore project in Q3 FY26, expands transmission network

The company expanded its transmission network to nearly 27,900 circuit kilometres and improved efficiency across its distribution business, with lower losses and high supply reliability. AESL also made rapid progress in smart metering, nearing its target of one crore installations by FY26, supported by a robust order book and steady income growth.

Jan 13, 2026

Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

The report from KPMG India said India's top expectations from the budget include a raise in the standard deduction for salaried employees to Rs 1 lakh and extension of timelines for filing revised or belated returns to help taxpayers with cross‑border income reporting obligations, the report said.

Jan 10, 2026

Elon Musk Hints at Launching 'The America Party' Amid Rift With President Trump

Elon Musk's xAI completes $20 billion funding round with Nvidia backing

The company did not disclose individual investment amounts or the split between debt and equity, and named Stepstone Group, Fidelity Management & Research, MGX, Baron Capital Group and Cisco Systems Inc.'s investment group among other investors who participated in the funding.

Jan 7, 2026

RBI buys bonds worth Rs 50,000 crore to inject more liquidity into banking system

The purchase is part of the RBI's monetary policy announcement last week to inject Rs 1 lakh crore in the market via the purchase of government securities and another $5 billion equivalent via a foreign exchange swap facility.

Dec 11, 2025

Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Gold, silver slip on MCX as traders book profits

During early trade, MCX gold February futures were trading 0.04 per cent lower at Rs 1,30,409 per 10 grams. "MCX Gold remains within a rising channel pattern and is currently hovering around the Rs 1,30,300–Rs 1,30,400 zone, after facing rejection near Rs 1,32,250, which now acts as the immediate resistance," experts said.

Dec 8, 2025

Home loan rates expected to fall to pandemic lows after RBI repo rate cut

Home loan EMIs likely to fall after RBI slashes repo rate

Borrowers can expect their home loan interest rate to decline by 25 bps to about 7.1 per cent as several public sector banks, including Union Bank, Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra, currently offer home loans at 7.35 per cent, according to multiple media reports.

Dec 6, 2025

Engineering Insurance and Standard Business Insurance

Engineering Insurance vs Standard Business Insurance – Key Differences

Engineering insurance safeguards high-value, complex projects against equipment failure, delays, and construction-related risks.