Why a strong credit mix matters Your credit score reflects not just whether you pay on time, but how you handle different kinds of borrowing. A balanced mix of loans (installment credit) and credit cards (revolving credit) signals to lenders that you can manage both long-term obligations and flexible credit lines. That diversity can improve … Read more
Rupee slips as global risk-off mood and strong dollar weigh The rupee weakened today, pressured by a global risk-off sentiment and a firm US dollar. Markets moved cautiously as investors sought safer assets, leaving emerging-market currencies like the rupee vulnerable. Key drivers behind the fall Strong US dollar: A firmer dollar reduced demand for riskier … Read more
HDFC Bank offers up to 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points HDFC Bank is running a limited-time bonus points campaign for holders of the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card. Cardmembers who spend up to Rs. 2.5 lakh on the card between 1 October and 30 November 2025 can earn up to 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy … Read more
The Indian rupee slipped as traders pointed to intense selling in domestic equity markets and a rise in crude oil prices overseas. Forex participants said these twin pressures have weighed on the currency, prompting investors to reassess short-term positions. What pushed the rupee lower Two main forces are at work. First, heavy selling in equities … Read more
Mahindra and Mahindra exits RBL Bank with healthy profit Mahindra and Mahindra has sold its entire 3.53% stake in RBL Bank for ₹678 crore, booking a gain of about 62.5%. The move comes as Emirates NBD plans a roughly $3 billion acquisition of a majority stake in the bank, a deal that would be one … Read more
Personal loan interest rates vary widely across lenders. Below is a clear, easy-to-read guide that lays out typical rates by lender type, explains what drives the differences, and gives practical tips to help you find a better deal. Indicative interest rates by lender type Large public banks: Typically lower, more conservative ranges — ~9%–14% p.a. … Read more
Early trade sell-off pulls benchmarks lower Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower, with the BSE Sensex sliding 631.93 points to 82,679.08 in early trade. The NSE Nifty also gave up ground, falling 184.55 points to 25,325.15. Market snapshot Sensex: down 631.93 points to 82,679.08 Nifty: down 184.55 points to 25,325.15 Session: early trade marked by … Read more
Piramal Finance seeks patient foreign partners for steady growth Piramal Finance has signaled openness to strategic foreign investment, but with a clear message: any capital should support long-term growth rather than short-term gains. The company is positioning itself to scale deliberately, prioritising sustainable expansion over quick returns. Ambitious AUM goal for FY28 The firm aims … Read more
Nominee on a fixed deposit is not the same as owner Being named as a nominee on a fixed deposit (FD) makes it easier for banks to identify who to pay after the depositor’s death. It does not turn the nominee into the automatic owner of the funds. Legal heirs and beneficiaries named in a … Read more
India’s green energy boom is pulling in capital from everywhere India’s renewable energy market has grown into one of the world’s largest investment opportunities. The sheer scale of demand for clean power and related infrastructure is drawing attention from both domestic investors and global funds. For businesses and financial players, the country now represents a … Read more