Indian banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have started tightening their rules for gold loans. This move comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised concerns about the sharp volatility in gold prices. According to a report published by the Financial Times, the RBI has asked lenders to be more cautious while giving loans … Read more
After four years, GRM Overseas Ltd. shares are once again trading ex-bonus. The company has announced a bonus of two shares for every one share held. The shares will start trading ex-bonus next week. Let’s take a closer look at the details. Record Date for Bonus Shares As per the information submitted to the stock … Read more
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed a key rule for government service: resigning and retiring are not the same, and the difference can have serious financial consequences. In a recent case involving a former Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) employee, the court upheld the government’s decision to deny pension benefits after the employee voluntarily resigned. Why Pension … Read more
Major changes to Aadhaar rules are being planned, and they could directly affect crores of children and their parents across India. UIDAI is considering making the birth certificate mandatory for Aadhaar enrolment for all children up to 18 years of age. At present, a birth certificate is compulsory only for children aged 0 to 5 … Read more
Investors who participated in the ICICI Prudential AMC IPO earned healthy returns on the listing day itself. The share, with a face value of ₹1, was listed on the BSE at ₹2,606.20, compared to the IPO issue price of ₹2,165. This resulted in a gain of ₹441.20 per share, or a return of 20.38% on … Read more
Market regulator SEBI on Wednesday approved several important changes to mutual fund regulations with the aim of improving transparency and making rules clearer for investors and fund houses. These changes mainly focus on the expense ratio structure and brokerage fee limits. According to SEBI, the proposals are designed to reduce unnecessary duplication, simplify compliance, and … Read more
In today’s digital world, almost every financial activity—payments, banking, and investments—is online. While this makes life convenient, it has also increased the risk of online fraud and fake investment schemes. Scammers often promise high returns to lure people, and many end up losing years of savings. If your money is stuck in a fraudulent scheme, … Read more
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made important changes to the National Pension System (NPS). These new rules will benefit non-government employees the most. Under the revised rules, private sector employees can now withdraw up to 80 percent of their NPS retirement fund at exit. In some cases, they can even withdraw … Read more
December 2025 is almost over, and if you haven’t completed some important financial tasks yet, time is running out. Today is December 17, which means you have just 14 days left to avoid fines, penalties, or other problems. Here are two key tasks you must complete before the end of the month. File Your Belated … Read more
There is good news for people investing in the National Pension System (NPS). The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced several important changes to NPS rules. These new rules apply to government employees, non-government subscribers, and NPS-Lite Swavalamban subscribers. The aim of these changes is to make the NPS scheme more flexible, … Read more
The government has notified new Aadhaar rules that allow face authentication while putting stronger limits on how Aadhaar data can be used. These changes align with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and clearly define how both government bodies and private companies can access Aadhaar legally. The update signals a major shift in Aadhaar’s … Read more