Urban Spending Falls 4 Per Cent As Rural Households Drive Consumer Spending Growth
Indian households are adjusting spending as urban outlay falls, rural consumption rises, and more shoppers focus on essentials amid budget pressure
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Will Banks Be Closed Every Saturday? Government Debunks Viral Notice
Banks are currently closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, but a viral fake Gazette claims all Saturdays will now be public holidays
Keeping Your Oldest Credit Card Isn’t Always Wise: Here’s When To Close It
Closing your oldest credit card can affect your credit profile, but keeping it may not make sense if high fees outweigh its benefits and utility
A 75-year-old Delhi woman was allegedly held under digital arrest for 22 days and lost money, gold and property documents
Small Fees, Massive Margins: How IRDAI’s Commission Reset Could Halve Bank Insurance Income For These Lenders
Following the announcement, banking stocks experienced a sharp and immediate sell off. On September 24, certain bank stocks witnessed intense pressure including five major private banks
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Following the announcement, banking stocks experienced a sharp and immediate sell off. On September 24, certain bank stocks witnessed intense pressure including five major private banks
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The Nifty’s eight-week losing streak has wiped out Rs 28 lakh crore in investor wealth. Here are the key triggers ahead and how investors should navigate this downturn
Simple family money rules can help households build financial security, automate savings, manage major goals, and plan taxes more effectively
One has to mandatorily pay a late filing fee of Rs 5,000 while filing ITR by the last date if taxable income exceeds Rs 5 lakh. Since income tax laws do not recognise partial partition, the income in respect of distributed assets under such partition will continue to be taxed in the hands of the HUF though received by the members
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Just A Brick In The Wall: Can Irdai’s New Proposals Make Insurance Better For Policyholders?
Irdai’s latest proposals aim to curb insurance mis-selling, cap commissions and improve transparency. Outlook Money examines what they could mean for premiums, policyholders and claims.
How To Navigate The Festive Discount Rush: Spot The Deals, Avoid The Traps
Festive shopping is more than just scouting for the best deals. It’s also a test of skills to avoid binge shopping. Do the math right, as well as stay ahead of scammers waiting to entrap you with fake deals and discounts
Steer Past The Art Of Auto Upsell: What Car Buyers Should Know
Car sales during the festive season come with bundled offers and discounts. But not all are worth the money. Here’s why you should do your diligence
Dissect The Discounts: Should You Buy A Home Now?
Festive home offers can look tempting, but the real cost goes beyond the discount. The October issue of Outlook Money helps you assess affordability, payment plans, hidden costs and more.
The Insurance You Didn’t Mean To Buy: Beware Of Hidden Cover At Checkout
Embedded insurance can close protection gaps, but hurried festive checkouts, pre-selected options and hidden exclusions may leave consumers paying for cover they barely understand
The Keralam government plans to provide dementia care to all senior citizens in the state, amid other senior-focused initiatives. The state government established the Department of Senior Citizens in May 2026 to focus on elderly care initiatives
