Severance pay is commonly used to describe payments made by an employer to an employee when the latter is allowed to leave the organisation or the terms of employment are significantly changed.
For many retirees, a pension is the main source of income after they stop working, which makes the risk greater
The new security feature, which will come into effect from April 30, will allow mutual fund investors to lock their folios, which will help prevent unauthorised redemptions or transfers
Crude Oil Price Today: US President Donald Trump’s signal that the war could be nearing its end and his warning to Iran not to block the Strait of Hormuz eased supply concerns and pushed crude oil prices lower
Policies may include waiting periods for pre-existing diseases, typically ranging from two to four years, and certain ailments may have specific waiting periods
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Karnataka’s Budget 2026–27 proposed the AI-enabled Kaveri 3.0 platform and Land-Stack integration to digitise property registrations, reduce paperwork, and make real estate transactions faster and more transparent for homebuyers and investors alike
Calculate & Plan your future with ICICI Prudential Life's retirement calculator
Yield to maturity is a key metric used by bond investors. Learn how important it is and what the calculation is to arrive at it
As spending patterns grow more sophisticated, the platforms that win won't be the ones burning the most cash - they'll be the ones building the most relevant reward ecosystems.
Here is the last deadline to pay advance tax for FY2025-26. Taxpayers who have a liability of above Rs 10,000 must clear dues to avoid interest penalties
To start with, be aware of your rights. Then, tear apart your own reactions and get to the root cause. Next, open up talk within the family on why change is important
Despite the Hindu Succession Law allowing daughters a share in the ancestral property and father’s property, most of them forego their inheritance rights in favour of their brothers due to societal pressure and to avoid the emotional fallout of being demonised and isolated from their own families. What needs to change is the social mindset to let the law play out like it should
For centuries, women have flocked to physical gold, but now they can leverage options like gold ETFs, gold mutual funds, and so on to create and compound wealth
Global investing is not about replacing your domestic investments. It is about complementing your portfolio with global exposure to build a diversified and resilient portfolio
The difference in expenses between direct and regular plans of mutual funds makes a difference to your portfolio returns, but your fund choices make an even bigger difference
Bundled travel insurance is usually inexpensive, but its coverage is patchy with sub-limits and exclusions. Check before buying whether it’s worth it
Rera was introduced to fix long-standing issues in the real estate sector, but it has fallen short on many counts. Here’s how homebuyers can make the most of Rera and the recourses they can pursue outside of Rera
Policymakers, regulators and industry leaders chart a new roadmap for financial security in an ageing India at the fourth edition of IDFC FIRST Bank presents Outlook Money 40After40 Retirement and Financial Planning Expo
Retirement planning is now the predominant financial priority for Indians. However, readiness for retirement has declined sharply. The key is to not procrastinate, but start planning today
Debt MFs Invest In G-secs, Offer More Liquidity Than Direct Bonds
When a company raises funds through an initial public offer (IPO), it can either issue new shares (fresh issue) or allow existing shareholders to sell a portion of their stake, also known as offer for sale (OFS). Understanding the difference between a fresh issue and an OFS can help investors see what the company wants to achieve from its offering.
For most parents, a child’s education is not just a financial goal; it is an emotional promise. The aspiration is clear—to offer the best possible opportunities without burdening the child, or the family, with long-term debt. Yet, education costs rarely announce themselves gently.
Mix equity debt and hedges to reduce drawdowns while staying invested through choppy phases and shocks
When small caps cool and large caps stabilise, a flexi cap mandate can rotate allocation fast
With inflation and geopolitics reshaping cycles, portfolios need rules to shift sectors without chasing headlines
Use macro to spot themes, then apply valuation discipline and measurable growth checks before committing capital
In the budgetary announcement for 2026-27, the Rajasthan government announced an increase in social security pension. In a span of two years, from 2024 to 2026, the monthly pension has been raised from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,450
