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The government on Tuesday announced hikes in import duties for gold and silver, but it has yet to unveil other details such as its plan to tax imports of non-essential items.
Lenders fret over stubbornly weak credit growth and still high funding costs.
SBI, LIC and HDFC, have showed double digit growth.
Understand the finer points before signing on the dotted line as a guarantor
Banks Board Bureau chief Vinod Rai has proposed performance-linked incentives for bank employees, but the staff unions are dead against the idea.
In order to be eligible for a loan when you really need one, it is imperative to maintain a good credit score. By having a good mix of debt and servicing it regularly, you can maintain a good credit score and be loan ready at all times.
The principles and lessons of Ramzan are not just applicable to Muslims, but contain the wisdom that can help one and all whether in life or with one's finances.
Rajiv Raj tells you why a store credit card is not a good idea, even though you are tempted with extra 'savings' of 10 per cent on your purchase or a 5 per cent cash back or a 'sign on bonus'.
State Bank of India is also expected to tap the markets this year
While you go about it, please note that if it is difficult for you to keep your spending habit in check, all the benefits of getting a credit card limit increase will be pointless.
The wise pay their taxes on time and plan for it before time. That does not mean one has to necessarily go through the big fat books on taxes! Knowing a couple of hacks for saving tax can have it sorted for you.
Building your credit from scratch during your post-graduation years is a good idea because it gives you the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your credit history. Here's how to go about with it.
Consider these six things before going crazy on the big sale war between Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal!
Credit cards are not inherently bad. If used responsibly, they can be a saviour in times of need.
Since January this year, RBI has cut the repo rate - at which it lends to commercial banks -- to a gross of 1.25 per cent.
Existing and new customers will find it easier to manage or raise loans as banks start cutting rates.
The enforcement agency is looking to ensure that no big deals or transactions, such as the one Mallya struck with Diageo for Rs 500 crore, take place.
Here are 5 ways you can get a credit card even if you do not have a job.
Here are some of the common mistakes that most home buyers make when it comes to home loans and how to avoid them.
Top four consequences for you to keep in mind before you miss a mortgage payment
Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.
Govt bosses in no hurry to exit from PSUs; many agencies, long process likely hurdles.
A dream home can be closer to reality if you live a financially disciplined life. All that it takes is to make smart moves at the right time in your life and career.
The more you know about using a new credit card, the more you reap!
Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.
Let the festivities and celebrations begin; get yourself a credit card this Onam. Shop with it, earn reward points, make your family happy but remember to never go overboard or miss your payments, says Rajiv Raj
Do you know that your application can get rejected on account of a not so perfect CIBIL score?
Unions, which are protesting against FDI in the banking sector, are pressing for various demands.
2016 has just begun and the first festival of the year is already here. Makar Sankranti it is! On this occasion let's think about how to get our kites and CIBIL scores to soar high
The term of the last chairman of the pension regulator, Yogesh Agarwal, was cut short by the finance ministry in November.
Warning: These tips are not for those who are already in a debt trap or struggling to meet expenses.
USL claims it has given a report on how the liquor baron channelled money from the company to Kingfisher Airlines, Force India and Watson.
Without the handsome receipts from the sale of government equity in PSUs and sharp increases in excise revenues from oil, Mr Jaitley's fiscal consolidation drive would have become even more arduous, says A K Bhattacharya.
If used without much care credit cards can become debt traps. But there are ways to use them to your advantage, says Rajiv Raj
Banks have not cut rates yet as March is typically a busy season.
Jaitley said the government had earmarked Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) for recapitalisation.
Read on to understand the pros and cons of higher credit limit
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