The chairman of mortgage giant HDFC Ltd in his annual letter to shareholders, also suggested a one-time restructuring of real estate loans, easing of external commercial borrowing rules and immediate changes in regulations to allow end-to-end execution of housing loans online.
It was not just about saving time. Or money. There were many more lessons to be learnt, discovers Neha Saigal.
If banks won't lend, seek a loan from fintech lenders or P2P platforms to help you get out of a debt trap.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
Gold loans are a quick, easy and low-cost way to meet your immediate and emergency financing needs, but do ensure that you entrust your gold in safe hands after thorough due diligence, suggests Gaurav Gupta, founder and CEO, MyLoanCare.in.
The pandemic should force you to take a hard look at the downside risks that could jeopardise your finances.
'It is crucial to understand that the ultimate goal of your investments isn't to pay lesser tax, but to create long-term wealth for you and your family,' says Satyen Kothari, founder and CEO, Cube Wealth.
That AAP managed a sizeable vote share in Gujarat is creditable. The BJP can no longer ignore AAP's growing presence in its strongest bastion, explains Ramesh Menon, long-time observer of Gujarat politics.
'I just offered her a rose. She said thank you. And I took a photograph with her.'
Addressing a function after laying the foundation stone of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences in Lucknow, Shah said Bharatiya Janata Party governments work for the development of the poorest people.
Such investments come with their own share of risks and buyers may need to hold on for at least 5 to 10 years.
The Budget touches a few highs and lows as far as personal finance is concerned, and one needs to be aware of them in order to optimise on one's investment plans.
Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist
Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.
Ayan Pramanik reports on former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan's fintech firm, which aims to make borrowing easy for small firms and individuals.
Arsenal's best chance to equalise came from a Granit Xhaka free kick which looked destined for the top corner until the Gunner's former keeper Emiliano Martinez at full stretch pushed it around the post with a fingertip save.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
Your entire contribution can go down the drain if policies are not renewed on time
'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'
Javed Khan has been operating an auto ambulance in Madhya Pradesh's capital city since a month.
'All parties and the government acknowledge that there we are in trouble and there is more trouble ahead,' observes Aakar Patel.
Abhinay Deo's film never runs short of bite and sting, says Prasanna D Zore.
'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'
After retirement, the pressure on finances increases in the absence of regular income. Here are a few suggestions to ensure a smooth post-retirement life
The HRD minister claimed that Gandhi family had failed to deliver on their development promises to Amethi, which had to wait for all these years to get a rail line.
Insurers have eased the documentation process to file claims so that they can be settled faster
Axis Bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shikha Sharma on the new mechanism for non-performing loans, the bank's loan portfolio, industry outlook and the bank's future plans.
Most adult Indians should have access to bank deposits, credit and remittance facilities as well as insurance and mutual fund products in the next decade, and technology will play a big role in this transformation, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Here's how to get out of this situation without hurting your CIBIL score.
United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.
'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.
'How can I pursue my dream forgoing my identity? I want to fly as a trans man.'
The protests brought home the fact that the Sri Lankan public is in no mood for halfway measures, as voices against Rajapaksa 'family rule' and 'securitisation' of the civilian administration began sidestepping the more critical economic crisis, affecting the nation and afflicting the individual, observes Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.
It's not easy to ignore the newspaper ads with Diwali offers.
If your answer is yes, this is just what your need to read today.
'He's at best a holding-CEO. Not one who will re-imagine the bank,' a senior banker and former colleague tells Raghu Mohan about HDFC Bank CEO & MD Sashidhar Jagdishan.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in the Italian Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.
In televised remarks after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget, Modi said it has many provisions for the agriculture sector, including for making loans easier for farmers.
Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.
When you talk about finances, you need to have a goal to invest.
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