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Borrowing On Gold? Mind the Trap

Borrowing On Gold? Mind the Trap

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The RBI has flagged concerns over rising volatility in gold prices and advised lenders to exercise caution in the gold loan segment.

Loan Against Insurance? Read This

Loan Against Insurance? Read This

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Use these loans to meet emergency needs, and not to fund holidays or luxury purchases.

'Choose A Borrower-Friendly Lender'

'Choose A Borrower-Friendly Lender'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Borrowers should consider switching from an MCLR-linked to a repo rate-linked loan.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Plans for big bang reforms in the GST regime by Diwali, the Putin-Trump summit and S&P upgrading India's sovereign credit rating are likely to instil optimism in the domestic equity market in the week ahead, analysts said. Besides, trends in global markets and the trading activity of foreign investors would also impact domestic investors' sentiment.

FD Rate Cuts: Balance Returns With Safety

FD Rate Cuts: Balance Returns With Safety

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Choose an FD tenure that provides a balance between returns and the horizon for which you can invest.'

Light A Candle For Pahalgam Martyrs

Light A Candle For Pahalgam Martyrs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Light a candle to their memory, to show their families and the world that we care. To show that we will not forget, nor will we forgive.

Is Your Savings Account Losing You Money?

Is Your Savings Account Losing You Money?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

One should avoid keeping excessive funds in one's savings account.

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

All 26 victims were men.

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'It's clear that fans are eager to be part of the live stadium experience, reflecting a growing trend of travel driven by marquee sporting events.'

Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats in Maha

Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats in Maha

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

It was a mixed bag for 11 seats with more than 35 percent Muslim voters, where six candidates of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly polls on Saturday, while four seats went to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance.

Asian Games Chess: Indian men held; women rout Mongolia

Asian Games Chess: Indian men held; women rout Mongolia

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Indian men's team was held to a 2-2 draw by Iran in the fifth round of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday.

Explained: What is 'whole life' term insurance?

Explained: What is 'whole life' term insurance?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

As opposed to term insurance that keeps you covered for a specific time period, opting for a whole life term plan means that you are covered for your entire life, says Santosh Agarwal.

Saral Jeevan Bima, a standard life product launched

Saral Jeevan Bima, a standard life product launched

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The Saral Jeevan Bima product to be offered by all life insurance companies will be a non-linked non-participating individual pure-risk premium life insurance plan.

Buying term insurance? 6 must-knows

Buying term insurance? 6 must-knows

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Don't sidestep the idea of investing in term insurance. Here's why.

Ulips are attractive investment options

Ulips are attractive investment options

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'It is advisable to invest in them early in life and stay invested for a longer period to achieve long-term goals and accumulate wealth.'

Do you have enough insurance?

Do you have enough insurance?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The first and most important check you must run is to see if you have adequate life cover.

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi pipped Rinat Zumabayev of Kazakhstan in the fifth round to share the top spot.

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

To determine the amount of coverage one should purchase, first add up all of your financial obligations, such as student loan, credit card debts and your mortgage balance.

Ulips are attractive investments

Ulips are attractive investments

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'If you are looking to fulfil imminent long-term commitments, the new online Ulips are the right product for you,' notes Santosh Agarwal/Policybazaar.com.

Luxury Carmakers Eye Small Towns

Luxury Carmakers Eye Small Towns

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Many of these companies have a waiting period from 6-18 months now, indicating a rise in demand.

From luxury cars to business jets, small-town tycoons aiming big

From luxury cars to business jets, small-town tycoons aiming big

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

With growing revenues, a spreading business empire, and surging aspirations, companies are seeing a strong demand for luxury products from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

You are charged the same premium and also enjoy continuity benefits

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Uttar Pradesh government said prima facie no terror link had been established.

No tax relief for these home buyers

No tax relief for these home buyers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

There was no relief for existing home buyers who are stuck in stalled projects and are paying both rent and EMI on their home loans.

Four add-ons to get more out of term insurance

Four add-ons to get more out of term insurance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Add-ons such as critical illness or disability due to accident are available on payment of a little extra money, and they can take care of any unforeseen, unfortunate developments, says Santosh Agarwal

Buying life insurance? Please read this

Buying life insurance? Please read this

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Agents often influence customers into buying new products every year instead of continuing with their existing policies

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.

Diwali dhamakka for Tamil cinema

Diwali dhamakka for Tamil cinema

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Three films are set to release in Tamil this Diwali.

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

While buying a term plan, do check how much money will be paid in lumpsum and how much of the money will come to the surviving family as a regular payout, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

5 important facts your insurance agent won't tell you

5 important facts your insurance agent won't tell you

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Did you know that annual premium-paying option is cheaper than a monthly premium paying option?

How to secure your family's financial future

How to secure your family's financial future

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Use whole life term policies for legacy planning. By doing so, your annual outgo will come down and returns will improve, suggest Chirag Madia and Tinesh Bhasin.

'Should I reveal that I am a smoker?'

'Should I reveal that I am a smoker?'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, answers your queries about HEALTH insurance and AUTO insurance.

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.

Franklin Templeton AMC's senior officials, trustee fined

Franklin Templeton AMC's senior officials, trustee fined

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Sebi on Monday imposed a penalty totalling Rs 15 crore on senior officials of Franklin Templeton AMC and its trustee for violating regulatory norms in the case of winding up of six debt schemes in 2020. However, a spokesperson of Franklin Templeton said they disagree with the findings in Sebi's order and intend to file an appeal with the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). A fine of Rs 3 crore has been levied on Franklin Templeton Trustee Services Pvt Ltd and Rs 2 crore each on Franklin Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd President Sanjay Sapre and its chief investment officer Santosh Kamat, according to the Sebi order. In addition, the regulator imposed a penalty of Rs 1.5 crore each on fund managers -- Kunal Agarwal, Pallab Roy, Sachin Padwal Desai and Umesh Sharma -- as well as former fund manager Sumit Gupta.

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

While there's tax arbitrage advantage in ULIPs now, experts say investors should prefer mutual funds for long-term savings.

Will BCCI reward Pujara for stellar show Down Under?

Will BCCI reward Pujara for stellar show Down Under?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Pujara has so far scored 521 runs in seven innings with three hundreds at an impressive average of 74.42.

The rise and fall of gangster Vikas Dubey

The rise and fall of gangster Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Vikas Dubey, who met with a gory end in an encounter with the UP Special Task Force near Kanpur on Friday, conjured the image of a typical don who dabbled in real-estate, won a district-level election and rubbed shoulders with political figures.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

World Jr Chess: Padmini wins to maintain joint lead, Vidit loses

World Jr Chess: Padmini wins to maintain joint lead, Vidit loses

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

India's Padmini Rout scored an impressive victory with plenty of fireworks to maintain her joint lead in the Girls section but favourite Viddit Santosh Gujrathi suffered a shock loss in the sixth round of the LIC World Junior Chess championship in Pune.