A systematic withdrawal plan doesn't drain wealth, poor planning does. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the truth behind systematic withdrawal plans
A 23-year-old trainee manager in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly stealing over 1.25 lakh from a service apartment facility. Police recovered a significant portion of the stolen money and items purchased with it.
Investors with a 6 to 12 month horizon may consider them. They should align their holding period with the fund's maturity profile and prefer schemes with a lower expense ratio.
Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay aligned.
With Income Tax Act 2025 in force, your tax choice can quietly cost you big money if you're not paying attention. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains how
A Delhi court has requested clarification from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the extradition status of a former managing director of Bush Foods Overseas Pvt Ltd and his wife, who are residing in London, in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 750-crore bank loan fraud.
Households should moderate large discretionary expenses for the time being.
'They should prioritise essential spending. They should maintain an emergency fund covering 6 to 12 months of expenses.'
Two chartered accountants have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to a cyber fraud involving Rs 641 crore.
Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay aligned.
'In investing, poor sentiment is always a good vintage to build a portfolio.'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Anil Nutrients Ltd, its director, and six others in connection with a money laundering case involving an alleged fraud of Rs 47.88 crore with Bank of India.
'Money is not just about greed or accumulation. It gives you freedom, dignity and choice. And you have every right to all three.'
Bank of Baroda has partnered with Reliance Jio to provide access to its mobile banking application, 'bob World Lite', for users of Jio feature phones, aiming to promote financial inclusion and digital payments.
Over the past three years, the appointments of 20 candidates selected through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection were cancelled or offers were withdrawn due to poor credit history.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has dismantled two significant fraud operations involving crores of rupees in fraudulent share market, cryptocurrency, and forex schemes, leading to multiple arrests and uncovering a vast network of deceit.
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A Delhi court has granted transit remand to Telangana Police for two Delhi-based bank employees arrested in connection with a cyber fraud targeting a retired doctor in Hyderabad.
Following a ban on real-money gaming, Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, is strategically expanding its portfolio across 11 companies, including a new venture into wealth management and stockbroking, with a focus on serving a mass user base through AI-first solutions, cofounder Harsh Jain confirmed.
Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.
Despite significant price differences, Indian farmers are increasingly adopting non-subsidised speciality fertilisers, which are seen as a potential solution to the rising fertiliser subsidy burden exacerbated by global supply shocks.
A 75-year-old doctor from Pune was defrauded of Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam after being coerced into making multiple investments by fraudsters.
A 75-year-old doctor in Pune was defrauded of 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam after being coerced into making multiple investments by fraudsters.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth 159 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation related to illegal coal mining in West Bengal. The case involves alleged pilferage and implicates various entities, including the political consultancy firm I-PAC.
'We have lost 70-80 per cent of our business from foreign guests.'
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) delivered a robust Q4FY26 performance, with steady demand in India and signs of stabilisation in international markets, despite persistent inflationary pressures. The company expects to maintain profitability in FY27 through strategic cost management and pricing adjustments.
Delhi Police have dismantled a fake degree and certificate racket operating in southeast Delhi, arresting seven individuals involved in the production and distribution of forged educational documents.
A private bank official has been arrested in Haryana in connection with a 150 crore discrepancy in the accounts of Panchkula Municipal Corporation.
Yatra Online has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its AI-led transformation across corporate and personal travel, aiming to simplify booking, enhance expense management, and deliver seamless travel experiences.
The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two members of an inter-state organised gang from Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud.
An accountant in Bokaro district, India, has been arrested for allegedly embezzling over Rs 6 crore from the treasury's salary disbursement account. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the fraud.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 19,837 crore from Indian equities in the first two trading sessions of April, extending a significant selling trend from March, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, and a depreciating rupee.
The Supreme Court has stated it will not make structural changes to religious practices at the Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan, hearing a petition challenging administrative decisions affecting traditions.
The Odisha Vigilance Department seized 45.41 lakh in cash from an Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC) deputy manager, who was unable to explain the source of the funds. Raids were conducted on his properties in multiple locations.
'Workers are being pushed into 12- to 14-hour shifts under poor conditions. These largely leaderless protests are likely to continue.'
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to revise its directives for bank boards, aiming to alleviate operational burdens and enable them to concentrate on crucial policy and strategic decision-making, thereby enhancing corporate governance in the Indian banking sector.
The World Bank has affirmed India's strong position to withstand the current global energy shock, citing high foreign exchange reserves, fiscal space, and low inflation as key buffers supporting continued growth despite international headwinds.
Net inflows into equity mutual fund schemes moderated in FY26, falling by 27 per cent to about 3 trillion till February, as choppy markets and global uncertainties prompted investors to shift towards safer options like hybrid funds and gold ETFs.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended 25,000 offers to freshers for the current fiscal year (FY27), with future hiring decisions contingent on the demand scenario, according to CEO K Krithivasan.
'In my entire career, whenever friends, relatives, or associates have sought my counsel, I have told them consistently: Stay away from equities. Buy gold. Place funds in fixed deposits. Acquire some raw land.' 'That is all one genuinely needs to build meaningful, enduring wealth, without the attendant anxiety of equity market participation.'
Trump added that the United States would assist in managing the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz.
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