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RBI Ombudsman saw 13% increase in consumer complaints in FY25: Here's how to resolve your grievances

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- There was a 13% increase in the consumer complaints received under the Ombudsman scheme in FY25, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said. The RBI operates an Ombudsman scheme, a gri... Read More


Income Tax: Last date to file revised or belated ITR is 31 December - key questions answered

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The due date to file the income tax return (ITR) for FY 2024-25 ended on 16 September after two extensions. However, if you now realise that you made some mistake while filing you... Read More


Aadhaar-UAN seeding: EPFO says no further extension for mandatory linking to file ECR

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced the discontinuation of the extension of the timeline for mandatory Aadhaar seeding with UAN for filing of ECR beyon... Read More


UPI transactions jump 22% to hit Rs.26.32 lakh crore in volume, shows November data

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in the country saw a 22% year-on-year increase in volume, hitting Rs.26.32 lakh crore in November. In terms of numbers, UPI transacti... Read More


6 credit cards that offer big year-end discounts for shoppers

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- If you prefer to go for online shopping on popular brands or marketplaces such as Amazon or Myntra, you are recommended to use your credit card to claim discounts, rewards, and ca... Read More


Personal loan interest rates: Top 7 banks charge these rates in December 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Before you decide to raise a personal loan, it is recommended to compare the interest rates charged by different banks. These rates tend to change from time to time.- Notably, ev... Read More


Income Tax: What is condonation of delay for filing of ITR?

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Each taxpayer is supposed to file their income tax return within the time prescribed under section 139(1)/139(4) of the Income Tax Act. However, it may be possible due to any genu... Read More


After this Sebi circular, mutual funds could raise their exposure to REITs in 2026. Check details

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Sebi has released a new circular announcing the investment made by mutual funds and specialised investment funds in real estate investment trusts (REITs) to be reclassified as eq... Read More


Should taxpayers still invest in small savings schemes such as PPF, SCSS and NSC over FDs?

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Taxpayers who have opted for the new tax regime are not entitled to claim tax deduction (section 80 C) for investing in small savings schemes which include but not limited to Sen... Read More


These 7 top banks offer interest up to 7.2% on fixed deposits for senior citizens

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Prior to locking your savings in a fixed deposit (FD), it is recommended to compare the interest rates offered by different banks. Most banks offer interest rates on term deposit... Read More