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Trump Pauses Iran Strikes: Sensex Surges 1,500 Pts, Oil Crashes 11%
News
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes: Sensex Surges 1,500 Pts, Oil Crashes 11%
Trump postponed strikes on Iran for 5 days citing "productive talks." Oil crashed 11% to $100, Sensex surged 1,500 points. What it means for Indian markets, rupee, and your investments.
6 min read24 March 2026
5 Credit Card Rules Changing From April 1 — Your Spending Will Be Watched
Others
5 Credit Card Rules Changing From April 1 — Your Spending Will Be Watched
Spend over ₹10 lakh on credit cards? The Income Tax Department will know. From April 1, 2026, new rules change how credit cards are monitored, authenticated, and reported. Here are 5 changes every cardholder must know.
6 min read23 March 2026
Kotak Mahindra Buying Deutsche Bank's India Business for ₹4,500 Crore — What It Means
Investments
Kotak Mahindra Buying Deutsche Bank's India Business for ₹4,500 Crore — What It Means
Kotak Mahindra Bank is acquiring Deutsche Bank's Indian retail unit for ₹4,500 crore — including ₹27,000 crore in loans, wealth management, and 17 branches. Here's what it means for investors and customers.
6 min read23 March 2026
CoinDCX Founders Arrested: India's Biggest Crypto Exchange Hit by Fraud Case
News
CoinDCX Founders Arrested: India's Biggest Crypto Exchange Hit by Fraud Case
CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal arrested over a ₹71.6 lakh crypto fraud complaint. The company says impersonators used fake websites. Here's what happened and what it means for crypto investors.
6 min read23 March 2026
Personal Loan vs Credit Card Debt: Which Is Worse for Your Money?
Loans & Debt Management
Personal Loan vs Credit Card Debt: Which Is Worse for Your Money?
Credit cards charge 36-42% interest. Personal loans charge 10-18%. The math is clear — but the real story is more nuanced. Here's the complete comparison.
6 min read23 March 2026
The BNPL Trap: How "Buy Now Pay Later" Is Creating India's Hidden Debt Crisis
Loans & Debt Management
The BNPL Trap: How "Buy Now Pay Later" Is Creating India's Hidden Debt Crisis
60% of BNPL users spend more than they can afford. Late fees can hit 30-40% interest. Here's how Buy Now Pay Later apps are trapping young Indians in invisible debt.
7 min read23 March 2026
Your EMIs Are About to Get Expensive — Here's Why and What to Do
Loans & Debt Management
Your EMIs Are About to Get Expensive — Here's Why and What to Do
Oil at $113, inflation rising, RBI rate cuts on hold. If you have a floating-rate home or car loan, your EMI could increase soon. Here's how to prepare.
6 min read23 March 2026
Home Loan Balance Transfer: How to Switch and Save Lakhs
Loans & Debt Management
Home Loan Balance Transfer: How to Switch and Save Lakhs
Paying too much interest on your home loan? A balance transfer to a lower-rate bank can save ₹5-15 lakh. Here's the complete process, costs, and when it's worth it.
6 min read23 March 2026
How to Get Out of Debt: The Snowball vs Avalanche Method Explained
Loans & Debt Management
How to Get Out of Debt: The Snowball vs Avalanche Method Explained
Drowning in multiple debts? The snowball method gives quick wins, the avalanche method saves more money. Here's how each works — with Indian examples.
6 min read23 March 2026
Loan Against Property: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't
Loans & Debt Management
Loan Against Property: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't
Need a large loan at low interest? A Loan Against Property (LAP) offers rates as low as 8.5% — cheaper than personal loans. But you're putting your property on the line.
6 min read23 March 2026
Car Loan Guide India: Interest Rates, EMI Tips, and Mistakes to Avoid
Loans & Debt Management
Car Loan Guide India: Interest Rates, EMI Tips, and Mistakes to Avoid
Planning to buy a car on loan? Everything you need to know about car loan interest rates, new vs used car financing, EMI planning, and the mistakes most buyers make.
7 min read23 March 2026
Debt Consolidation in India: Should You Take a Loan to Pay Off Loans?
Loans & Debt Management
Debt Consolidation in India: Should You Take a Loan to Pay Off Loans?
Drowning in multiple EMIs? A debt consolidation loan combines all your debts into one. But it's not always the smart move. Here's when it helps — and when it's a trap.
7 min read23 March 2026