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News
AC Prices Rising 10-15% from April — Should You Buy Now or Wait?
AC prices are going up 10-15% from April due to rising copper, aluminium costs and new BEE regulations. Here is whether you should buy before the hike or wait for off-season deals.
6 min read10 March 2026

Insurance
Is Gadget Insurance Worth It for Your ₹50,000 Smartphone?
Your phone costs ₹50,000, the insurance costs ₹5,000, and the screen repair costs ₹15,000. We break down when gadget insurance makes sense and when it is a waste of money.
8 min read10 March 2026

News
IDBI Bank Privatisation Delayed: What It Means for Investors
IDBI Bank privatisation has been delayed to FY27. With the stock down over 8%, here is what happened, why it matters, and what investors should do next.
7 min read10 March 2026

News
8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor 3.0x Could Triple Minimum Basic Pay
The 8th Pay Commission is underway with unions demanding a 3.0x fitment factor. This would raise minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹54,000. What it means for government employees and taxpayers.
8 min read10 March 2026

News
RBI Proposes ₹25,000 Compensation for Digital Fraud Victims
The RBI has proposed automatic compensation of up to ₹25,000 for victims of digital fraud including UPI, net banking, and card transactions. Here is how it works.
7 min read10 March 2026

Budgeting
Banks Collected ₹19,083 Crore in Minimum Balance Penalties — How to Avoid Them
Indian banks collected ₹19,083 crore in minimum balance penalties over 3 years. Private banks charged nearly double that of PSBs. Here is how to avoid paying a single rupee.
8 min read10 March 2026

Investments
Silver Surges ₹13,000/kg in One Day, Gold Touches ₹1.60 Lakh
Silver jumped ₹13,000 to ₹2,73,000/kg on the MCX. Gold rose to ₹1,60,000 per 10 grams. Should you buy precious metals now or wait?
7 min read10 March 2026

News
FII vs DII: The ₹11,000 Crore Battle Keeping Indian Markets Alive
Foreign investors sold ₹4,673 crore while domestic institutions bought ₹6,333 crore on March 10. Here is why this tug-of-war matters for your investments.
6 min read10 March 2026

Investments
Bandhan Bank Shares Rally 10% in 5 Days — What Is Behind the Surge
Bandhan Bank has been the talk of Dalal Street this week. While the broader market struggled with selling pressure and global uncertainty, Bandhan Bank shares quietly rallied over 10% in just five...
7 min read10 March 2026

Investments
Mutual Fund Outflows — Why You Should Not Panic and What Smart Investors Are Doing
If you've been reading the news lately, you might have seen scary headlines like "Mutual funds see first outflow in years!" or "Investors pulling money out of mutual funds!" Sounds terrifying, right?...
8 min read10 March 2026

Taxes
New Tax Regime Becomes Default from April 2026 — Everything You Need to Know
Big news for every taxpayer in India. Starting April 1, 2026 , the New Tax Regime becomes the default income tax system. This means unless you specifically choose the Old Tax Regime, you will...
8 min read10 March 2026

News
Tech Mahindra 30,000 Layoffs Rumour — What Really Happened
If you've been scrolling through social media today, you've probably seen scary posts claiming that Tech Mahindra is about to fire 30,000 employees. The news went viral on X (formerly Twitter) and...
8 min read10 March 2026