Credit cards are one of the easiest ways to buy your favourite products without paying for them in cash immediately. But what does it mean for banks that provide you credit? How do they benefit by lending money to you? Or do they have to wait till the due date to get their money back? … Read more
Can banks charge you a joining fee even before your credit card is activated? They cannot as the credit card account will not be created unless the card is activated. With complaints about banks charging a joining fee even before the card is activated, unsolicited cards being issued and the undue delay in closing the … Read more
If you run short of cash and plan to withdraw your mutual fund investments, take a pause. There is another option: You can take a loan against mutual funds and not disrupt the long-term potential compounding of your investment. Several banks offer loans against mutual fund units at interest rates ranging from 10-15% per annum. … Read more
Although the banking sector has lagged behind the Indian benchmark Nifty index over the past 6 to 12 months, it is well-positioned for substantial long-term growth, driven by India’s largely underbanked population. In 2024, the Nifty Bank index has risen over 8 percent year-to-date, trailing the benchmark Nifty’s almost 13 percent increase. Meanwhile, over the … Read more
Students planning to go abroad for higher studies tend to apply for a forex prepaid card with foreign currencies loaded into it. Almost all major banks in India offer forex prepaid cards. One such card, Student Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card, was launched by ICICI Bank recently. Meant for students who are planning to study abroad, … Read more
Personal Loan Rates: Over the past few months several private lenders such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank had increased interest rates on personal loans (PLs) after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had deemed them as riskier in November 2023, said a report by the Economic Times. Citing data … Read more
However, while the bank makes the loan sanction and disbursement part smooth, you should make sure the repayment part is smooth. Let us discuss some personal loan mistakes you should avoid for smooth repayment. Also Read: Applying for a personal loan? Here are essential dos and don’ts you must keep in mind Opting for a … Read more
Transaction costs have long been the subject of rigorous scrutiny, particularly by FPIs, who have historically lamented the high cost of entering and operating in Indian markets. These costs are multifaceted, often categorised as one-time fees for setup and registration, assets-under-custody (AuC)-based charges, and transaction-based fees. However, lurking beneath these enumerated fees is a less … Read more
Restrictions have been implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to protect consumers from unsolicited credit cards. This law was put into effect by the RBI to safeguard you against unsolicited credit cards and the risks associated with them, such as Unwanted debt: Since you did not budget for the credit line, unanticipated debt may … Read more
If you are planning to buy a house and looking for a home loan for the same, you would ideally be looking not only for a bank that can give you money as early as possible but also the one that charges a low rate of interest. After all, the marginal difference in the interest … Read more