NFO Alert: HDFC Mutual Fund launches Multi cap index fund. Should you invest?

NFO Alert: HDFC Mutual Fund launches Multi cap index fund. Should you invest?

HDFC Mutual Fund has launched NIFTY500 Multicap 50:25:25 Index Fund which was opened for subscription on August 6 and will remain open till August 20. There are options of regular and direct plans with each plan offering growth options only. This index comprises all companies that are part of Nifty500 index with allocations to large cap, mid … Read more

FD interest rates: These five banks offer highest rates on their 3-year term deposits? Check details

FD interest rates: These five banks offer highest rates on their 3-year term deposits? Check details

Before opening a fixed deposit (FD) with a bank, depositors tend to compare the interest rates offered by a bank with those of other banks. Typically, banks offer higher rates of interest on long term deposits. This means longer the duration, higher the rate of interest. Conversely, shorter the duration, lower the rate of interest. … Read more

India’s top 10 companies lose combined ₹1.66 lakh crore in market value; Reliance, LIC biggest laggards

India’s top 10 companies lose combined ₹1.66 lakh crore in market value; Reliance, LIC biggest laggards

In a turbulent week for Indian markets, eight of the top 10 most valuable companies saw their combined market capitalization shrink by ₹1,66,954.07 crore. This decline mirrored the overall weakness in equities, with the BSE benchmark index dropping 1,276.04 points or 1.57 per cent. Reliance Industries and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the … Read more

FD interest rate: Union Bank offers up to 8.15 percent on 333-day fixed deposits

FD interest rate: Union Bank offers up to 8.15 percent on 333-day fixed deposits

Union Bank of India has recently revised its interest rates on fixed deposits and now it offers a special interest of 7.4 percent to regular citizens on term deposits of 333-day tenure. Senior citizens, meanwhile, are entitled to an extra 50 basis points i.e., 7.9 percent on the term deposit of same tenure, while super … Read more

Fixed deposits: Can you double your money in 10 years by investing in FDs? Check rates of these 6 banks to find out

Fixed deposits: Can you double your money in 10 years by investing in FDs? Check rates of these 6 banks to find out

Before you open a fixed deposit (FD) in a bank, it is natural to compare the term deposit interest rate with those of others. Most banks offer anywhere between 3 and 7 per cent per annum on their fixed deposits based on their tenure. The rule of thumb is this: the longer the tenure, the … Read more

Mcap of 8 of top-10 most valued firms surges to ₹2.10 lakh crore; TCS, LIC leads the pack

Mcap of 8 of top-10 most valued firms surges to ₹2.10 lakh crore; TCS, LIC leads the pack

In the holiday-shortened week, the combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 most valued firms surged by ₹2,10,330.26 crore, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) leading the gains. The BSE benchmark index increased by 85.31 points, or 0.10%, and the 30-share BSE Sensex reached a new all-time … Read more

Large-cap lenders vs mid-cap banks: Which ones should you pick for long term?

Large-cap lenders vs mid-cap banks: Which ones should you pick for long term?

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

Personal Loan interest rates surge by 30-50 bps following RBI’s raised risk weightage in November 2023

Personal Loan interest rates surge by 30-50 bps following RBI’s raised risk weightage in November 2023

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

HDFC Bank’s new credit card rules effective from August 1; check key changes

HDFC Bank's new credit card rules effective from August 1; check key changes

HDFC Bank will implement revised credit card terms effective August 1st, 2024, aligning them closely with industry standards observed by other banks. The revised credit card terms include: HDFC Bank will introduce a new fee structure for credit card rent payments made through third-party apps such as CRED, Paytm, Cheq, MobiKwik, Freecharge, and others. The … Read more