FD or Gold: Which Is Better for Building an Emergency Fund? Here's What Financial Experts Suggest

An emergency fund is one of the most important components of a sound financial plan. Whether it's an unexpected medical expense, job loss, urgent home repairs, or any other financial emergency, having...

RBI Announces 3 Major FD Rule Changes for Small Finance Banks Effective October 1, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new set of regulations for Small Finance Banks (SFBs) aimed at making fixed deposit (FD) interest rates more transparent and ensuring fair treatme...

Petrol and Diesel Prices Today: Check the Latest Fuel Rates in Your City on August 7, 2026

Fuel prices remained largely unchanged across the country on August 7, 2026, despite continued fluctuations in global crude oil markets. While international crude prices have been moving up and d...

LPG Price Today: 14.2 kg Domestic and 19 kg Commercial Cylinder Rates for August 7, 2026

Households planning to book an LPG cylinder today can expect no change in the price of the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder. Oil marketing companies have kept domestic LPG rates unchanged for August...

LPG Cylinder Running Low? Try These 2 Simple Tricks to Check the Gas Level Before It Runs Out

Running out of LPG in the middle of cooking is a common problem, especially for households that rely on a single gas cylinder. Since it's difficult to know how much LPG is left inside a sealed cylinde...

Prices of 15 Out of 16 Essential Food Items Rise Ahead of Festive Season; Check the Full List

As the festive season approaches, household budgets are coming under increased pressure due to rising food prices. Recent data from the government's Price Monitoring System indicates that the cos...

Retirement Planning: How Much Money Do You Need to Get a ₹50,000 Monthly Pension? Complete Calculation Explained

Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you'll ever make. While your monthly salary takes care of expenses during your working years, retirement brings a different cha...

8th Pay Commission: 5 Major Updates on Fitment Factor, HRA, Annual Increment and Salary Revision

The 8th Pay Commission continues to be one of the most closely watched developments for nearly 4.9 million central government employees and around 6.5 million pensioners. The commission, headed b...

Bandhan Mutual Fund Launches Contra Fund: Key Features, NFO Dates and Who Should Consider Investing

Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced the launch of its new Bandhan Contra Fund, an open-ended equity scheme that follows a contrarian investment strategy. The fund aims to identify fundamentally str...

SBI Mutual Fund Launches New SIF Strategy: Minimum Investment, Key Dates and Investment Plan Explained

SBI Mutual Fund has unveiled a new investment strategy under its Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, aimed at investors seeking higher growth opportunities with a managed-risk approach....