As the date of income tax submission nears, taxpayers across the country are actively seeking ways to bring down their taxable income without locking in their funds for years. While many popular investment instruments such as Public Provident Fund (PPF), Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) among others require long term commitments, several provide quick liquidity,…
While making any purchase, everybody would like an additional cashback over and above all other shopping benefits. According to a Research and Markets report, the market for cashback programs in India was $7.6 billion in 2024. The market is growing fast and is expected to reach $14.3 billion by 2029. These days, we have credit…
Investing in overseas markets is important for diversifying one’s portfolio. But over the years, there have been restrictions in traditional modes of investing, such as mutual funds, while new investing avenues have opened up in Gift City. There are multiple ways to invest abroad, and with deepening of markets, more avenues are becoming available. Here…
“From greed to giving”—that’s how Manish Kejriwal describes his evolution with money. The Founder and Managing Partner of Kedaara Capital joined Mint’s Neil Borate on the Let’s Mint Money podcast to share candid reflections on disciplined investing, building one of India’s leading private equity firms, and embracing simplicity in personal finance. Watch the full episode…
A sophisticated credit card scam has rocked Kolkata and this time, the fraud didn’t come from some shadowy cybercriminal overseas. It came from inside the bank. Police have busted a racket led by Nafisa Ali, a former bank employee, who, along with a few accomplices, is suspected of siphoning off nearly ₹1 crore from unsuspecting…
The buy now, pay later (BNPL) mode of purchasing has offered millions access to electronic purchasing with an instant, interest-free line of credit, revolutionizing online shopping. India’s banking system is now intertwined with everything from food staples to electronics. However, a vital question begins to surface with all this convenience in online purchasing: What is…
With the rapid rise of digital lending across the nation, thousands of aspirational borrowers are turning towards personal loan applications for instant access to funds. This is done primarily to meet day to day expenses. Still, before moving ahead, it is crucial to keep in mind that alongside genuine lending institutions, a wave of fraudulent…
Prepaid credit cards, commonly known as loadable credit cards or prepaid cards, have gained notoriety lately, as a viable alternative to banking. But do prepaid credit cards actually boost or lower your credit score? Let’s look into this in-depth and how it affects your credit health. Also Read | Corporate vs Commercial Credit Cards: Pros,…
Starting her career at Amazon India through campus placement, she made rapid strides, eventually moving to the company’s US office in July 2021. “The role gave me a wider canvas to grow and contribute,” said the 26-year-old software engineer. Yet, the move also brought a whirlwind of lifestyle shifts—most notably, financial ones. “The cost of…
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been the backbone of India’s digital payment revolution for the past several years. What started as a convenient payment method within India has now transcended borders, with UPI adoption spreading to neighbouring countries as well. As of the first quarter of FY 2025–26, nearly 675 banks are live on UPI,…
