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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6.5% — What It Really Means for Your Home Loan and FD Returns
The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged for the sixth consecutive time. While borrowers get a breather, FD investors may want to lock in rates now before the next policy shift.
Nifty 50 Crosses 22,500 — Which Sectors Are Actually Driving This Rally?
The benchmark index hit a fresh high this week, led by banking, IT, and auto stocks. But not everything is rosy — mid-cap valuations are stretched and FII flows remain choppy.
Bitcoin Crosses ₹57 Lakh — Should Indian Investors Finally Take Crypto Seriously?
With BTC at record highs in rupee terms and SEBI still sitting on a crypto framework, Indian retail investors are caught between FOMO and regulatory uncertainty. Here's a grounded take.
New Income Tax Regime vs Old: Which One Actually Saves You More in FY 2026-27?
The new tax regime looks attractive on paper, but the devil is in the deductions. We ran the numbers for five different income brackets — the results might surprise you.
How Indian Fintechs Are Using AI to Underwrite Loans for the Unbanked
Companies like Slice, KreditBee, and Perfios are using alternative data — UPI history, utility bills, even social signals — to extend credit to 300 million Indians with no credit score.
Best Fixed Deposits of 2026: Small Finance Banks Offering Up to 9.1% — Are They Safe?
While big banks offer 7–7.5%, small finance banks are dangling 8.5–9.1% FD rates. We looked at DICGC cover, capital adequacy, and NPA ratios to tell you which ones are worth the risk.