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Here are the latest interest rates of PPF, NSC, KVP, SSY and other small savings schemes from April 1 onwards

Within fixed-income instruments, small savings schemes such as PPF, SSY, NSC, and KVP are quite popular among investors thanks to the fixed and assured returns they offer.

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Outgoing Lok Sabha has 44% MPs with criminal record; 9 accused of murder, 3 of rape | A party-wise breakup

Affidavits of out of the 514 sitting Lok Sabha MPs analysed, 225 MPs declared criminal cases against themselves, an ADR report said. It added that as many as 149 sitting MPs declared serious criminal cases against them.

2 min read06:28 PM IST
Politics

BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut takes jibe at 'film industry' at Mandi rally: '...Mujhe suli par chada denge'

Kangana Ranaut, the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, said she is aware that she can make a “few mistakes here. But this isn’t a film industry that I will be crucified.”

1 min read04:55 PM IST
Money

Attention PPF, SSY, NPS account holders! Do this by March 31 or else...

Various tax-saving investment avenues like PPF, SSY, and NPS require minimum contributions by March 31 to stay active. Failure to do so can lead to penalties and dormant accounts

1 min read02:30 PM IST
Money

Applying for a personal loan? This strategy can help you get funds at a favourable rate

Securing a favourable personal loan interest rate through negotiation can result in substantial savings over the loan’s duration.

4 min read02:05 PM IST
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Personal loans: What is loan amortisation and how does it work? MintGenie explains

Loan amortisation entails distributing the repayment of a loan into fixed payments over a predetermined duration.

4 min read01:16 PM IST
Money

Debt consolidation, home renovation, education and more: 8 top purposes personal loans serve

Personal loans can serve as a valuable financial resource in numerous circumstances, but it’s essential to approach them strategically.

4 min read12:12 PM IST
Money

Personal loans: Fixed vs variable interest rates and how to decide between them

When it comes to personal loans, grappling with the decision between fixed and variable interest rates is commonplace. Ultimately, the optimal choice hinges on your unique circumstances.

4 min read11:25 AM IST
Markets

Buy or sell: Is it wise to accumulate SBI, HDFC Bank shares in FY25? — explained

Buy or sell stocks in FY25: Despite the rally in SBI share price in recent sessions, the PSU stock is available at an attractive PE multiple, say experts

3 min read08:23 AM IST
Companies

The pandemic broke co-living’s back. Startups need a reset

Remember Oyo Living? The co-living vertical of Oyo Hotels & Rooms once had big plans but scaled down the business in 2021. Many other startups did the same—during the pandemic, co-living was the worst hit among all real estate sectors. Now, a revival is in the works.

10 min read28 Mar 2024
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