in Mega PSU bank mergers come into effect from April 1. 5 things a bank customer should know By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-31T13:57:57+05:30 You would have given your bank account numbers and IFSC codes for various financial transactions. Unless these accounts are seamlessly merged into the financial system of the anchor bank, you would be required to change the details of your bank account. Full Article
in Kotak Mahindra Bank moratorium on credit card dues: What are the terms and conditions By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T13:52:27+05:30 If you have a credit card from Kotak Mahindra Bank, here are some of the details of its three-month moratorium facility. Full Article
in Coronavirus and cybercrimes: Opting for EMI moratorium? Fraudsters are waiting By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-08T12:56:19+05:30 Banks have been alerting their customers of cyber frauds that can happen while availing EMI moratorium. Full Article
in EPFO eases norms for changing date of birth in records, linking UAN with Aadhaar By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-11T09:40:15+05:30 As per the circular, EPF members can now correct the date of birth up to plus or minus three years instead of one year earlier. This would make the linking of Universal Account Number (UAN) with Aadhaar easier. Full Article
in Investors can move these financial transactions online to deal with coronavirus impact By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T06:30:00+05:30 As the country is staying at home to fight against the coronavirus, investors are adapting themselves to the online way of working with their finances. Full Article
in Real return on money in SBI saving account is -3% per annum By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-15T09:39:34+05:30 The recent cut in the interest rate on savings accounts by leading banks has led to higher negative real returns on the accounts balances. Full Article
in Common application form issued for PPF, NSC and other small savings schemes By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-16T13:56:21+05:30 It must be recalled that the finance ministry had revised rules and introduced separate forms for each small savings scheme via a notification in December 2019. Full Article
in What RBI's announcement today means for your loans and fixed deposit interest rates By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:52:45+05:30 The RBI announced a host of measures today aimed at increasing liquidity in the economy. Full Article
in Coronavirus lockdown: 5 steps to protect your privacy online By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00+05:30 Due to lockdown in the country, we are more dependent on the Internet, which also means that we are more susceptible to tracking by websites and apps for our data. Here are 5 simple steps you can take to protect your personal information. Full Article
in How to use ICICI Bank's voice banking services on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:04:00+05:30 To get the benefit of the voice banking offering, customers need to download the Alexa / Google Assistant and link their ICICI Bank account through a secure two-factor authentication process. Full Article
in SBI's 1-year FD is offering lower interest rate than some banks' savings accounts By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:07:21+05:30 Apart from small finance banks, certain private banks are also offering higher interest rate on savings accounts. Banks offering higher interest rates on savings account comes with certain conditions. Full Article
in Moving Moments By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-10-08T05:55:56+05:30 When we think of how amazingly things work in the cosmos, it seems revelatory, because it is not something that’s in your face. Full Article
in Getting lost, and enjoying it By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-10-14T06:23:32+05:30 The discoverers of this phenomenon won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Medicine, and thanks to them, we now know why we get lost. Full Article
in To Find a Way Out By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-10-22T06:09:12+05:30 Perhaps that’s overstating the case a trifle but there’s still something to be said about having a mind of one’s own or are it be said a free will? Full Article
in How much financial risk can you tolerate in current coronavirus-hit economy? Find out By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T06:30:00+05:30 The stock market, bond market and other financial markets are feeling the negative effect of coronavirus. ET wealth presents a quiz to help you assess your risk appetite in the current market scenario. Full Article
in Family finance: Kumars need to stagger some of their money goals till income increases By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T06:30:00+05:30 His goals include building an emergency corpus, saving for his children’s (including another child in future) education and weddings, and retirement. Full Article
in 9 practical steps to prepare for and navigate the financial crisis due to coronavirus By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T06:30:00+05:30 Do not deny the possibility of losing the job, or being furloughed briefly. Full Article
in Coronavirus pandemic impact: Keep your investments liquid and focus on short term goals By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-18T10:11:47+05:30 Any investment decision during this period should be made factoring in the short-term goals of an individual. Full Article
in Use Excel's binomial distribution to assess chance of success of your investments By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00+05:30 Applying this to financial markets helps investors to determine their chances of success in a fixed number of attempts (or trials). Another application of binomial distribution is to find out the probability of a company reporting positive growth in the EPS. Full Article
in Coronavirus & your money: Saving is crucial, so are these 5 expenses By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00+05:30 The looming uncertainty caused by coronavirus without a doubt requires cutting down on expenses. You need to start exercising monetary prudence and caution. However, don’t try to cut corners in these five expenses even at such a time. Full Article
in Covid stress test: How easily can you liquidate your financial assets should the need arise? By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00+05:30 Stores of value are worthwhile only if they can step up and be useful when we need them. Not if they also lose value, freeze up, or get locked when you must access them. In other words, you should be able to liquidate your assets without difficulty should the need arise. Full Article
in Conserving cash to dealing with debt: 6 ways you can fight the covid money crisis By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00+05:30 Liquidating assets to pay off debts is recommended only if you find it difficult to pay EMIs. Full Article
in Family finance: Salaried Pendse has enough time to reach financial goals By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00+05:30 His goals include building an emergency corpus, saving for his spouse’s business, child’s education and wedding, taking a vacation, and retirement. Full Article
in Family finance: Why Sharma will reach his financial goals with ease By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:30:00+05:30 Financial Planner Pankaaj Maalde suggests that Sharma build an emergency fund of Rs 5.1 lakh, which is equal to six months’ expenses, and a medical buffer of Rs 10 lakh for his mother. Here's what his financial goals include. Full Article
in Has coronavirus pushed your goals further away? Take this SWOT test to find out By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:30:00+05:30 No investment portfolio would have escaped the impact of coronavirus and the consequent financial troubles. Analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in your financial plan in the following quiz and find out where you stand and what you need to do. Full Article
in Why you should keep financial assets organised and listed while you are alive By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:30:00+05:30 We can do a lot without spending money, and money well spent can do a lot. Let your money help you and those around you live better. Rather than lying meaninglessly in expired bonds, unaccessed PPF accounts, unused vases and unworn dresses. Full Article
in Lockdown impacting your income? Do this now so that your future money goals are safe By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T06:30:00+05:30 Incomes of many people, especially those who are self-employed, have been impacted due to the lockdown. To help you through these tough times, here is how you can cut down on current expenses so that your future goals are not at risk. Full Article
in Is Covid hurting your job? Find out how to manage your career and protect your finances By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T06:30:00+05:30 In India, the total number of jobs likely to be impacted is 136 million, as per the NSS. Full Article
in Four ways to review and modify asset allocation in mutual funds By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T06:30:00+05:30 As the financial markets scenario is changing, it is important to review and modify (if needed) the existing asset allocation. However, before going ahead, you should consult your financial advisor. Full Article
in Sunday ET: Labour laws: Indians in Gulf forced to return or look for greener pastures By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2013-06-23T04:07:30+05:30 Back home, the workers are looking to start afresh. Their best bet seems to be rehabilitation packages. Full Article
in 9 more NRI police stations being set up in Punjab By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2013-07-14T18:56:16+05:30 Punjab Minister for NRI Affairs Bikram Singh Majithia said they were being set up keeping in view the demand for more such police stations by the NRI community. Full Article
in 1.34 lakh Indians return, government watching situation in Saudi Arabia By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2013-11-05T16:09:07+05:30 Asked whether Indians are being targeted abroad, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said, "One cannot make such a general statement." Full Article
in Fresh drive to help illegal Indian workers in Saudi Arabia By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2013-11-06T16:22:09+05:30 The number of Indians who left during the grace period till October-end is 1,34,281, the Indian Embassy here said in a statement. Full Article
in New customs form for passengers coming to India from tomorrow By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2013-12-31T16:04:54+05:30 All passengers coming to India will have to fill in a new detailed customs form on their arrival from tomorrow. Full Article
in Indian students with foreign degrees returning home: Lessons India can learn from China By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-03-23T10:48:50+05:30 High costs, poor job prospects and wrangles over work permits are persuading a host of Indian students with foreign degrees to return home. Full Article
in Over 3,500 Indians back from Iraq in last 30 days By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-07-20T11:20:52+05:30 There were about 10,000 Indians before the start of the serious strife between government troops and Sunni militants backed by al Qaeda in Iraq. Full Article
in Growing trend: NRIs return home to work as economy surges By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-03-27T05:06:15+05:30 The trend of Indians returning from abroad to work here has picked up pace with the recovery in the country's economy. Full Article
in 1700 Indian workers arrested or deported from Kuwait: Government By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-05-05T15:41:32+05:30 The minister said the government has already set up an Indian Workers Resource Centre in Dubai and will set up two more in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. Full Article
in India to evacuate nationals from South Sudan By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-07-11T16:10:59+05:30 South Sudan's capital is witnessing heavy fighting due to clashes between former rebels and government soldiers in several parts of the city. Full Article
in 4870 Indians return from Saudi after job-related issues: Government By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-03-22T16:49:00+05:30 V K Singh said presently, a section of Indian workers facing difficulties in two major Saudi companies -- Saudi Oger and the Saad Group -- are being brought back to India. Full Article
in 20,000 Indians to return from Saudi Arabia via amnesty scheme By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-05-03T11:21:20+05:30 Around 1,500 blue collar workers from Tamil Nadu are among those who are using the amnesty to come back to the country. Full Article
in Mahindra unveils online car buying platform By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T10:37:40+05:30 The company in its statement said that in 4 steps, a customer can avail of online exchange, finance and insurance, personalize & own their chosen Mahindra vehicle. Full Article
in Paytm Payments Bank crosses Rs 600 crore in fixed deposits By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:20:02+05:30 "During this period of volatility in other asset classes, a large number of PPB bank account holders are moving their savings into fixed deposits during the ongoing lockdown," stated Paytm Payments Bank. Full Article
in Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund apologises unconditionally to Sebi By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T12:58:08+05:30 The fund house claimed that media outlets quoted its CEO Jenny Johnson out of context. Full Article
in Sony cuts television prices up to 20% to spur demand during Covid-19 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:35:09+05:30 The company has cut prices anywhere from Rs 2,000 on the smaller screen televisions going up to Rs two lakh on a flagship 85-inch model apart from rolling out long tenure no-cost EMI schemes and bundling offers. It has launched a new 85-inch model at Rs 5.9 lakh bringing down its earlier pricing structure of Rs 10 lakh in this screen size. Full Article
in PMSes thrilled rich investors in April with up to 26% returns By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:03:49+05:30 Almost all the 147 PMSes delivered positive returns to investors during the month. Full Article
in Exide Life's term policy sales jump 200% in April due to COVID-19: COO By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:58:53+05:30 However, Ashwin B added that there has been a significant drop in sales of non-term policies, witnessing a decline of 50 per cent. Full Article
in 10-year benchmark bond yields fall 14 bps more this week to hit levels last seen in 2009 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T15:49:43+05:30 A hike in taxes on fuels, which will add to government’s revenue, helped lift sentiment. Full Article
in Debt, hybrid mutual funds see large outflows in April; advisors blame Franklin fiasco By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:19:27+05:30 The Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund fiasco seems to have hit the debt mutual fund space very hard. The data released by Association of Mutual Funds in India or Amfi reveals that most debt mutual fund categories have witnessed outflows in the last month. Full Article
in Union Bank of India cuts MCLR by up to 15 bps across all tenors By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:05:09+05:30 Union Bank of India announced reduction in its MCLR up to 15 basis points across all tenors, effective May 11. Overnight MCLR has been reduced by 15 bps to 7.15 per cent from 7.30 per cent and one-month MCLR by 10 bps to 7.25 per cent. Full Article