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Many individuals have a cherished dream of owning a home. To transform this dream into a reality, many individuals choose to pursue a home loan, as it allows borrowers to gradually repay the loan amount through affordable Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs). 

Bank of India revises FD rates: BOI has updated its fixed deposit interest rates for deposits below ₹2 crore. Following the revision, the bank now provides interest rates ranging from 3% to 7.25% for deposit periods spanning from 7 days to 10 years. These rates are effective from 1 April 2024. Senior citizens receive an extra 50 basis points (bps) on tenors of 6 months and above, while super senior citizens are granted an additional 65 bps. For deposits below ₹2 crore and tenors of 3 years and above, senior citizens receive an additional premium of 25 bps, totaling 75 bps. Similarly, super senior citizens are offered an additional premium of 25 bps, totaling 90 bps.

Indian stock market today: A total of 3 stocks have been banned for trade on Thursday, April 4, 2024, under the futures and options (F&O) segment by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The securities have been put on ban under the F&O segment as they crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL), according to the NSE. However, the stocks will be available for trading in the cash market.

defaulting on loan repayment from being considered a criminal offense, except in cases of fraud, breach of trust, or as specified by the law. He further explained that when a borrower consistently misses EMI payments, the lender has the authority to systematically inform them. Typically, banks or financial institutions are required to give the borrower reasonable notice to fulfill their payment obligation.

100 million milestone, registering an increase of 1.1 million cards from the previous month. While this highlights the increasing popularity of credit cards, it also suggests a potential uptick in credit card fraud cases. This is particularly concerning as many cardholders have reported unauthorized international transactions even after deactivating international usage.

Donald Trump has had a recent conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the New York Times, citing information from two individuals briefed on the matter. Reuters reported that the newspaper reported that it was unclear what Trump and the prince, known as MBS, discussed and whether this was their first conversation since Trump, who was president from 2017 to 2021, left office.

Ajit Doval on Wednesday met with his Russian counterpart Nikolay Patrushev and discussed measures to strengthen counter-terror cooperation. A special focus will be on the Afg-Pak and Eurasian region in the backdrop of the recent terror strike in the Moscow region that killed 144 people. The two NSAs, who met at the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Kazakhstan, discussed countering terrorism both bilaterally and in multilateral formats, and emphasised on regular exchange of information about terrorist and extremist elements, sources told ET. Doval strongly condemned the «barbaric» terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22 and expressed condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.

Muizzu highlighted the presence of Indian troops on three platforms in Maldives. ALSO READ: How did China strengthen its bond with Maldives amid India exit? 10 key collaborations between Male, Beijing He said the troops on the third aviation platform will be withdrawn by May 10. He was quoted as saying that the withdrawal of foreign troops from Maldives is being "pursued in accordance with diplomatic norms and principles".

Mentha Oil Rate Today gains 0.11% on Apr 2 2024 3:50PM “Gold rises to yet record high above $2,280 per ounce in the overseas futures and ₹69,487 per 10gm on MCX futures. Technically, we have already seen a rally of nearly 10% in the past 5-weeks, now we expect some profit-booking," said Pranav Mer, VP - Research (Commodity & Currency) BlinkX and JM Financial. Two Federal Reserve policymakers expressed their belief on Tuesday that it would be "reasonable" to implement three interest rate cuts in the U.S.

Gold prices continue to rise for fourth straight session, silver surges to two-year high During the session, both contracts experienced an increase of over one dollar each before the U.S. Energy Information Administration disclosed a 3.2 million barrel rise in crude stocks.

Purchasing a home is a significant life choice and financial investment. Fortunately, numerous lenders, including banks and housing finance companies, provide home loans with attractive interest rates to assist in turning that dream into a reality. Obtaining a home loan, particularly for a substantial amount, can be a complicated process. There are indeed challenges to address, such as meeting eligibility criteria and ensuring your finances are well-managed.

By promoting responsible lending practices and enhancing credit risk management, secured credit cards contribute to a healthier financial ecosystem, says Rakshit Agarwal, Co-founder, Rupicard.

Mumbai, 3 April 2024 – Tata AIA Life Insurance Company – one of India’s fastest-growing life insurance companies has chosen SAS, a leader in AI and analytics, to help the insurance company in its adoption of the Indian equivalent of IFRS 17 reporting standards. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is expected to mandate a transition to the new reporting standards for Indian insurers, which will require the insurers to modernize and upgrade technology, especially data capabilities in risk and actuarial operations, to comply with the accounting reporting standards.

Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is on an official visit to India from April 2 to 6 to bolster bilateral maritime relations between the two nations. His visit includes key cities and prominent maritime regions across India. In New Delhi, Vice Admiral Hammond met with Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, to discuss increasing operational engagements, training exchanges, and information sharing. He paid tribute at the National War Memorial and received a Guard of Honour from the Indian Navy. He is also scheduled to meet with the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the Air Staff, and Defence Secretary during his stay. Vice Admiral Hammond's itinerary includes visits to Mumbai and Kochi, where he will meet with the respective Commanders-in-Chief and visit significant naval installations like INS Vikrant, Integrated Simulator Complex, and Naval Dockyard (Mumbai) and M/s MDL.

Deepfakes have long raised concern in social media, elections and the public sector. But now with technology advances making artificial intelligence-enabled voice and images more lifelike than ever, bad actors armed with deepfakes are coming for the enterprise. “There were always fraudulent calls coming in.

Nithin Kamath wrote: “I have said this before, regulatory risk is by far the biggest risk for stock brokers." "The RBI has its own reasons for restricting unhedged currency derivatives, but this means the death of currency derivative trading on stock exchanges by retail traders," he added. According to a 5 January RBI circular, starting 5 April, the traders have been mandated to demonstrate contracted or prospective currency exposure to participate in the currency derivatives segments provided by exchanges such as the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and the BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange).

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for Solar Roof Top Finance.

NEW DELHI : The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea that sought directives for the Centre to implement measures ensuring the confidentiality of personal data collected by international travel companies during ticket bookings. The plea raised concerns about the potential misuse of Indian citizens' data, including Aadhaar and passport details, by three foreign-owned corporations: MakeMyTrip, GoIbibo, and SkyScanner.

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Also Read: FY24 Market Review: Nifty Midcap and Smallcap surged over 60%; check best-performing stocks Does stretched valuations warrant a total exit from the small and midcap space. There is no straight answer to this as the answers are based on the investment phase the investor is in and based on his/her risk appetite and liquidity requirement.

online payment failures. Online payment failures can be exasperating for both customers and businesses. Here are five common reasons for online payment failures in India and ways to prevent them: Banks and payment gateways may undergo scheduled maintenance or face unplanned outages.