Investments

Here’s the catch—PPF interest is calculated on the lowest balance between the 5th and the last day of each month. Source

FIA uses live data based on price, volume, and open interest (OI). Traders can generate custom screeners by typing queries in natural language, without needing to use complex filters. Source

Gold’s safe-haven allure is still strong, especially amid geopolitical tensions and central bank buying. But silver, backed by industrial momentum and tight supply, could be the metal to watch. Source

Premium financing is a way to spread your insurance premium payments over time—often monthly or quarterly—rather than paying the full amount at once. Source

Here are some of the most common gold investment myths—and why now might be the right time to look at gold in a new light. Source

PhonePe Insurance Broking sees the IRDAI’s upcoming Bima Sugam platform as a watershed moment for the Indian insurance industry—on par with what UPI did for digital payments. Source

Traditionally, credit bureaus used repayment history, credit utilisation, and loan defaults to calculate your score. While these remain important, lenders are looking at additional data points to build a more holistic view of your financial health. Source

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department. The Aadhaar is a 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Source

FD interest rate cuts .BankBazaar CEO Adhil Shetty said that with interest rates on the decline and more repo rate cuts expected this year, it is the right time for conservative investors to lock in current FD rates. Source

The NCDs will be issued at a face value of ₹1,000, with a minimum application size of ₹10,000. Allotment will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Source