5 key benefits of frequent credit report updates for consumers | Mint

With the speed of finance today, monitoring your credit health like an eagle has never been more important. For Indian consumers, where credit access is becoming a necessity for everything from home loans to personal loans, frequent credit report updates are no longer a luxury, they are a must. Hence, understanding how these changes enhance … Read more

Are credit card reward points really worth it? Here’s what you need to know | Mint

Credit cards are an integral part of the financial lives of most Indians today, bringing convenience and several advantages, including reward points. Reward points are highlighted as one of the key advantages but the question that has to be taken seriously is: Are they worth it? It is important for card users to understand their … Read more

Is a personal loan top-up right for you? Benefits and eligibility explained | Mint

When you are running low or have completely run out of internet data on your mobile, you can easily do a top-up. A top-up gives an instant boost to the internet data. Similarly, if you have taken a personal loan and need more funds, you can go for a personal loan top-up. In this article, … Read more

ICAI CA Foundation, Inter Results 2025 LIVE: ICAI to declare results on Tuesday

ICAI CA Foundation, Inter Results 2025 LIVE: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India may be declared the ICAI CA January Result 2025 on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. After the results are declared, it will be available on the official website at ICAI at icai.nic.in for both Intermediate and Foundation course examination. An official notice … Read more

Investment word of the day: Active funds – How they work and can help you beat markets | Mint

Investment word of the day: Investing in the stock market may be intimidating, especially for beginners. Many struggle with understanding essential stock market terms, making the process complex. Here’s a simple guide to one such term: active funds. Let’s see what active funds are, how they work, and why they matter. What are active funds? … Read more

Are you ready for the new wealth management landscape? Key insights for 2025 | Mint

As the global landscape of wealth management evolves, so do the expectations of affluent investors. Now, in early 2025, the focus has shifted towards a more nuanced and diversified approach, with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) seeking a broader array of services to manage and grow their wealth effectively. Core expectations – tailored … Read more

AP SSC Hall Tickets 2025 Released: Download admit cards from bse.ap.gov.in – Check steps and other details | Mint

AP SSC Hall Ticket 2025: The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) released the admit cards for the AP SSC 2025 examinations on Monday on its official website: bse.ap.gov.in. All the registered candidates can access their hall tickets on the official website. Apart from this, the candidates can download the AP SSC hall tickets … Read more

How to calculate the interest rate on a personal loan? A simple guide | Mint

Financial wisdom depends on grasping the operations of personal loan interest rates. Interest rate variations directly control your regular payments throughout the loan period as well as the total expense and available funding of your loan. Personal loan interest rates can be understood through an easy method which explains influencing variables presented in this article. … Read more

Why do regular plans dominate some types of mutual funds and not others?

Mint analysed India’s top 15 fund houses in terms of assets under management (AUM) to see which of their equity funds had higher share of regular plans and which had higher share of direct plans. Data revealed that many funds launched in the past four to five years lean heavily on regular plans for their … Read more

ITR filing 2025: How often can Indian taxpayers switch between new and old income tax regimes? | Mint

In India, taxpayers can choose between the old and new income tax regimes, each offering distinct benefits. However, this choice isn’t permanent and can be revisited annually. Whether you are a salaried employee or running a business, understanding how often you can switch between tax regimes is crucial for maximising your tax savings. In the … Read more