Personal loans: THESE are the 5 key reasons for which it is not unreasonable to borrow | Mint

If you are planning to raise a personal loan, remember that there are certain reasons for which it is not unreasonable to take a loan. For instance, when there is an emergency at home or a wedding. Additionally, there are some people who do not refrain from taking a loan for going on a vacation as … Read more

As gold prices spike, should you buy jewellery using your credit card? | Mint

With gold prices rising rapidly, there are investors who are contemplating investing into the precious metal with an intent to earn profits in the near future. While most investors use a debit card or UPI payments to buy gold, some also prefer to use credit cards for these payments as well. However, is it advisable to use … Read more

Donald Trump’s Gold Card: What ₹43 crore can buy you in India – Luxury cars, properties, and more | Mint

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the idea of launching a “gold card”, which could replace the EB-5 visa program and the green card issued through it for immigrants. Talking to reporters at the Oval Office, Donald Trump said that the gold card visa will allow foreign investors to invest large sums of money … Read more

CEO in the classroom: Colleges snap up c-suite execs in rankings race

Universities are tapping search firms to recruit c-suite level executives and expat academics for the roles of dean, vice-chancellor, business administration head and provost, multiple industry officials said, with the hiring spree already yielding key appointments. “Colleges are recruiting expensive and top talent for these posts so that they are able to increase their funding, … Read more

Ultra-long bonds: Centre mulls strategy to deepen insurance market

The move, being mulled by the Union finance ministry with the help of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), would also help the government nudge the industry towards its target of insurance for all by 2047, these people said on the condition of anonymity. For insurers, investing in these 50-year on-tap bonds would provide them … Read more

Investment word of the day: Absolute return | Mint

Investment word of the day: Whenever you make an investment, you will be curious to know how your money is performing over time. There are several measures to check the performance of your investment. One such measure is absolute return. What is absolute return? Absolute return or total return is a measure used to estimate … Read more

Amid market volatility, should you invest in value mutual funds? An explainer | Mint

The market has been volatile for quite some time now and benchmark index Nifty50 is down 16 percent from its peak in September 2025. Sensex 30 now trades around 20.7 price/equity (PE) and Nifty50 is around the same level too. Thanks to the market correction, several stocks are seen to be available at discounted prices. … Read more

Small-cap funds face a higher liquidity risk. But all may not be unwell.

This crucial metric for stress tests, as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, indicates higher liquidity risks in the small-cap segment even as investors flock to these stocks, lured by their promise of high returns. According to some experts, a high liquidity risk could also point to the low quality of a fund’s … Read more

Spring Break Travel Costs Reach Record Levels in 2025

(Bloomberg) — It’s never been more expensive to go on vacation during spring break. This year the average trip from March 12-21—determined to be the peak period for school breaks—costs $8,306. That’s more than double what it cost in 2019 and 26% more than it did last year, according to Florida-based Squaremouth, a travel insurance … Read more