Banks have hiked various charges and, in some cases, introduced new ones like counting charges on a large cash deposit or withdrawal. Here’s what you should know.

House hunting in the NCR is akin to a picnic— take the day off and visit several properties and property dealers, haggle till your tongue drops off and then haggle some more. BT reporters go incognito across five cities to find out what’s the best deal your money can buy against a developer’s listed price.

India Inc.’s profits engine finally sputters into single-digit territory after 22 rip-roaring quarters of robust double-digit growth. Is this the end of the good times?

The global financial crisis has highlighted the ruinous effects of over-spending and over-borrowing. Here’s how to avoid your own financial crisis.

The news last fornight was dominated by this 10-letter word—bankruptcy. But all’s not lost even for the bankrupt—the economically bankrupt ones, at least. As these legends proved, bankruptcies may not be the end of the road, but the beginning of a new journey.

Investors can benefit from rising yields of government securities for medium-term gains.

The documents and debate on rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) abound. Yet none—companies, governments, farmers/landowners— know the right course. Here are the reasons:

Several leading NBFCs, all boasting impeccable pedigrees—CitiFinancial, SBI Cards, BoB Cards, Cholamandalam DBS Finance and GE Money—have extended unsecured loans to high-risk, non-salaried borrowers. They are now facing massive delinquencies. Can the problem spiral out of control like the subprime crisis in the US? A report by Anand Adhikari.

Tailor-made structured products provide capital protection and add the kicker of equity-like returns to your portfolio. Their design might look complicated, but they are not.

Developers are refusing to admit it, but they are in trouble. Smaller developers are also getting affected by the downturn, having been forced to defer their IPOs due to adverse market sentiments.

When interest rates were low, many homeowners overborrowed. But, they are now finding it difficult to cope with the increased monthly instalments. How to survive the interest rate hikes.

There’s nothing like buying stocks for the long haul. Small investors are warming up to futures trading regardless of the risk. But is the futures market for you?

Credit card companies have reduced the free credit time and increased interest rates. Customers had better watch out.

As interest rates rise, borrowers are going to get hit. How should you manage your loans in this scenario?

Higher education is not out of bounds for your children as banks are ready to finance their dreams. Here’s how to fund their education.

Business Today’s league of extraordinary managers—25 young guns, aged 40 or under, who are blazing a trail up the corporate ladder.

States' fiscal deficit 36.5% of budget estimate in first quarter of FY21

Before the financial year ends, here is a checklist to keep your tax outgo to the minimum.

When it comes to paying utility bills, use your credit card. It is convenient and rewarding.

Massive capacities being set up by Hyundai, Tata, Maruti and others will enhance India's competitiveness in the global market and make it the hub of the world in the small car segment.