LIC New Cancer Cover pays a fixed lump sum, plus a monthly income, if you are diagnosed with cancer during the policy term. In total, you can claim up to 245% of the sum assured. Moreover, the money comes on diagnosis, whatever the treatment actually costs. Quick facts on LIC New Cancer Cover Item Details … Read more
Diwali is a season of new beginnings, and the stock market celebrates it too. Muhurat Trading 2026 will be held on Sunday, 8 November 2026, on the occasion of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Both NSE and BSE will open for a special session. Trading hours will run from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM IST. In this … Read more
Gold ETF vs physical gold: which one gives you more for your money? This Dhanteras, I found out with my own cash. On 6 November 2026, I bought a 1 gram, 24K gold bar from a reputed Mumbai jeweller. Afterwards, I checked the bill against the market rate. The difference surprised me. What I Paid … Read more
Why gift mutual funds this Diwali? Sweets get eaten and gadgets go out of date. Mutual fund units keep growing. This Diwali you can gift mutual funds straight from your folio to a loved one, without selling them first. And if you choose the right person, you can also cut your family’s tax bill. But … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram, November 1, 2026: The Kerala government has sharply raised the NORKA Care premium for the 2026-27 policy year. A Rs 5 lakh family cover that cost Rs 13,411 last year now costs Rs 35,664 for members aged 51 to 60. The hike has triggered protests among Pravasis in the Gulf. Meanwhile, the opposition has … Read more
An arbitrage fund is a mutual fund that earns FD-like returns with very low risk, yet it is taxed like an equity fund. I have invested in one of the arbitrage fund for 27 months. So in this post, I share how it works, what the 2026 data says, and exactly what my money earned. … Read more