Volkswagen, the leading Germany-based car maker, has introduced its much-awaited Ameo. The car is Volkswagen India’s first sub-compact sedan that measures less than 4 meters. Ameo is being advertised as a sedan that has been made in India and for India. The currently available Ameo variant would be the petrol version with a price tag […]
Just like everything else, course fees are also getting steeper, particularly when it comes to premium institutions whether domestic or overseas. This is where education loans come to the rescue and offer major financial help to students interested in pursuing higher studies. Here are 9 important tips to help you manage your education loan wisely and […]
Today it’s not just festivals that make us think of big-ticket purchases such as a flat-screen TV or refrigerator and other consumer durables. With high disposable incomes, buying consumer goods does not need a special occasion anymore. In addition, advancements intechnology and stiff competition among manufacturers have made consumer goods even more accessible tovarious sections of […]
Being a Non Resident Indian (NRI), if you are planning to invest in a property back home, now is definitely one of the best times to start. With favorable currency rates and the Indian real estate sector witnessing a price correction, you can look forward to lucrative deals.
A savings account comes in handy for keeping savings intact, money that can be used for footing everyday needs and act as an emergency fund. However, banks have placed limitations on the number and volume of transactions made on the account by charging a fee. As these charges vary across banks and types of accounts, […]
HDFC Bank plans to open about 500 new branches in this financial year, about 60% of which will come up in semi-urban and rural areas. The bank opened 506 branches in the last financial year, increasing the number of its branches to 4,520 at the end of March 2016. Of the 506 branches opened, 256 branches […]
Andhra Bank has received RBI’s approval to launch Bharat Bill Payment Service. The service, which is expected to be operational by September, will allow the bank’s customers to make all utility bill payments. Andhra Bank has launched a series of IT initiatives to provide convenient banking experience to its customers. It plans to launch User […]
We Indian have a unique fascination with cash and this is evidenced even in the advertisements of online shopping format — cash on delivery format. However, though cash is still the favoured format of carrying out transactions across the country, Indians(especially the new generation) are driving the shift towards the use of plastic currency i.e. […]
Subsequent to the government’s suggestion for the State Bank of India to initiate a merger with its associate banks, the government has now made a similar suggestion to UCO Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and Bank of India. The main reason for this suggestion is the poor performance of these banks. The three banks – UCO […]
Manappuram Finance, a leading gold loan NBFC (non-banking financial company) headquartered in Kerala, has voiced intentions of introducing a co-branded credit card in order to provide gold loans to customers who do not have a bank account. The key benefit for Manappuram Finance through introduction of these co-branded credit cards is the expected expansion on […]
