
Updating your bank nominee online is more important than ever with the new RBI rules taking effect from November 1, 2025. The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, allows you to nominate up to four individuals for your bank accounts and lockers, a significant shift from the earlier limit of one. This guide compares the…

Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental — it is becoming the core infrastructure of Indian financial services. According to a QED Investors report, AI spend in Indian financial services is expected to double in 2026, with new operating models emerging across fraud detection, compliance automation, and voice-led customer interfaces. A Dun & Bradstreet report…

India’s digital banking revolution has rewritten the rules of finance. In 2025, UPI processed 228.5 billion transactions, accounting for 85.5% of all payment volumes, while digital payments made up 99.8% of all transactions by volume]. By 2026, UPI had onboarded 55.5 crore users and handled 24,162 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore in FY26…

Small cap mutual funds in India had a turbulent 2025 but have staged a strong recovery in 2026. The Nifty Smallcap 250 index fell 6.30% in 2025 — the worst performer among market-cap segments — but has rebounded approximately 12% year-to-date in 2026.

Mutual funds are the most accessible way for beginners to start investing in India. In 2025, large-cap funds delivered strong returns with the Nifty 50 up 10.5%. However, 2026 has brought volatility with the index down 7% YTD. This guide compares 2025 vs 2026 mutual fund performance, breaks down expert strategies for beginners, and…

Indian large caps delivered a stellar 10.5% return in 2025, with the Nifty 50 extending its bull run to a tenth consecutive year. Shriram Finance surged 72%, while Maruti Suzuki and Eicher Motors rallied over 50%. However, 2026 has been a different story — the Nifty 50 is down approximately 7% year-to-date as of…

An emergency fund is your financial safety net. In 2025, a survey of 1,720 people found that 47% of Indians have only 10% of the recommended emergency corpus[reference:0]. By 2026, inflation has increased the required corpus by 13%, making it even more critical to start building your emergency fund. This guide compares 2025 vs…

Nvidia became the first company in history to cross $5.5 trillion in market cap in May 2026 — surpassing the entire Indian stock market valuation of roughly $5 trillion[reference:0]. From $2.66 trillion in April 2025 to $5.45 trillion in August 2026, Nvidia’s market cap has more than doubled in just 16 months