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USD/INR 95.00 ▲ +0.02%GOLD 10g (spot) ₹1,27,208 ▼ -0.08%BITCOIN $81,577 ▼ -0.05%USD/INR 95.00 ▲ +0.02%GOLD 10g (spot) ₹1,27,208 ▼ -0.08%BITCOIN $81,577 ▼ -0.05%
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Personal Finance

Muhurat Trading & Diwali 2026: A Disciplined Asset Allocation Blueprint for Samvat 2083

Diwali and the traditional Muhurat Trading session mark the beginning of Samvat 2083. Instead of chasing speculative one-day tips, here is how to build a resilient, multi-asset portfolio for the year ahead.

7 min read · BazaarWire Desk
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Real Estate in India: Buying vs Renting a Home in the Modern Economy

Homeownership is often treated as a mandatory emotional milestone, but surging metro prices and 2.5% rental yields change the financial calculus. Here is how to evaluate the decision.

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Inflation vs Savings: How to Protect Your Wealth from Silent Value Erosion

Money left idle in regular savings accounts loses purchasing power every day. Here is how real returns work and how to build an inflation-hedged portfolio in India.

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Gold Rate Highs: Is Gold Still a Safe Investment or Has It Topped Out?

Gold has surged to historic highs in India and global markets. Should investors allocate fresh capital now or wait for a market pullback?

6 min read · BazaarWire Desk
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Check Vehicle Insurance on mParivahan as Legal Proof

Learn how to check your vehicle's insurance status on the mParivahan app, and use the digital document as valid legal proof to avoid fines.

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EV vs petrol car: how to compare the real cost of ownership

Sticker price is only the beginning. Here's the full framework for working out which option is actually cheaper for you.

7 min read · Divya Kapoor
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What to check before buying a used car in India

A practical checklist covering paperwork, mechanical condition and the negotiation points that actually matter.

6 min read · Neha Iyer
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India's Problem Isn't Finfluencers, It's Financial Literacy

Banning bad advice online is easier than fixing why so many people go looking for it in the first place.

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New tax regime vs old: a quick guide for salaried employees

We break down which regime saves more for different income brackets this financial year.

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SIP vs lump sum: what the data says about long-term returns

A look at 15 years of Nifty data to settle the most common mutual fund debate.

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Health insurance premiums are rising — how to cut your cost

Five practical ways policyholders can lower renewal premiums without cutting coverage.

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