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Demo Motors posts a 22 percent rise in quarterly profit on SUV demand
Why this matters: Sample results: net profit INR 1,840 crore on revenue of INR 21,300 crore.
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- Explained: what the latest inflation number means for your budget
- Explained: what a 0.25 point rate cut means for your home loan EMI
- Gold ends the week at a sample 71,450 rupees per 10 g, up 0.8 percent
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Money calculators
Sample figures, not live- Home loan ₹30 lakh, 20 yrs₹26,035a month at 8.5%
- SIP ₹5,000 a month, 10 yrs₹11.6 lakhat 12% a year, assumed
- FD ₹1 lakh for 3 years₹1,24,055at 7.25%, quarterly
- Car loan ₹8 lakh, 5 yrs₹16,607a month at 9%
Figures are for information only, may be delayed and are not investment advice.
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Sample figures, not live| Option | Rate | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savings accountWithdraw any time | 2.7–4% | Most flexible | |
| Fixed depositLocked for 1–5 years | 6.5–7.5% | Fixed return | |
| RDRecurring deposit, monthly | 6–7% | Builds a habit | |
| Liquid fundMarket-linked | Varies | Not guaranteed |
Figures are for information only, may be delayed and are not investment advice.
Guides
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Last date reminder: advance tax instalment due on 15 December
Anyone with tax due above 10,000 rupees must pay in four instalments.
Today's rates
Sample figures, not live| Option | Rate | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home loanFloating | 8.50% | -0.25 pt down | |
| Car loanNew car | 9.00% | 0.00 pt unchanged | |
| Personal loanSalaried | 11.25% | +0.10 pt up | |
| FD, 1 yearSenior citizen | 7.50% | -0.10 pt down |
Figures are for information only, may be delayed and are not investment advice.
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