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Small Banks, Big Benefits

Small banks offer interest rates higher than their larger pers, but depositors should also look at the flip side. Preeti Kulkarni and Suyash Desai tell you more

Suffering From A Chronic Illness? You Can Still Get Insurance!

A pre-existing condition such as diabetes or hypertension could impact the purchase or renewal of a regular health insurance plan. But a specific health cover can bail you out, explains Priya Nair

Small Is The Next Big Thing

First-time investors from smaller cities are increasingly showing greater appetite for mutual fund investments, but is the trend here to stay ?  Preeti  Kulkarni  probes for answers.

Mismatch Risks

Aligning financial goals with investments is important for generating optimum returns from investments

Joy Of Making Travel More Accessible

With Planet Abled, the enterprising Neha Arora has created a one-stop travel shop for the disabled.

ETF Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come

When markets are driven by institutions, then investors don’t like to take fund manager risk. Compared to active funds, ETFs are more transparent

Stay Invested To Steer Out Of Uncertain Times

The current debt market phase is temporary; long-term story to remain intact

Falling Rupee Value: Causes And Consequences

Investors are wary with markets being volatile.

Swift Transparency

Technology to track end-to-end cross border transfer of money

Shield Your Future

After securing admission in foreign universities insurance is a critical expense for Indian students

Picking The Right Fund

While PPF and EPF are secure funds, VPF is ahead in the race for the top slot

The Lure Of Large Caps

The stock markets are a shifting kaleidoscope of ups and downs and are often difficult to peg down. Having said that, equity markets offer investors myriad opportunities to preserve and grow their wealth which come in various shapes and sizes. However, in investing, size does matter. In equity market parlance the size of a company is synonymous with its market capitalisation.

GST Challenges Still Remain For One Nation One Tax

Compliance of a new Indirect tax system continues to stutter and sputter in India. As it enters the second year of operation, people are still looking for clarity and ease of filing returns. The government is, however, confident of fetching higher revenue and more taxpayers under its net, says M Rajendran.

‘GSTN Is A Great Example Of Cooperative Federalism'

The main challenge was to bring all the states into one single tax platform.

A Litmus Test For The Market

When the markets are upbeat, a three per cent hike doesn’t matter. A volatile situation will change this perception and turn investors nervous, says Yagnesh Kansara.

Biases That Stop You From Getting Rich

It is not how well you can read the spreadsheets, but how you behave towards investment that matters, says Deepika Asthana.

Between Life And Health

Health insurance gets short shrift over life insurance, but it is equally important for your financial portfolio, says Nirmala Konjengbam.

Education Loan: How To Deal With The Load

With strict repayment terms, higher education is a costly proposition, says Suyash Desai.

Limitations of having too many options

The cap of ₹1.5 lakh leaves too little to choose from Section 80C

Spiritual capital of India

The time has come for this city to rise from its slumber and experience an all-round development

Mix 'n' Match

Adopt smart ways to align tax planning to financial goals and benefit from best of both worlds

The World On A Platter

With a host of deals on offer, booking your dream holiday this summer has become easier than ever before.

30 Per Cent of Business Will Migrate To New Technologies, says Vodafone India CEO

BFSI sector will witness major disruptions in the coming years.

Leveraging Technology For Online Broking

New data tools will enable brokerages to provide customised investment advice.

Giant Online Discount Brokerages Will Dominate Stockbroking: Saurabh Mukherjea

Several large tracker funds will emerge in the future as actively managed large-cap funds will not be able to beat market returns.

The Future Of Mutual Funds

Increased adoption of modern technology such as digitisation can help mutual fund houses generate higher returns, and the benefits can be passed on to customers.

Securing The Future From Your 20s

By starting investments early, millennials can take advantage of their age and risk appetite.

Time For Some Serious Investments

Although It Is A Play For Well-Informed Investors, Understanding Some Key Parameters Is Crucial Before Investing To Avoid Pitfalls.

Make Way For The One Of A Kind OnePlus 6T!

Within Months, It Upgrades Its Model With A Punch.

Will Runaway Growth Return For NBFC's?

Recent Crisis Of IL&FS Has Shattered Investors Trust On NBFC’s and HFC’s Stocks. Is It Time For The Investors To Rejig Their Portfolios?