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Bridging The Gap

As Covid leaves a yawning gulf between income and expenditure, digital payments spring up to woo buyers with ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ schemes

Education in New Normal Age

Change is the only constant. And as the world embraces this phrase amidst the pandemic, the education sector in India, which is digitally divided, has a long way to go before

Embarking On The Journey Towards Financial Independence

Othe eve of Independence Day, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, in association with Outlook Money, held a webinar in August to celebrate the journey towards financial independence and to help people plan for this journey and embark upon it.

REDEFINING THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY

Tapan Singhel MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. LtdQ

‘Use Digital Transformation to Find Your Own Goal'

Swarup Mohanty CEO, Mirae Asset Investment Managers India Pvt.Ltd speaks on changes that occurred in asset management after the entry of digitalisation and how it spiked up during the last two years. Harish Toshniwal Customer Success lead - Investment Solutions South Asia, Refinitiv moderated the webinar – Master talk: Digital Transformation in Asset Management: Role of Technology in Harnessing Data, jointly organised by Outlook Money and Refinitiv. Excerpts from the proceedings:

Dust Off Your CV. They're Hiring

Demand spurt in some sectors throws open employment opportunities in large scale but the post-Covid world needs special skill to secure jobs

Trust Your Financial Plans, Keep Your Fear at Bay

Periodic review of your portfolio, a healthy financial plan and faith in your advisor can help you reap fruits of financial prosperity

EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT

Equity markets show wild movements. From historical highs to record lows. Yet, there’s no reason to panic or rush for the exit door. Patience is the name of the game in equity space

Kay Kay Doesn't Cross the Line

Never stepping out of needs into luxury makes life a comfortable journey for Kay Kay Menon

Being Your Own Boss

Crisis is opportunity? Yes, the pandemic may have left India’s economy as a vast swathe of devastated soil, but behold those flourishing green shoots of entrepreneurship

DECODING DARK WEB

Digital disruption has brought with it the advent of a safe haven for cyber crooks, posing a great threat to personal finance

It Takes a Tap to Bank

Digital-only banks are making giant strides in India with millennials adopting the format faster than thought but regulatory uncertainties cloud their fate

DIGITAL ART The New El Dorado

Non-Fungible Tokens. Quite a mouthful? Well, it’s beginning to reshape the art market. And as more people invest in the idea of a new digital ecosystem, the rest of the world may follow

Living on Her Own Terms

It’s natural for a single woman to wish to retire with financial independence. She needs better planning and smarter allocation to ensure a life without a support system

Safe Isles in Rough Waves

A crash looks imminent in overvalued markets. Let’s look out for shelters from the raging storm

Of New Normal Weddings & Unspent Cash

Newlyweds save more than half of their budget for the Covid restrictions. Some of them plan investments, some draw up travel plans, while some couples stand by those in need

Gold Rush on D-Street

The primary market is about to see a scramble to raise funds through a flurry of public issues form companies across sectors

Watch Out! BIG guys at Play

Equity market sees foreign portfolio investors turning net buyers as corporates put up good earnings show and economy rebounds, but retail investors must factor in the uncertainty

BIG Bang in Small Stocks

Stock markets are upbeat with mid-cap and small-cap stocks on a rally that looks sustainable given the macroeconomic factors but, there are some ‘cats and dogs’ on the prowl

A Rising Force on Icarus Dreams

Just when real estate appeared to be emerging from the chaos of the first wave, the second wave dealt a crippling blow that will need urgent policy interventions

The Brain Behind the Crypto Bourse

The story of Unocoin, India’s first exchange for trading in cryptocurrency, and the way forward for the virtual currency

IT'S EVERYTHING OR NOTHING

Cryptocurrencies are no longer illegal in India but they’re still out of the regulatory ambit. Extreme volatility and lack of government support make it a tightrope walk for investors

Train Your Brain to Face the Life

Leading a no-frills life saves him both from financial downturns and professional setbacks

‘Index is Just a Data Point'

One of the oldest financial groups with a legacy of over 150 years, Damodar Samaldas Purbhoodas (DSP), stands strong even today. DSP group’s mutual fund (MF) arm DSP Investment Managers is one of the top-rated fund houses in the country. Its business is presided over by young and energetic Kalpen Parekh, who manages funds worth more than ₹1.15 lakh crore. Parekh shared his views on various issues related to the mutual fund industry, economy and stock markets with Yagnesh Kansara in a freewheeling interview. Excerpts from the interview:

Being Early Is The New Smart

While the deadline for individual taxpayers is 31 July which does seem far, one needs to start well ahead of time to avoid last minute misses and errors

Disclose Your Finances As Duty To Your Family

With the pandemic fostering an air of uncertainty around us, it is time you disclosed all your investments, accounts and assets as well as your liabilities to your family members and also made a will

Investment is a GAME OF PATIENCE

For anyone, the journey to financial independence is full of charging bulls and bear hugs, and one needs to be alert and cautious while taking a decision

No Price Tag for Happiness

Usha Uthup, the iconic Indian pop and jazz singer, lives for the day, believes in investing for tomorrow, but more than money, banks on her inner peace

And, the Deal is Sealed, Virtually

Online auction has given a great boost to the art market with ease of accessibility at a time when most things are stuck in limbo

A Life Line Can't be a Credit Line

A term insurance and an emergency fund are must-do for the breadwinner of the family to avert an unforeseeable exigency and keep yourself out of a debt trap