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A Speck of Gold Every Month
Investing ₹500 a month can help the rural poor finish their gold rush
The Cryptic Crypto-World
Digital currency is the new asset category. But risks are high due to volatility, lack of
Common Man's Wishlist
FM needs to hike deductions under 80D, and lower capital gains tax
In Cold Storage?
Logistics stocks zoomed due to news about COVID-19 vaccines. But adverse political and financial factors may reverse the trend
Don't Back These Buys
Buybacks help you to save taxes and earn premiums over market prices. But if you participate in them, they can eliminate the possibilities of higher profits later
One Size Doesn't Fit All
The new standard term insurance plan is easy to understand, and perfect for first-time buyers and low-income individuals. But the sum assured is low, and it is a pure-risk plan
Greater Expectations
FM has to decide whether to feel optimistic or pessimistic about the future. Either way, she has to focus on reforms and growth
Education redefined
Multi-skilling is the new trend in globalised PhyGital learning
2021: Year Of Small-Caps?
Smaller stocks may outperform the others this year. The rise can be 30 percent more than in headline indices
Cashing In On Real Estate
The first and foremost thing to keep in mind before adding real estate to the investment portfolio is that “it is not an extremely liquid investment.”
Are You Cyber Secure?
Your bank accounts, and details of credit and debit cards can be up for sale on the dark web. Run for cover, quickly
Missed The Bus? Wait For Next One
In the short run, one could follow the money flow into stocks. Once corrections revalue prices, opportunities may open up
SENSEX-30 OR BSE-500
The rally, which was hitherto restricted to large-caps, has begun to spread to mid-caps and small-caps. But volatility will continue and this will not be a completely secular boom
Money Spinning Mid Caps?
With stringent regulatory compliances, large companies are likely to grow and smaller ones may get wiped out, but mid-sized ones to offer much hope, says Dhiraj Relli, Managing Directors, HDFC Securities, during an interview with Yagnesh Kansara and Debjoy Sengupta. Edited excerpts.
Protect Your Child
Start early in building a healthy corpus for your kid’s future
Money Smart
Teach your child how to manage pocket money and achieve goals. Time to inculcate financial discipline
Living The Dream
Multi-skilling in modern technologies is the in thing leading to blend of inter-disciplinary career choices
Come, Join The IPO Party
Be careful not to get a hangover. There are highs, and profits to be made. But the path to the riches is full of obstacles. Don't seek mere listing gains, and don't get swayed by grey market premiums
Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension
Start an early plan for your retirement. Focus on your risk appetite to allocate savings and investments across multiple metrics
Tweaks In Health Cover
Always disclose a pre-existing health condition and pay premium on time
Costly Covers, Better Care
Annual health insurance premium may see a sudden surge as the regulator’s diktat widens health coverage, making health policies more inclusive and less complicated
COVID Fails To Dampen Startup Funding
The crisis-ridden economy has helped some startups emerge as $1 billion companies, with innovative and resilient approach
HOMING IN
Low prices, cheap interest, plentiful supply: this may finally be your chance to buy a home. But its foundation must be on wise, careful choices
Sun Always Shines After The Storm
Hold on to your SIPs, sidestep the market noise and focus on financial goals for better returns
Some Mortar For Bricks
Realty crashed against hard reality in March, but Cap’n RBI is at hand
Protection Quotient
Women should choose customised insurance covers for special needs and financial protection
On The Path To Recovery
The startup ecosystem, which was grappling with liquidity concerns, is getting back to normalcy. Many startups are getting more funding and gaining traction than before
MSMEs Struggle To Stay Alive
The backbone of India’s economy employing over 100 million faces trying times
Divide On Digital Transaction
As debate rages on whether to charge digital transactions, experts feel there is a need to incentivise these platforms
Emerging Trends Post Covid Era
Embracing technology has enabled everything - from selling insurance policies to verification to claim settlement - in real time