CATEGORIES

The cockroach portfolio

What it is and how it can help you invest during the current uncertainty

A CULT FOLLOWING

The illustrious journey of the last 14 years is essentially a tale of higher financialization of household savings and ease of investing

OPPORTUNISTIC GAINS

The IPO market is poised to grow, but the appetite could be dampened by high valuations and unattractive returns

CHASING DREAMS

Running a marathon shares several similarities with managing a business. These endeavours require clear goal setting, a well-defined plan of action and a steadfast commitment to achieving Success.

RISING CLOUT

MUTUAL FUNDS ARE WEALTH GENERATORS AND HAVE BEEN A BRIGHT SPOT IN THE INVESTMENT ARENA

ENCOURAGING OUTCOMES

India's commodity and currency markets have seen a massive spurt in business since its inception owing to growing acceptance among participants

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

Game changers, led by technology, have been catalysts of transformation across industries in over a decade

A REWARDING RESOLUTION

Achieve greater wealth through regular investments and a better strategy in the new year

A GROWING FORCE

The insurance industry in India is well positioned to grow and prosper with changing dynamics coupled with progressive policy announcements by the government

LEADING THE G20

INDIA, WITH ITS EMPHASIS ON GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS AND A PRO-PLANET APPROACH, CAN HELP STEER THROUGH THE POLYCRISIS THE WORLD IS GOING THROUGH

MAKING HISTORY ONE PEDAL AT A TIME

Don't let size fool you sometimes the best things come in small packages.

Negative Return, Positive Investors

2022 was not a pleasant year for mid-cap and small-cap investors.But investors don't seem to have lost faith in this segment as yet. That's good.

Welcome 2023

Lessons from the year gone by and how to profit from them this year

How to save tax after selling a house

Atin has sold a house for a profit and wants to know how he can save tax. He has three options.

A good bad year

For investors, 2022 was the best bad year that I remember in a long time. On the face of it, the markets should have crashed. If I list the actual events of the year, from a major European war that now seems never-ending, an oilprice spike, yet another piece of COVID idiocy from the Chinese government and, above all, the longfeared end of the free-money regime of the US, then investors should have had a very bad time indeed. And yet, here we are, the year has ended and we're fine. Compared to how bad such a year could have been, it's been a good year.

A decade of wealth creation

As direct plans turn 10, we look at how they have helped you build more wealth

'I am a perennial bull on small and mid caps'

R Srinivasan, CIO - Equity at SBI Mutual Fund and the chief architect of SBI Small Cap Fund's dream run, is an interviewer's dream. Unlike many folks in the industry, he is comfortable tackling the most unpleasant of questions. There's also the fact that he is one of the few fund managers in the industry who has made his name by using the bottom-up approach to choosing stocks (a style of stock selection that focuses more on the company stock and less on market cycles). \"I am not much of a macro expert,\" he tells us matter-of-factly. This streak of honesty carries through the rest of the conversation as he talks about his stock holdings, market valuations and the small-cap universe.

The best advisor

Many investors need some sort of financial help to achieve their goals. Fortunately, you already know the advisor who can help you out.

How to surrender your life-insurance policy

Life insurance is among the most mis-sold products. Here's which type of life-insurance policies you should have and how to exit the undesirable ones.

Mind your expenses

More than the quantum, it's the way expense ratios are configured which needs a rethink

Don't Lose Sight Of Blockchain

Cryptocurrencies may have lost their sheen in 2022, but the blockchain technology that powers them still holds a lot of potential for our future

Right Time For Global Diversification?

With fallin global indices, it’s time for investment bevond Indian shores. But only for the long haul.

Ten Commanments For A Peaceful Retirement

Being a retired person, Sujatha Rao shares some valuable lessons she has learnt along the way for enjoying the evening of one's life

Should You Buy Property In 2023?

It always pays to invest in your own house. But if you are looking at realty as an asset class. commercial property, REITs and fractional ownership may be the way out.

How ELSS, NPS And ULIPs Help Investors To Meet Long-Term Goals And Also Save Tax

It’s never too late to take advantage of tax-saving strategies and reduce your tax obligation.

Should You Buy A House Or Rent One?

You probably have read a number of articles on how renting a property is better than purchasing one.

Where To Invest In 2023

The year 2022 was a unique one where both bears and bulls had their chances. With BSE Sensex threatening to close in negative returns for CY22 after several years of delivering positive returns, investors are adopting a cautious stance on markets for CY23.

Uncovering the ineluctable value of Life Insurance for our loved ones!

The current edition of FINtastic Talks- SEASON-2 showcases Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj, Jt. Chairman & MD, Bajaj Capital, in conversation with Mr. Satishwar Balakrishnan, MD and CEO at Aegon Life, decoding the need and importance of life insurance in our life.

National Pension System (NPS) How it works, tax benefits and other key details

In recent years, NPS has become more popular with investors.

ASK THE EXPERT

I hope the answer to your question will be found useful by many readers. The first thumb rule which everyone should remember is that you must strive to save at least 30% of your gross income every month.