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

Some Mortar For Bricks

Realty crashed against hard reality in March, but Cap’n RBI is at hand

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

Emerging Trends Post Covid Era

Embracing technology has enabled everything - from selling insurance policies to verification to claim settlement - in real time

Betting Culture & IPL

Digital payment firms have experienced a 50 per cent surge in demand as their usage doubled since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. With digital platforms dominating the country, a survey from LocalCircles found that a majority of Indians feel advertisements from gambling platforms an area of concern.

How To Save More Tax

Make informed decisions, consult an expert and save on your unnecessary tax burden

Splurge Or Not?

Spend lavishly during this festive season? Or save for emergencies? Ways to solve the desire/thrift dilemma

New gigs in town

The festive season is creating a surge of temporary jobs everywhere. It’s a gig economy, but it’s a start

Insure With A Two-In-One Plan

A joint term insurance plan is best option to secure the future of your family, spouse and you

Insurance Goes Paperless

Video-based tools are providing face-to-face customer interaction for selling insurance policies and claim settlements

Pledging Gold For Loans

Soaring price of the yellow metal is fuelling rise in demand for gold loans

Is Copper The New Gold?

Time to invest in the base metal, which has seen a 45% surge since mid-March

Golden Opportunities

Gold ETF continues to gain traction, recording a massive net inflow of ₹921.19 cr in July against just ₹494.23 cr in June

What's On Offer For COVID-19 Patients?

Two new policies Corona Rakshak and Kavach can help cover hospitalisation and domiciliary expenses

Is It Time For Long-Term Equity Investors To Re-Think Strategy?

The 10-year rolling returns for Nifty50 declined from 19 per cent in the year ending July 2013 to 8 per cent in the year ending July 2020, which is less than even the returns on FDs

Widen Your Filter For Job Search

The job market will start getting on track from next quarter

Make The Most Of Your Money

If you have been toying with the idea of consulting a financial planner now is the right time to do so

Learn From Masters, Avoid 'Falling Knives'

Institutional investors have money, expertise, and information to influence stock prices. Watch them closely to boost your profits

Health Insurance Under A Cloud As COVID–19 Rages

With a spike in cases insurance companies are acting pricey while private hospitals are changing patients for PPE kits

Stimulus Package: SME STOCKS READY TO BOUNCE BACK?

For the investor, the best way to judge the impact of the government’s ₹3 lakh crore stimulus package for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is to look at the movement of the stock market and the effect on mutual funds. These industries have a major role to play in not just generating huge employment but also as a major exporter and a supportive ancillary sector for big industry. The new push towards self-reliance and reduction of import dependence under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan has given them an entirely new role. If the strategy works, there is no reason why the stock market particularly the small and mid-cap shares, which represent the MSME sector, won’t cross the past levels. But business models and management strategies are bound to see some remarkable transformation in the COVID-hit universe, and this would have a wide-ranging impact on both profitability and investor returns. But there are many challenges that require greater attention than the government’sn liquidity led revival program. Industrial revival requires sharp up gradation in technology, wide-ranging infrastructure development and a strong drive for skill development among workers. These issues remain to be addressed. If handled well, they will do good for the investors and the economy as a whole.

NRIs May Drive India's Realty Revival

Subdued property rates, falling rupee and abysmally low interest rates are making realty a lucrative choice for NRIs

Millennials And The Gold Melting Pot

Sharp market corrections are making gold funds a lucrative choice for the young investors

Fintechs Strike Gold As Digital Life Grows

There is a sudden surge of demand for using these app-based financial platforms post pandemic

Know The Risks In Debt Mutual Funds

It is better to understand the nature and play safe while investing in these debt instruments

Paradise Often Evicts Plebeians

Certain types of mortality rates are excluded by term insurance plans

Gather The Rosebuds Right Now

If you are planning to buy a residential property, now is the best time to do so

Digital Payments, The Need Of The Hour In This Pandemic

The government is actively pushing people to adopt digital payments at present. If earlier, it was for convenience, now with social distancing amid the COVID-19 crisis, it has become mandatory, says Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO, NPCI in a freewheeling interview with Arindam Mukherjee. Edited excerpts:

Digital Payments And The New Normal

COVID-19 has given further push to adoption of digital tools, avoiding handling of cash

Jobs Are At Risk But All Is Not Lost

With extended lockdown, hiring freeze, salary cuts and job losses, some sectors will be badly affected

Tomorrow Is Going To Be Yet Another Day

Myriad repercussions might redefine India’s startup ecosystem in a post pandemic world