In this issue

In this edition, we talk about Intellectual Property Rights as security for loans. The idea of making a clear provision assisting creation of security rights over intangible properties is to help the availability of credit to intellectual property owners and other intellectually property rights holders, thus improving the value of the intellectual property rights as a guarantee for credit.

Pharma In Focus

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the biggest paperintensive industries in the world and of course, is responsible for the health and general well-being of the population. 

2 mins

The Adhaar Story

Quite frankly, the Adhaar policy took the country by storm. The 12 digit number has promised to replace every proof of identity for all Indians to make any registration process much easier to navigate.

2 mins

Why Millennials Wish They Had Grown Up In Baby Boomers' Times

Growing technology and evolving mindsets have caused disparity and to some extent a wide gap between the two generations. Yes, we are talking about Millennials and Baby Boomers.

3 mins

The Public Provident Scheme

The PPF scheme was introduced by the Ministry Of Finance (MOF), govt. Of India in the year 1968 to encourage tax free savings by the people. People could deposit money in ppf accounts and the interest earned on those deposits were tax exempted.

2 mins

Starting With A Silver Spoon Is Not Essential To Be Wealthy

Yes, probably we all envy the Mittals, the Kapoors, the Mallyas! Not because they are billionaires, but because the coming generation would also inherit the wealth and affluence that has been there since years. Perhaps, the great grandson of Vijay Mallya would be able to spend his entire life slurging and indulging into luxury without even stepping out of his house! Probably Taimur Khan, son of Saif and Kareena, would get casted in some big budgeted flick by some renowned filmmaker, to get launched without even struggling to show his acting skills.

2 mins

The Indian Solar Energy Sector - Will It Make A​​​​​​​ Comeback In 2018?

The Indian Solar Energy Sector - Will It Make A Comeback In 2018?

2 mins

Smart Investments In Smart Commercial Real Estate

Investing in Commercial Real Estate is no different from any other investments, specifically the traditional residential real estate investment, in the sense that it requires doing your proper research and homework before getting into it. However, to become a smart investor one needs to understand the subtle differences that commercial real estate investment has over the residential version of it.

2 mins

Extravagant Lifestyles Of The Wealthy

If you happen to be an average person who thinks apple phones are all about the makers and impressive specifications you could be mistaken.

2 mins

India Post Payment Bank Rollout Plan

May 2018 is an important month for various reasons, one of them being the India post payment banks PAN-India roll out from may! Refuting all the  speculations of delays, etc.

2 mins

Desi Startups For Microsoft Ventures

India recently has been booming with various startups, catering to the regular needs of people, with sound supply chain and operational planning. Considering the innovative ideas of the startups and their rapidly growing popularity, global tech giant Microsoft is looking at investing in Indian tech startups through its venture funding arm. This news came from a senior official from Microsoft. Definitely this is going to be a revolutionary step in Indian economy.

2 mins

5 Reasons Why Rich People Go Broke

Being Rich Does Not Necessarily Mean You Have Financial Education. So When People Say That ‘When I Get Rich All My Money Problems Will Go Away’, They Happen To Be Far Away From The Truth! The Fact Is, With More Money Comes Newer Problems And Without Proper Financial Education, You Cannot Keep The Money With You. Lottery Winners Going Broke, Million Dollar Worth Athletes Going Into Debt, Examples Are Numerous All Around. The Reason Being That Once People Have Money, They Do Not Know What To Do With It!

2 mins

Schools Create Employees Not Entrepreneurs

Schooling is a system that has been in vogue for many centuries now. While the methods of schooling might have differed between periods, the concept has been in existence across the globe from time immemorial. This concept has contributed a large number of people to the working class which has striven hard for the development of the society. The reality however has been that all efforts of schools culminate to create employees, not entrepreneurs.

2 mins

Developing A Millionaire Mindset

Millionaires are millionaires today owing to their habit of taking good care of their money. They prefer to get rich in a slow and steady manner, rather than in a fast manner. The key difference is in the mindset.

2 mins

Feeling That The World Is Mine Can Lead You To Financial Ruin

Financial ruin necessarily follows from being financially well-off in the first place. This means that if you think getting a lot of money will reduce all your money problems than unfortunately you are highly mistaken. Rich people go broke too and starting from multimillion dollar worth athletes to lottery winners, there are numerous examples all around us where people who have a lot of money were eventually not able to hold on to it, resulting in financial ruin in the process.So why does this happen? Why do rich people go broke? And why can’t people handle money when one has it? The answer is simple – the all too typical and usual ‘now the world is mine’; syndrome.

2 mins

8 Weird Ways To Make Money

How many times have you stormed into your room, looked for a little cash here and there, turned your pockets inside out and exclaimed ‘why on earth do I never have enough money?!’ if you are reading this article, chances are, that a lot of times! Well, for all you folks…here are the top 8 weirdest money making ways for you to get a high on!

2 mins

Indian Investors And Their Love For Dating Apps

To be quite honest, India, as a society is quite conservative in nature. People still adhere to their traditions and cultures, but slowly and surely, millennials are stepping out of this shell. And this includes dating and the like.

2 mins

How Digital Technology Is Transforming The Financial-services Industry

The world is rapidly changing and becoming more digitalized each and every day. Everything is online and nothing is pen and paper anymore.So how is digitalization changing the financial services sector industry?

2 mins

Are Start-ups Giving Life To The Indian Manufacturing Sector?

It has already been well recognized and acknowledged globally that India is a land of opportunities. The start-ups have primarily catered to consumer internet businesses such as e-commerce, and apps for daily consumption in transport, food, travel, education and media consumption.

2 mins

Top 5 Indian Fashion And Lifestyle Start-ups

The Indian Fashion Industry Is Spawning Into Newer Dimensions Of Acquiring Greater Market Shares; And As Per Reports, The Fashion E-retail Revolution Is Expected To Make $35 Billion By 2020.

2 mins

A Quick Gist Of April-June Quarterly Performance In India

India has emerged as one of the fastest growing major economies in the world as per the Central Statistics Organization (CSO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF). As per speculations, it is expected to be one of the top three economic powers of the world over the next 10-15 years, backed by its concrete democracy and partnerships. India’s GDP is estimated to have increased 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2017-18, and is expected to grow furthermore by 7.3 percent in 2018 -19.

3 mins

The World's Major Emerging Economies Might End Up Benefiting From Global Trade Tensions

The Bloc Of Emerging Economies, More Commonly Termed As Brics, Have Hustled For Long To Establish A Unified Voice On The International Podium, But U.s. President Donald Trump Might Be Providing Them With An Unexpected Boost.

2 mins

Millennial And Student Loans

India is a country of Millennials, where two-thirds of the population is under the age of 35. According to a report by Bloomberg, India will have the world’s largest workforce by the year 2027.

2 mins

Indian Stock Market Performance For​​​​​​​ April-June Quarter

Indian Investors Are Always Hungry For Returns No Matter What The Market Condition Is; And With The Beginning Of The Corporate Earnings Season, It Is Time During Which Publicly-traded Companies Announced Their Financial Results In The Market.

3 mins

3 Ways Millennials Are Shaking Up Money Management Now!

A lot is said about the Millennials. They are often considered as technologically savvy, craving for instant gratification, narcissists yet progressive. Millennials are way too focused on their careers and tend to delay their marriages, having children and home ownerships.

2 mins

Top 10​​​​​​​ Investing Apps For Android

A good investment reaps great benefits in the long run. However the pathway to making tonnes of money in the correct ordeal is a tedious task to accomplish. People have various reasons to build their investments – while some are saving up for their children’s higher education; some are planning their retirement beforehand. It is fair to say that saving is the need of the hour today. So, it is imperative to stay updated on the latest investment schemes and policies, to secure a solid financial future for ourselves.

3 mins

10 Indian Blockchain Startups To Watch Out For!

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoins have come into the limelight ever since price fluctuation has affected their value of capitalization immensely. Questions are being raised to debate if at all there is a need for cryptocurrencies in our economy. However, it is important to understand the true worth of these and how they are capable of changing the state of the world that we live in today. Emerging technologies in the Finance, Governance and Supply sector, such as Blockchain technology underpins the key facets of bitcoins and many other cryptocurrencies. Let us first understand the concept of a blockchain technology.

3 mins

Nikkei Tumbles On Italian Financial Crisis

Japan’s Nikkei Share Average Faced A Pitfall Of Six-week Lows Recently, After A Political Turmoil, Raising Concerns About The Stability Of Euro Zone, Out-broke In Italy. This Has Had A Massive Impact On Most Sectors On Board.

2 mins

Investment Basics For​​​​​​​ Young Salary Earners

“The reason that man is seldom satisfied with his salary is that when it increases, he increases his expenses.”

3 mins

Top 6 Personal Finance Books For Millennials

Millennials Have a Distinct Problem With Finance. This Statement Is a Fact, Plain and Simple. A Large Majority of Them Are in Crushing Debt Because of Student Loans.

2 mins

The 8 Must-know Income Tax Changes From April 1st

Though Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget Speech this year did not really make any changes in the Tax percentages or income tax slabs, however some proposals announced by him will still have an impact on the amount of tax you pay.

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Mad About Money Magazine Description:

Mad About Money is financial management with a difference. It aims to make financial freedom a reality through interactive media and personal and group connect. It is about developing a mindset apart from the general mindset – A mindset which has made the rich rich and left the poor to remain poor.

But if you believe that you can become richer than all the people you know, if you believe that you can own all the expensive things that you see, if you believe that you can buy multiple houses, or lots of jewellery or something else then you definitely can.

This is our motto.