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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
10+ min |
August 2021
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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
8 min |
August 2021
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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
7 min |
August 2021
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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
5 min |
August 2021
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Safe Isles in Rough Waves
A crash looks imminent in overvalued markets. Let’s look out for shelters from the raging storm
5 min |
August 2021
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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
5 min |
July 2021
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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
6 min |
July 2021
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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
5 min |
July 2021
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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
7 min |
July 2021
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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
6 min |
July 2021
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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
5 min |
July 2021
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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
10+ min |
July 2021
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Train Your Brain to Face the Life
Leading a no-frills life saves him both from financial downturns and professional setbacks
2 min |
July 2021
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‘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:
4 min |
July 2021
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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
5 min |
June 2021
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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
6 min |
June 2021
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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
4 min |
June 2021
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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
3 min |
June 2021
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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
4 min |
June 2021
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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
5 min |
June 2021
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Metals Harden Up On Demand Jazz
Most metals see a spike in prices on bullish market speculation over commodities rally and a rapid revival in demand from across the world
5 min |
June 2021
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SQUARE THE DEAL, AT EASE
The insurance regulator has eased the claim filing process and plugged various gaps in the system to ensure that every genuine claim for Covid-related treatment is settled at the earliest
6 min |
June 2021
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THE RIGHT COVER FOR THE WRONG TIME
The Covid-19 pandemic has made health insurance all the more important to us – for the safety and security of ourselves and our families. It is a challenging task to select the best-fit product for our specific needs
8 min |
June 2021
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VAX AND VIGIL FOR YOUR ASSETS
Pandemic creates the best opportunity for you to review and recast your portfolio to preempt and protect your investments
10 min |
June 2021
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Cover Crumbles On Fake Comorbidity Papers
Giving fake comorbidity certificates in the race for Covid vaccine is as risky as hiding pre-existing diseases and eventually being denied cover
5 min |
May 2021
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Settle Your Scores With Broke Brokers
Investor grievance redressal gathers importance with more and more brokers defaulting. Sebi launches an online complaint filing and tracking facility for the ease of investing in the market.
8 min |
May 2021
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‘The Future for Facilitators is Advisory'
Deven Choksey is the name which scripted the rise of stock brokerage business into the wealth management practice in India. The promoter of KR Choksey Group and the managing director of the KR Choksey Shares and Securities Private Limited has spent over three decades in the Indian capital market. In an interaction with Jyotika Sood, Choksey talks about the changing financial landscape of the country and the role of facilitators in this evolving financial ecosystem. Excerpts from the interview:
2 min |
May 2021
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Borrowing Against the Blues
Both gold loan and loan against property have their unique features and drawbacks but if you need the funds for an urgent medical emergency, the balance tilts in favour of gold loan
2 min |
May 2021
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Covered, Yet Battered
Rejection of insurance claims is a regular affair in the field of medical insurance, health insurance and motor insurance. Rejection by the insurer is not the end of the world. You have the right to fight for your claim
7 min |
May 2021
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Homeward Bound
Home loan interest rates are at historical lows. Extended tax sops from the government, and favourable fiscal policies make it the right time to invest in real estate. It’s a win-win for both the buyer and the developer.
4 min |