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DECODING DARK WEB
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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

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10+ mins  |
August 2021
It Takes a Tap to Bank
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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

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8 mins  |
August 2021
DIGITAL ART The New El Dorado
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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

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7 mins  |
August 2021
Living on Her Own Terms
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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

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August 2021
Safe Isles in Rough Waves
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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

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5 mins  |
August 2021
Of New Normal Weddings & Unspent Cash
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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

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July 2021
Gold Rush on D-Street
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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

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6 mins  |
July 2021
Watch Out! BIG guys at Play
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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

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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

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7 mins  |
July 2021
A Rising Force on Icarus Dreams
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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

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6 mins  |
July 2021
The Brain Behind the Crypto Bourse
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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

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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

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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

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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:

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4 mins  |
July 2021
Being Early Is The New Smart
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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

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5 mins  |
June 2021
Disclose Your Finances As Duty To Your Family
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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

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June 2021
Investment is a GAME OF PATIENCE
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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

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4 mins  |
June 2021
No Price Tag for Happiness
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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

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3 mins  |
June 2021
And, the Deal is Sealed, Virtually
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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

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4 mins  |
June 2021
A Life Line Can't be a Credit Line
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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

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5 mins  |
June 2021
Metals Harden Up On Demand Jazz
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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

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June 2021
SQUARE THE DEAL, AT EASE
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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

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June 2021
THE RIGHT COVER FOR THE WRONG TIME
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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

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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

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June 2021
Cover Crumbles On Fake Comorbidity Papers
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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

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May 2021
Settle Your Scores With Broke Brokers
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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.

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May 2021
‘The Future for Facilitators is Advisory'
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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:

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2 mins  |
May 2021
Borrowing Against the Blues
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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

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May 2021
Covered, Yet Battered
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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

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7 mins  |
May 2021
Homeward Bound
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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.

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4 mins  |
May 2021