The Cryptic Crypto-World

Digital currency is the new asset category. But risks are high due to volatility, lack of

Common Man's Wishlist

FM needs to hike deductions under 80D, and lower capital gains tax

In Cold Storage?

Logistics stocks zoomed due to news about COVID-19 vaccines. But adverse political and financial factors may reverse the trend

Don't Back These Buys

Buybacks help you to save taxes and earn premiums over market prices. But if you participate in them, they can eliminate the possibilities of higher profits later

One Size Doesn't Fit All

The new standard term insurance plan is easy to understand, and perfect for first-time buyers and low-income individuals. But the sum assured is low, and it is a pure-risk plan

Greater Expectations

FM has to decide whether to feel optimistic or pessimistic about the future. Either way, she has to focus on reforms and growth

Education redefined

Multi-skilling is the new trend in globalised PhyGital learning

2021: Year Of Small-Caps?

Smaller stocks may outperform the others this year. The rise can be 30 percent more than in headline indices

Cashing In On Real Estate

The first and foremost thing to keep in mind before adding real estate to the investment portfolio is that “it is not an extremely liquid investment.”

Are You Cyber Secure?

Your bank accounts, and details of credit and debit cards can be up for sale on the dark web. Run for cover, quickly

Missed The Bus? Wait For Next One

In the short run, one could follow the money flow into stocks. Once corrections revalue prices, opportunities may open up

SENSEX-30 OR BSE-500

The rally, which was hitherto restricted to large-caps, has begun to spread to mid-caps and small-caps. But volatility will continue and this will not be a completely secular boom

Money Spinning Mid Caps?

With stringent regulatory compliances, large companies are likely to grow and smaller ones may get wiped out, but mid-sized ones to offer much hope, says Dhiraj Relli, Managing Directors, HDFC Securities, during an interview with Yagnesh Kansara and Debjoy Sengupta. Edited excerpts.

Protect Your Child

Start early in building a healthy corpus for your kid’s future

Money Smart

Teach your child how to manage pocket money and achieve goals. Time to inculcate financial discipline

Living The Dream

Multi-skilling in modern technologies is the in thing leading to blend of inter-disciplinary career choices

Come, Join The IPO Party

Be careful not to get a hangover. There are highs, and profits to be made. But the path to the riches is full of obstacles. Don't seek mere listing gains, and don't get swayed by grey market premiums

Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension

Start an early plan for your retirement. Focus on your risk appetite to allocate savings and investments across multiple metrics

Tweaks In Health Cover

Always disclose a pre-existing health condition and pay premium on time

Costly Covers, Better Care

Annual health insurance premium may see a sudden surge as the regulator’s diktat widens health coverage, making health policies more inclusive and less complicated

COVID Fails To Dampen Startup Funding

The crisis-ridden economy has helped some startups emerge as $1 billion companies, with innovative and resilient approach

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

Sun Always Shines After The Storm

Hold on to your SIPs, sidestep the market noise and focus on financial goals for better returns

Some Mortar For Bricks

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

Protection Quotient

Women should choose customised insurance covers for special needs and financial protection

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

MSMEs Struggle To Stay Alive

The backbone of India’s economy employing over 100 million faces trying times

Divide On Digital Transaction

As debate rages on whether to charge digital transactions, experts feel there is a need to incentivise these platforms

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.