The rupee has depreciated 10.5 per cent against the dollar this year, making it Asia's worst-performing currency.
Investors in international funds should have a horizon of more than five years. Not only will this help them overcome equity and currency volatility, it will also help them enjoy better tax treatment, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Can we find fault with RBI for not intervening enough in the market? Actually no, say some experts. A correction in rupee was long overdue.
Despite returns from gold down over 5% in the past three months, it is a good idea to keep this asset class in your portfolio.
'If an investor wants to clone an ace investor's portfolio, s/he will be better off cloning the entire portfolio rather than cherry picking stocks selectively.'
If you default, it will affect your credit score and your career.
Retail investors will soon have to obtain a net worth certificate from a chartered accountant and submit it to their broker, and their trading limits will be decided accordingly.
Both NRIs and those who make payouts on sale of property need to understand the TDS provisions that are applicable or risk punishment, warns Sanjay Kumar Singh.
With the rupee slipping to nearly Rs 70 per dollar on Tuesday, most parents with children in the US will feel the pinch
Invest in liquid funds if you have a horizon of three months, ultra-short-term for six months, and low-duration funds for one year.
Ponzi schemes have characteristics that the informed investor can spot easily.
While there are several instruments in the RBI's disposal, the most effective one for infusing durable liquidity is bond purchase from the secondary market
Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.
'By entering at an early age, they stand a better chance of developing into skilled investors.'
Bankers say there is palpable fear among erring promoters that the banking system just cannot be taken for granted, and any delay in loan repayment could mean promoters losing business
The central government's deposits with the RBI had fallen to just Rs 100 crore as of June 8.
The immediate concern for the rupee is the sharp spike in oil prices
While far from being a currency war, India does not have much of an option but to depreciate to accommodate its exports at a time when China shows its intent to let its currency depreciate.
If you are bullish on the consumption theme, consider specialised mutual funds that focus on this theme. Remember that such sectoral mutual funds should not make up more than 5% to 10% of your equity portfolio.
Bankers have decided to fight back against 'arbitrary arrests' and 'harassment' by probe agencies.
