Rates on tax-free bonds are linked to government securities.
They can be used as collateral for loans and can be sold or traded on stock exchanges
Gold funds have returned -5.2 per cent, while the Sensex is down 7 per cent in the past year.
Even retail investors are talking about investing in start-ups.
Fund managers say the recent fall is not going to sustain.
The BSE Sensex lost about 1,600 points, while the National Stock Exchange Nifty was down about 400 points.
Unbanked customers can expect easier access to banking.
Yes, if you are planning to apply for a loan or want to claim refund
The biggest surprise for customers, at the time of claiming, is the fact that they will get only depreciated value of the product.
Launches and sales of house property have seen a continuous drop.
Indian retail investors continue to sell gold ETFs.
Some insurance companies offer zone-based pricing.
In case of exchange, the automobile company offers the wholesale price on the old car, which can be 10-12 per cent lesser than the retail price.
Gilt funds make sense only if you want to take a tactical view on interest rates and are looking for a short-term duration.
Your money is protected by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.
'Focus on companies with healthy balance sheets and return ratios.'
A monsoon holiday can be cheaper because of discounts.
It is important to preserve copies of benefit illustration and product features.
Individual tax-payers could get notices in case of a loan or a cash gift from a relative.
There are few lapses in the healthy insurance proposals.
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