For investors, every cost-saving means higher returns.
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.
Tinesh Bhasin explores the limitations of rights granted to homebuyers under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Keep a close eye on credit quality, financials of NBFCs before investing. These instruments should not constitute more than 15 to 20 per cent of your debt portfolio.
When taking a loan, it is important to look at various factors, and not just the interest rate, says Tinesh Bhasin.
China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.
If you miss the July 31 deadline, there is a late filing fee of up to Rs 10,000. Also, you cannot file returns beyond March 31, 2019.
Customers need to weigh whether they will be better off selling their mutual fund holdings or taking a loan against it.
Experts tell Tinesh Bhasin how to pick one to save money as well as some troubles later
'When a company goes into insolvency, by definition it means that existing shareholders have been wiped out.'
If you are planning for a long-term goal like your child's education in a foreign university, invest about 20% of your portfolio in foreign assets that can provide a hedge against the rupee's depreciation.
Why the case for investing in passive funds is becoming stronger.
Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.
Rera's implementation is patchy across states, and the powers of the regulator to enforce its orders are also limited.
Whether you have a two bedroom or a three bedroom house, you can convert it into a smart home starting at Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000.
Define ownership proportionately at the time of registration to ensure that you don't face problems on taxation front.
Contrarian stocks can help investors generate much higher returns than buying shares of companies that have shown consistent high growth for years.
'Some cases do not get a single hearing for 6 to 8 months, while some have been pending for as long as 8 years.'
If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to brokers, there is always the risk that they could use it to trade in the markets.
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