Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.
'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'
All payments made via debit and credit cards, net banking and mobile wallets will be entitled to discounts.
Exchanges believe its legal status may now change, with the government pushing for digitised transactions.
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'Even if your phone goes missing for 15 minutes, be warned.' With e-wallets playing a larger role in transactions, these precautions are a must.
The exchange, say sources, began mock trading from early October and around 250 Indian brokers have said they'd take membership of the international exchange.
The minister asked jewellers not to recover transaction charges for use of debit or credit cards from customers.
Interest rates on bank FDs have started coming down and rates on other fixed-income products will also decline. Investors should lock in to instruments offering higher returns.
Real reason for crashing gold prices is not Trump victory, says expert.
The study says the entire supply chain of goods and services will suffer a massive liquidity shock.
The concept of gold as an asset capable of getting anytime money is evaporating.
Following the surge in demand, Bitcoin is being quoted on Indian exchanges at 25-28 per cent higher than the international price, reports Rajesh Bhayani.
Have patience and bear with this turmoil. Do not panic. Buy at declines for the long term, says Nirmal Jain.
How investors can tweak their fixed income investments to earn more in the current environment.
The Modi government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes will drive up interest in the bullion market
With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.
Banks and insurers are beginning to reward customers who show exemplary conduct with lower prices and penalise those who behave poorly by imposing higher costs.
While your insurer will help you open an e-insurance account at the time of buying a policy, existing policyholders must do so themselves
Read the investor-developer agreement carefully before signing the cheque
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