Lenders offer both fixed and floating rates and the period usually varies between three and five years.
Though there are many options, tread with caution even after you understand the business.
These products contribute almost 20 per cent to the total premium collection of life insurers.
In the past month, when the Essel Group started picking up shares of the company, IVRCL's stock has risen 31 per cent, a rare feat in a market where infrastructure stocks have been suffering due to slow movement in projects and high interest burden.
Be aware of the new charges being introduced and transact online to save on costs
Festive season is a time for celebration, cheer and also spending. Many may have budgeted for these expenses in advance and planned accordingly. There may also be some who hadn't and now find themselves in serious want of cash.
When the markets are falling or rising consistently, stocks hitting upper or lower circuit is a common feature. It also means that investors, especially in a falling market, might find themselves unable to exit - at least immediately - from a stock that has hit lower circuit.
Three veteran investors, who, have braved the bad times, give their advice to retail investors.
A debt mutual fund scheme invests in debt papers like government bonds, fixed deposits, approved private deposits and so on.
Ratings are based on the overall exposure to default risk, with regard to timely receipt of payments from the investments the scheme has made.
ECS is an electronic mode of funds transfer from one bank account to another.
The only option to realise the profit in the growth option is to sell or redeem your investments.
Companies such as SAIL, ONGC, IOC and Hindustan Copper are waiting to hit the markets.
On Tuesday, when the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) follow-on public offer (FPO) had opened for subscription, many investors would have been wondering if it was a good time to enter the stock.
Number of DVR shares required to be held will differ from one company to another.
Financial experts feel with inflation still not under control, RBI could raise rates in the future.
Both corporate and individuals are liable to pay advance tax. But this liability arises only if the taxable income is Rs 10,000 after tax deducted at source.
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