Conservative investors seeking equity-like tax benefits with low risk may go for them.
Dwaipayan Bose explains what momentum investing is, how it works, why it generates higher returns and has higher wealth creation potential.
At the end of the day, this isn't about choosing between EMIs and SIPs. It's about choosing your path to financial freedom.
'When interest rates rise, the NAVs of these funds will fall.' However, they won't fall as much as longer-duration funds.
Indian game studios managing to make money out of casual games just show how the Indian gamer is ready to spend money on games.
'Investment by insurers in the Bima Sugam India Federation is illegal as it is a private limited company.'
Mutual funds are a powerful tool for building wealth, but do they work overnight? Successful investing requires discipline, patience, and a long-term vision, avers Ramalingam Kalirajan.
New India Assurance and Niva Bupa have invested in the Bima Sugam India Federation.
Whenever possible, the karta or head of the family should openly discuss the future distribution of movable and immovable property with all legal heirs.
rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, guides students on how to prepare for engineering entrance exams and secure engineering admissions.
rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa offers crucial career advice to engineering aspirants.
Your AMC shuts shop. Panic? Wait. What happens next isn't what most fear.
Investing is not just about setting aside money -- it's about making it work for you, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.
While most investors brush off NFOs like spam, some of them offer solid opportunities, especially when you know what to look for. So let's clear the confusion around NFOs and figure out when they're worth your money, and when they're not.
'The background for the Saudi-Pakistan agreement is the fact that the regional security order has collapsed due to the Israeli attack on Doha.' 'The Americans have largely abandoned their security guarantee for West Asia and the region has no choice but to look at alternatives.'
Despite similar tax treatment, debt MFs enjoy certain advantages over FDs.
The Hundred looking to feed off IPL's "phenomenal growth" after drawing Indian investment
When investing in fixed-income products, balancing considerations like safety, liquidity, and income is essential.
'Investors who remain calm, consistent, and disciplined through short-term volatility are usually the ones who benefit most in the long run.'
Did you know that CVs without a cover letter, or with irrelevant and outdated details, are often discarded within the first 10 to 20 seconds?
Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
Total market funds are ideal for long-term investors who prefer a simple, hands-off approach, making them suitable for those unwilling to manage multiple funds.
So, the next time someone tempts you with a slightly higher FD rate from a lesser-known bank, point them to hybrid funds that can deliver extra returns without the administrative and emotional rollercoaster.
'It's important for India to think about areas where it wants the US to move.' 'We can be far more innovative in what we ask the US.' 'Given that there's a package deal, why not do it?'
Pixxel has raised $95 million in funding and with the company's commercial Firefly satellites up in orbit selling data globally 'we know and seen what it takes to make this business work.'
Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, a relationship coach and founder, Let Us Talk Foundation tells you how to manage your emotions when a workplace relationship turns into something more.
'Arbitrage funds make the most sense for those in the 30 per cent tax bracket, are viable for those in the 20 per cent bracket, but less so for those in the 10 per cent bracket.'
There is need for buyers to understand cancellation rules before entering into a purchase agreement with a developer.
Valuations at current levels have historically corresponded single-digit returns.
The answer depends on your financial goals and risk appetite, says Certified Financial Planner Ramalingam Kalirajan, and explains why.
Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
AI isn't a magic wand. It works best when combined with good systems, informed investors, and skilled advisors, says Amit Suri.
Education loan growth is set to halve this fiscal (FY26) because disbursements for the US decelerate following a raft of policy changes there.
'A long-term investor with a 4 to 5 year horizon could invest in this theme via SIPs.'
'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'
'Allocate up to 20 per cent of your core equity portfolio to quality funds.'
ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved
We propose an expert group be set up to form a national strategy on digital fraud. This group would bring together skills in financial regulation, security economics, cyber defence, and public communications, and an understanding of the Indian financial and security systems. It should lay the foundations of a coordinated approach by the Indian State in fighting digital fraud, suggest Ajay Shah and Nandkumar Saravade.
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