The government on Wednesday said it has started the process of appointing financial advisors to offload 10 per cent stake in state-owned oil refinery Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.
'More than investors, fund houses, and advisors have raised caution and limited flows on small-and mid-caps.'
Dwaipayan Bose on how index funds play a key role in the diversification of portfolios and help manage risks
Use whole life term policies for legacy planning. By doing so, your annual outgo will come down and returns will improve, suggest Chirag Madia and Tinesh Bhasin.
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National Stock Exchange (NSE) chief Ashishkumar Chauhan on Friday cautioned retail investors against trading in derivatives and suggested them to invest in equities through mutual fund route. He emphasized that trading in Futures & Options (F&O) derivatives should be limited to informed investors who can manage risk and comprehend the market. Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran flagged the growing risk of F&O trading for retail investors.
RRVL will make an open offer to acquire up to an additional 2.17 crore equity shares of Just Dial, representing 26 per cent stake, in accordance with Sebi Takeover Regulations, a regulatory filing said.
Investors should view the increase in the LTCG tax rate in conjunction with the increase in capital gains exemption from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh, which will provide some relief.
'Any finality in such matters requires political views. We will review it closer to the full Budget.'
'Investing abroad helps mitigate currency risk for foreign-currency denominated goals, such as children's higher education and international travel.'
Foreign investors have pulled out a massive Rs 22,000 crore from Indian equities so far this month, due to uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections and outperformance of Chinese markets.
Many fresh pass-outs of the CFP course are faced with up to a two-year delay and thousands of rupees in fees for realisation of their dream, following the notification of new regulations. Sebi notified the Investment Advisers Regulations, 2013, earlier this month.
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It is important to know the company you are putting money in. And it isn't difficult either.
Maintain a proper record of documents that can act as proof of the cost of acquisition of the property, cost of improvements made to the property, expenses related to transfer of the property (like brokerage and registration charges). These will come in handy in case of a dispute with the taxman.
'Those trying to use these funds for quick gains should avoid them due to risk of being late to the party.'
One of every four people in the 27-37-year age group, the most prolific in using digital banking apps, reported a fraud in the past year
Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Rediff.com spoke to registered investment advisors to figure out how best the extra Rs 17,500 saved ever year can be invested to create a decent corpus in the years ahead. This is what they said.
As many as 5,532 complaints were received by the regulator in January, an 80 per cent increase over the number of complaints filed in the previous month.
As many as six merchant bankers including UTI Bank are in the fray for a government mandate to act as advisors for the privatisation of Mineral Exploration Corporation.
With the rush of growth after the pandemic slowing down, many leaders are moving to firms that may be smaller but are growing much faster and have the headroom to grow.
The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Do not, however, enter expecting quick returns.
Businesses coming to terms with Ind-AS (Indian Accounting Standards) implementation, GST can do without further uncertainty and costs, say N Sundaresha Subramanian & Sudipto Dey.
It often leads to unnecessary investments, which might not be able to serve your goals.
Assume the worst regarding how long your unemployment could last and make conserving cash your topmost priority, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Investors must adopt a balanced approach, incorporating both styles in their portfolios.
Cohn served as Trump's chief economic advisor since the beginning of the Administration. During his stay at the White House, he led coordination of Trump's pro-growth domestic and global economic policy agenda, including the passage of historic tax cuts and reforms in December 2017, the official said.
The cost of deposits is on the rise, but banks can't raise interest rate on close to 60% of their loan books, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Buying or selling securities based on rumours about expected changes in tax rates or sectoral sops can backfire, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.
'We see mid-and small-caps as a real pot of gold.' 'From a 10-15 years perspective, mid-and small-cap are likely to outperform the larger index, as they have done in the past.'
The challenge isn't in selling -- it's easy to sell when the market peaks. The real challenge is in buying back.
In the case of double-income couples, not more than 40 per cent of the net income of one partner should be the EMI for the property.
A good goal planning structure could give you a lot of control with your cash-flows and also an adequate bandwidth
India's internet economy is estimated to reach $1 trillion by 2030, primarily due to e-commerce, which is expected to be worth $325 billion and rank third globally, according to industry experts. Last year marked a crucial turning point for India's e-commerce sector, with notable changes in consumer trends, technology, and regulations. InGovern Research Services, a leading corporate governance advisory firm, hosted a virtual roundtable to deliberate on the notable developments in India's e-commerce sector in 2023, with a particular focus on the essential role of customer trust in fueling its ongoing expansion.
Look for one with the right mix of qualification, experience, ethics knowledge, and communication skills
Gaurav Mashruwala comments on the investment strategy of Anajli and Uday.
Those who cannot bear significant downturns (as much as 40 per cent) or have a short horizon should exit entirely.
