In an hour-long chat on rediff.com, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
'Healthcare costs in India rise by 10 to 14% annually, causing treatment costs to double roughly every 5-7 years.'
'It has always been viewed as a hedge against inflation.'
Read all account documents, ask questions, and conduct basic due diligence before agreeing to become a joint holder.
In an hour-long on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
Young buyers often underestimate future health risks.
NPS Vatsalya offers a disciplined investment avenue that parents can use to create intergenerational wealth by contributing even small sums.
History is rarely decided by who has the biggest weapons, but by who has the better process. The same rule applies to investing, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
Deferred payment plans may come with a cost, which may not be immediately visible.
Small- and midcap stocks have delivered their biggest monthly rally in 12 years, but rising oil prices and global tensions could make the road ahead volatile.
Understand the magic that SIP brings to the table for you as an investor, says Satyen Kothari. You can start by investing as little as Rs 500 per month.
Proposal forms are often filled by the agent. Check the form after it is filled.
Since this is a long-term investment, investors must do their homework and choose a fund manager carefully.
Mumbai-based menswear designer Priya Patil who recently showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2026, talks about her inspiration to design and transform menswear fashion in India.
'First-time applicants may witness longer approval times or higher rejection rates and requests for more documentation.'
'Existing investors who have not acted so far may consider holding on to these funds with the understanding that the higher returns they expected from them may now take longer to materialise.'
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 14 individuals allegedly involved in fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore. The accused targeted job seekers with fake work-from-home opportunities via social media and job portals.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
Largecap equity funds remain suitable for conservative and moderate risk-taking investors seeking relatively stable returns.
Investors encountering underperformance must be patient.
Direct plans of mutual fund schemes added nearly 21 million individual investor folios in FY26 (as of February), surpassing regular plans' 15 million net additions, marking only the second time direct plans have outpaced regular plans in annual folio growth, despite turbulent equity markets.
One of the mistakes most homemakers make while thinking about financial planning is looking at immediate goals, says Amar Pandit.
With these tips to build a solid investment portfolio you can plan and achieve your financial goals.
You need to learn the art of balancing savings and investments, advises Harshad Chetanwala, co-founder, MyWealthGrowth.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday cautioned investors against entities that offer investment advice not backed by any reasonable basis or those that appear to be misguiding.
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Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
'Every year we import approximately $70 billion worth of gold -- closer to $72 billion in 2025-2026, an all-time record.' 'There is no parallel for this anywhere in the world. And this love for gold will not disappear overnight.'
'Many policyholders do not understand that non-medical expenses, cosmetic treatments, and certain other procedures are not covered by health insurance policies.'
Real wealth isn't built on random bets; it's built on disciplined, guided portfolio strategies that can withstand market ups and downs, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
Over the past three years, the appointments of 20 candidates selected through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection were cancelled or offers were withdrawn due to poor credit history.
Fraudsters were luring gullible investors of daily returns up to Rs 75,000.
While seniors seeking a regular income should switch to debt funds from balanced funds, younger investors should invest in balanced funds after understanding their risks.
In an hour-long chat on Thursday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
Do not exit in panic or buy falling stocks without reassessing fundamentals; instead, build a watchlist and invest gradually with a disciplined, long-term approach.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.
New investors or those with lower-than-planned exposure should add US-oriented funds through SIPs.
'They are a poor fit for anyone with near-term goals, low volatility tolerance, or a need for steady income or liquidity.' 'First-time investors should typically avoid them.'
Buyers should understand the distinction between the losses the policy covers, those that need add-ons, and those it excludes.
