Ranchi police arrested five gangsters, including a woman, and seized Pakistan-made pistols. The gang is linked to Koylanchal Shanti Sena (KSS) and Prince Khan, with connections to arms smuggling from Pakistan via drones.
'Investing in these funds makes sense if their net yield over better-quality funds -- corporate bond funds or banking and PSU funds -- is meaningful.'
'Maintain a balanced approach with a preference for short-to medium-duration funds.'
'Always keep accurate and transparent records of the source of the investment or property's funding: Loan agreements, transfer records of the property, and bank statements of co-owners if available.'
When and how you can access EPF money before retirement without jeopardising your long-term retirement savings.
New investors should avoid short-term, tactical entries and instead go for staggered buying via ETFs to manage volatility.
Retirement-focused products that promise certainty can look attractive. The returns are guaranteed, and locking into a fixed rate feels reassuring at a time when deposit rates are declining.
While bringing over your money to India you should take care to ensure it is done in such a way so as to reduce your tax liability and let you repatriate it back to your residence abroad, should you opt to move back.
'Such stocks may be useful for aggressive portfolios, but should not be part of the core holdings.'
The biggest risk for investors isn't the market, but their own minds, biases and emotions often lead to poor financial choices.
Issuers have allotted nearly four times as much to mutual funds (MFs) as they have to insurance companies in recent quarters. MFs invested Rs 21,976 crore as anchor investors in initial public offerings (IPOs) on a trailing four-quarter basis, according to data from Prime Database.
Bumrah, when quizzed about the repeated ball change, maintained a neutral tone on the matter.
If you choose to be a stay-at-home mom, it definitely does not mean that you are losing a grip over your finances. In fact, there is a lot you can do for yourself and your family.
Investors may wait for six months and then take another look at the stock.
'Begin with a small investment, observe performance, then scale up gradually.'
'A staggered investment approach (using SIP or STP) can help investors benefit from this opportunity while reducing timing risk.'
Many buyers skip or misread critical provisions in builder-buyer agreements.
If you lack an emergency fund or it is depleted, use part of your bonus to build or replenish it.
Young investors with a higher risk appetite are better off with a combination of term insurance and equity funds.
Investors should be mindful of the high volatility in cryptos: Bitcoin has fallen more than 80 per cent in past corrections.
Meta has announced new anti-scam features and awareness initiatives, including safety tools and tips to protect users, particularly senior citizens from cyber fraud and online scams, as the social media giant stepped up efforts to help people stay safe online.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested an actor for allegedly running a prostitution racket and forcing aspiring women actors into the trade. Two women active in TV serials and Bangla cinema were rescued.
These plans are suited for individuals and families with regular OPD needs -- those managing chronic illnesses and families with young children or elderly members.
'Reits are suitable for investors seeking regular income and real estate exposure without managing physical properties, especially NRIs and retirees.'
'Long-short SIFs are designed for seasoned, high-risk, high-reward investors, who understand market volatility.'
FOMO-driven investing is reshaping India's stock market. Swati Saxena explains how social media hype fuels risky bets and how to protect your wealth.
One of the most exploited provisions is Section 10(13A), which permits exemption on HRA.
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'Active funds have the ability to manage downside risk.'
'First-time investors, busy professionals, NRIs and those with modest sums looking for curated strategies may find FoFs especially appealing.'
If your children live abroad, rely more on financial assets as they are easier to liquidate and move across borders.
Whether you're a young professional, a seasoned entrepreneur, or someone simply looking to take control of your financial future, adopting these principles can be life-changing, says Ramalingam Kalirajan
SOFs can be a diversification tool for investors seeking alternatives to conventional large, mid, or smallcap portfolios.
File a written complaint with the bank's grievance redressal officer and secure an acknowledgement.
'Revolving credit without full repayment causes interest to outpace repayment capacity, and leads to financial distress.'
The Lucknow police have uncovered a cheating racket that mimicked the style of exam fraud seen in the first Munnabhai film, where real candidates were replaced by professional impersonators to sit for competitive exams.
Whenever possible, the karta or head of the family should openly discuss the future distribution of movable and immovable property with all legal heirs.
Despite similar tax treatment, debt MFs enjoy certain advantages over FDs.
It is important to celebrate when your first paycheck arrives, but is equally important to ensure that you take the time to learn some very important personal finance lessons, so that you can put your salary to work for you and grow a savings corpus.
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.
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