When investing in fixed-income products, balancing considerations like safety, liquidity, and income is essential.
Only the top 5 per cent profit makers account for 75 per cent of profits.
While basic policies focus on structural damage, comprehensive ones extend to household contents like furniture, electronics, clothing, and other personal belongings.
Co-location attracts institutional investors, which drives volumes for long-dated options, with higher realisations at lower costs.
'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'
Link your UPI app to a separate bank account or wallet that has only a limited sum.
'The problem is that the bubble may not only be in valuations, but also in investors' minds.'
Returns of liquid funds are meant only for the short term and don't help investors create wealth over the long term, as equity funds do.
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The ideal time to invest in sector funds, is during a downturn so that investors can capitalise on a turnaround in 1.5 to 2 years.
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'You can imagine for India what Shuks means not just to the billions of people in India but the entire Indian diaspora around the world.'
While festive offers can reduce costs, borrowers should also consider the lender's transparency and service quality. Customers need to be mindful of their repayment capacity.
Largecap companies are generally less vulnerable to economic slowdowns than their mid- and smallcap counterparts.
Mo Salah is third on Liverpool's all-time goal scoring list with 243 goals in 394 games.
Competition from Nepalese teas -- which has duty free access to the Indian market -- has emerged as a lower-cost alternative to Darjeeling tea, challenging its viability.
'He's gonna inspire billions of girls and boys.'
'One should not invest more than 5 to 10 per cent of their overall portfolio exposure in global or international funds.'
'Investors may have made money in mid and smallcaps due to market momentum, but now they need to focus on fundamentals.'
Regularly monitor your account for any suspicious activity. Keep your devices updated with the latest security patches to prevent vulnerabilities. Ensure the physical wallet you use is stored securely to avoid loss or theft.
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Let reason, not emotion, guide your decisions.
'To be able to sail through such volatilities, it is prudent to focus on quality.'
Health insurance claims are often denied due to exclusions in policy terms. Buyers frequently overlook the fine print or misinterpret clauses.
Be wary of co-operative banks which have historically been most vulnerable.
'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.'
'Consider your household's financial health and all your other goals.' 'Buying a house might seem like an urgent goal, but it is rarely the only one.'
'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'
'Compare the new slabs with the previous years to understand if your tax liability will increase or decrease after the Budget.'
'Assess the property in terms of type, size, location and price point, and whether it fits into your budget.' 'If it checks out on these fronts, one may consider the accompanying offers.'
'Asset allocation should change only if your goals, life situation, or risk profile have changed.'
Only investors with knowledge of cryptocurrencies, long-term conviction, and a long horizon should invest in this asset class.
The owner and manager of Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata have been arrested following a devastating fire that killed 14 people. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered surprise checks of all establishments in the city to ensure fire safety compliance, after the tragedy highlighted serious violations at the hotel. The hotel has been sealed and special committees will be formed to monitor and identify establishments flouting fire safety norms.
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who returned to Earth after spending 286 days in space, will not receive any overtime for their extended stay, despite their spacecraft malfunctioning. NASA rules state astronauts are treated like "any other government employee who takes a business trip." They do receive a $5 per day allowance for "incidentals", which are typically fees and tips for services like porters and hotel staff.
Before heading abroad, ensure your travel insurance policy offers all essential coverage and has an adequate sum insured.
Try to assess whether the broker has good knowledge of the prices prevailing in the area you are interested in, and is able to provide the pros and cons of various projects.
'As we navigate uncertain waters, a conservative approach to largecap investing could provide a strategic advantage.'
'Credit card debt comes with high interest cost and stringent penalties.' 'If you do not repay on time, the costs balloon.'
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