Systematic withdrawal plans in equity funds can spell trouble in a falling market, points out Deepesh Raghaw.
Balanced funds are suitable for investors who have low-risk appetite or are new to equities.Those with more than seven-year investment horizon should look at funds that have higher equity exposure.
Home buying can be seamless if you plan and execute your ideas well.
Many millennials believe that they have enough time to plan for long-term goals, hence they do not worry about goals such as retirement.
The current capital flight is a short-term phenomenon, the agency said.
'The fact that you did not receive the rent through a bank will not take away the taxability of the rent in your hands.'
Principal economic advisor, Ila Patnaik, is coordinating the work on Economic Survey 2013-14.
The Reserve Bank's growth projection for next financial year is lower than 8-8.5 per cent projected by the finance ministry in the recent Economic Survey which was tabled in Parliament on January 31. Unveiling the bi-monthly policy, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said, "Recovery in domestic economic activity is yet to be broad-based, as private consumption and contact-intensive services remain below pre-pandemic levels."
Some initial reactions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight.
Demonetisation and GST are the main reasons for the job losses.
Ahluwalia said the government has taken steps to push the infrastructure sector and there are signs of improvement in the core sector production performance of steel, power, coal and cement during July and August.
'Many of those who invested in NCD issues are those who traditionally put their money in fixed deposits...'
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Markets now expect the Fed to normalise rates gradually.
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The rupee resumed lower at 61.15 per dollar as against the last closing level of 60.77 per dollar yesterday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) Market and dropped further to 61.44 per dollar before quoting at 61.40 per dollar at 1045 hours.
'While the poor have little say in shaping India's intellectual or public discourse, they do have a significant role in deciding political outcomes,' points out Roshan Kishore.
Steps to improve governance, instill confidence in the government machinery and streamlining function across the different ministries are also important to feed the positive mood, the DBS report added.
There are a lot of things that a couple must clarify right at the onset of their marriage such as life goals and financial aims.
The real requirement for the finance minister's explanatory speech is to explain the measures taken in the Budget to influence inflation and growth not just through the announcement of a deficit goal, but more broadly through the impact on money supply, consumer demand, foreign trade and investment, explains Nitin Desai.
From July 1, retail investors can offer stocks through exchanges for de-listing, buyback and open offers
The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of inflation, points out Nitin Desai.
'Opportunity for a country like India is huge in terms of wealth creation.' 'That's the reason India is an attractive economy for investors.'
In a recent article, Rajan has ridiculed critics of the exchange rate policy.
'We are very watchful about inflation and growth. But the main challenge is economic revival and growth.'
The general nervousness because of the IL&FS default will prevail in the system for now.
'This is not only a fight against corruption and black money, this is also a fight against terrorism and counterfeit currencies.'
'Apart from providing you with the ability to withstand escalating medical expenses, a dedicated financial plan for health will also ensure financial independence in old age,' advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Thanks to Budget 2018, seniors can invest more and also save more.
US election results may not reverse Indian markets' bearish trend, says Devangshu Datta
Overall gross import of rough diamonds between April to November 2019 has shown a decline of 17.24 per cent to $8.55 billion from $10.34 billion registered during April to November 2018. This is one of sharpest fall in import of diamond in India in last one decade.
'Unless we change and we see a change in the direction we are taking, times can only get worse.'
The bigger worry is that its effects could linger well into the next financial year.
'Corruption is the tree.' 'Black money is the fruit from the tree.' 'This scheme will expose the unaccounted fruits of the tree.' 'But since the tree will continue to stand, the story will continue,' say Pramod Kumar Srivastava, Sanghamithra and Kravya.
It also expects to get its REIT listed on the Singapore stock exchange next year.
Undeterred by the stock market volatility, uncertainty due to the Ukraine-Russia war and high inflation, equity mutual funds continue to remain attractive choice for investors for the 15th straight month, registering a net inflow of Rs 18,529 crore in May on robust SIP numbers. This was higher than Rs 15,890 crore net inflow in April, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed on Thursday. Equity schemes have been witnessing net inflow since March 2021, highlighting the positive sentiment among investors.
Senior officials in the MF industry say while the finance ministry and regulators communicate regularly, this is one of the very few instances in many years where an issue between the two has come out into the open.
All-out efforts are needed to mitigate the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the RBI will use any instrument necessary to revive growth and preserve financial stability, according to the minutes of the central bank's policy meeting.
If new goals have emerged, this is the time to make fresh investments.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key policy repo rate unchanged at 8.0 percent on Tuesday, as widely expected, while expressing concerns about risks to its target to bring consumer inflation down to 6 percent by January 2016.
