Rebalance your portfolio in case it has become overweight on equities vis-a-vis your strategic asset allocation.
The 69th Filmfare Awards, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on Sunday, saw cute moments on stage and on the red carpet.
Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.
Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh threw a birthday party for their son Riaan, who turned eight on November 25.
Treat silver as part of the procyclical or growth assets in your portfolio, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.
The rupee depreciation will work in favour of students who are currently studying in the US and plan to secure a job that pays in dollars.
Don't worry about volatile, erratic cash flows, freelancers. Vishal Dhawan explains how you can invest and achieve your financial goals despite irregular income.
It is advisable to avoid a fund until it develops a track record.
It's been a good year at the box office. Still, there were some rude shocks as well.
Investors should allocate 10 to 15 per cent in their portfolios to gold through sovereign gold bonds.
Experts say this is a good time to buy a house for self-use, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Another major development is REITs coming closer to reality
If one compares returns, the two public-sector ETFs have done better over the past year, but the ELSS category has done better over the trailing three and five years.
Is the latest mobile or car or a house the goal? If so, the savings and investments should be aimed at catering to it. The amount needed has to be worked out, and money needs to be saved, accordingly, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.
While govt has decided to maintain status quo, don't use the money for house, marriage or education
Given the uncertainties around gold's future course, stagger your purchases and buy on declines, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
Monitor how long the high cash position lasts. If it lasts for a month or two, it is fine. But if it continues for a couple of quarters, seek your advisor's opinion on whether to exit the fund.
These ETFs will also carry interest-rate risk, especially the 10-year ETF. The investor can overcome this risk by holding them till maturity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced new rules for credit cards, applicable from July 1. "These directions cover the general and conduct regulations relating to credit, debit and co-branded cards which shall be read along with prudential, payment and technology & cyber security related directions applicable to credit, debit and co-branded cards, as issued by the Reserve Bank," the circular by RBI said. Business Standard culled out key rules from the list, and asked financial experts for advice on them, along with the thumb rules one needs to follow while using credit cards.
If you are planning for a long-term goal like your child's education in a foreign university, invest about 20% of your portfolio in foreign assets that can provide a hedge against the rupee's depreciation.
If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.
Since NPS is used for a long-term goal like retirement, allowing younger investors to have higher exposure to equities will give them a chance to earn higher returns.
Having exposure to international funds and gold is a must for those who have foreign currency-denominated goals.
'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'
By diversifying into developed market equities, Indian investors can mitigate the impact of cyclicality in returns as well as reduce currency risk, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
When selecting investments, pay attention to potential return, risk and how easily you can exit it.
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar glimpsed over the weekend.
Do keep the tax impact and exit load in mind before you take a decision to sell, says Vishal Dhawan.
Assume the worst regarding how long your unemployment could last and make conserving cash your topmost priority, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
How investors can tweak their fixed income investments to earn more in the current environment.
Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.
There's so much entertainment coming up in the first three months of 2023!
Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.
Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.
Yet again, Drishyam 2 ruled the weekend, as the three new releases could not make any mark at the box office.
Despite recent setback, these remain the most appropriate tool for international diversification
Sanjay Kumar Singh suggests key factors investors need to keep an eye on while choosing the direct investment route.
Sending money to families in India will get more expensive
