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Can't believe that your humble fixed deposit investment can ever give you a return of 23 per cent per annum? Well, you need some simple math, some smart jugglery and the numbers add up.
Lessons in saving and investing from a taxi driver :-)
As you ring in the New Year, here's a list of the 10 most important financial resolutions to get your money train back on track.
Depending on your liquidity requirement, invest in the right debt instruments.
Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.
Sell the property if bought for investment purpose.
If you are a retail investor, you can allocate a portion of the portfolio to the medium- to long-term debt fund category instead of gilt funds.
The dozen firms to have listed following their IPOs have seen an average listing day gain of 49 per cent. IPO applicants have made money on all the deals, barring two, which saw modest declines on listing day.
Investors in the 10% and 20% slabs can get better post-tax returns compared to a bank fixed deposit
Get answers to financial queries from renowned financial planner Gaurav Mashruwala at 4.00 pm on Thursday, August 29.
With stock prices at elevated levels, investors must cut valuation risks in their portfolio
Monday's steep fall turned Sensex's yearly returns to - 2.57%, but only two large-cap funds did worse.
If new goals have emerged, this is the time to make fresh investments.
Here are the main steps when deciding the right insurance cover for you.
Taxpayers can claim a deduction on tuition fees for a maximum of two children.
For building long-term wealth, financial planners always advise that the systematic investment plans (SIPs) in equity funds is the best way.
Simply put, asset allocation entails holding a portfolio comprised of various asset classes like equity and debt, among others. Over longer time frames, asset allocation can help investors protect their portfolios on the downside and create wealth as well. Powered by investments in both equity and debt, balanced funds qualify as asset allocation tools. The debt component in balanced funds can insulate the investor's portfolio from the volatility in the equity markets.
Trading in currency futures will soon become a reality for the retail investor. With the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India issuing trading norms, exchanges are readying themselves to launch this product in the next few weeks.
Invest early. Plan your taxes.
Investment advisor Sheetal Jhaveri busts popular money myths to make you a confident investor
It's time to book a little profit and realign your portfolio according to your preferred debt-to-equity ratio.
Sony eyes a 2 billion payoff from telecasting the Fifa World Cup.
Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.
Creating a strong corpus through equity will reduce later need for debt to make big purchases.
Power and money are at the heart of the sordid story -- and it isn't over yet.
Some pointers which will help an individual start her investment journey with confidence.
Overall, cumulative direct investment from China stood at just $2.05 billion till June 2018, according to consolidated DIPP figures
Many hurdles that investors could have faced after enrolling for the scheme have been removed.
The right investment at the right age will help you enjoy a secured post retirement life.
Gaurav Mashruwala comments on the investment strategy of Anajli and Uday.
Within rural markets, the viewership share of Dangal TV, which is a free-to-air channel, is at 33%.
Sector funds form the aggressive part of your portfolio. Here are some clues on how to manage them for great returns in the long run.
Insurance is the most ignored aspect of our financial plan. While investments are the kings of our financial plan, insurance is often overlooked by both the investor and financial planner.
With an increasing variety of investment products in the market, a personal money manager is what you need
Sebi has asked intermediaries to stagger the offerings as much as possible, said people in the know and ensure adequate capacity building.
EPF allows partial withdrawal to meet situations like house construction, medical emergency, and so on.
