Experts say investors should stay patient and stay invested in mutual funds.
The GST will subsume excise, service tax, value added tax, octroi etc.
A combination of ELSS or PPF with a term plan offers better coverage and returns
'In today's digitalised world, news about the prevalence of such intolerant groups with their pathological animosity towards the minorities cannot remain a secret.' 'Silicon Valley CEOs will undoubtedly factor in such disturbing inputs as they draw up their investment plans.'
If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.
Neha Kapoor, 22, wants to buy a laptop and save for the future. Financial planning expert Gaurav Mashruwala tells her how she can achieve both goals.
The question is whether Prime Minister Modi can convince the world's investors that India is the ultimate investment destination of 2018, says Kanika Datta.
Ideally, one should opt for a 5 to to 10- year period in an MF scheme or exit when the goal is reached.
Over the past 25 years the MF industry has come a long way. Geographic reach has increased, many more customers have been added, more channels have been opened up and the product basket is full.
Suzuki chief Osamu Suzuki, on a visit to India, said that the companies would not only expand operations and production in the domestic market but gradually use it as a base for exports to other regions, primarily Europe.
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates on Friday had a private meeting with senior officials of his company in Chennai for about two hours.
Non-Resident Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal has donated £2 million to the Labour party.
Running a SIP plan for more than six years almost completely eliminates the chances of earning negative returns.
The classic Third Year or Mid-Term Problem has afflicted all but two prime ministers who have lasted a full term, give or take a few months this way or that, points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.
The apex court had observed that the allocation was arbitrary, illegal, and resulted in unfair distribution of national wealth.
Avoid fresh investments, as there might be more opportunities in the coming months, market experts tell Joydeep Ghosh
Chennai-based two wheeler major TVS Motor Co on Friday said it would set up a motorcycle assembly plant in Colombia through a joint venture company with a local partner.
Meanwhile, family businesses in India still see banks as their chief source of funding as nine out of 10 respondents were upbeat about bank financing.
Bill Gates, chief architect of Microsoft Corporation, is expected to boost his company's investment plans in the country besides giving a fillip to its R&D activities.
Food processing industry players are worried that this could have an impact on their overall investment plans.
Microsoft on Tuesday said it would double its investments in India and the employee strength in the small and medium business segment to expand its reach in the country by the year-end.
SIPs need to be promoted by the investment agent/distributor community after explaining all the merits and demerits to the investor so as to enable him to take an informed decision.
Don't worry about volatile, erratic cash flows, freelancers. Vishal Dhawan explains how you can invest and achieve your financial goals despite irregular income.
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