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Updated : Apr 22, 2025

Does gold's recent rally have more steam left?

Gold prices have surged over 32% in one year. does the rally have more steam left, especially in the light of global uncertainty, or is a correction on the horizon?

Updated : Apr 11, 2025

Debt funds have come into vogue amidst the market volatility. Will they continue to see demand?

In recent years, FPIs have made a beeline for debt funds. will the funds continue to outperform once the current volatility ebbs?

Updated : Apr 10, 2025

All that’s glittering is gold ETFs. But is it safe to invest in them?

Gold ETFs attracted Rs 14,929 crore in the first 11 months of FY25, more than double the Rs 5,248 crore logged in the previous financial year. is it a safe option?

Updated : Apr 9, 2025

Despite recent rise, passive funds have a long way to go

The recent market dip has forced investors to think about low-risk investing.

Budget Special: A Bonanza For The Middle Class

Updated : Feb 13, 2025

What government’s push to the New Income Tax regime in Union Budget 2025-26 means for taxpayers

The government increased the tax exemption limit to Rs 12 lakh and revised rates lower under the New Tax regime in the Budget for FY26. With a new Income Tax Bill on the way, what do the measures mean for taxpayers?

Updated : Jan 29, 2025

New Tax Regime has slowly but surely gained taxpayers’ acceptance. Is this change here to stay?

The government's flagship, simplified New Tax Regime has slowly but surely gained tax payers' acceptance. In Assessment Year 2024-25, 72% of taxpayers opted for it. Is this change here to stay?

Updated : Sep 18, 2024

Reits on the rise: How stabilising interest rates could impact your returns amid economic uncertainty

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are gaining traction as interest rates stabilise. But returns could be affected by adverse economic conditions

Updated : Aug 29, 2024

Execution-only trading apps surge in India: Here's how you can steer clear of frauds and pitfalls

Execution-only platform apps are gaining popularity in India. But navigating them-amid potential frauds and platform errors-can be tricky

Updated : Jul 26, 2024

IRDAI is targeting 100% cashless hospital treatment by July 2024, but is it viable?

Irdai aims for 100% cashless treatment in hospitals. It has notified insurers to put the necessary systems in place by July 31, 2024. But its 2023 annual report casts a doubt on the viability of this goal

With the government offering subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, many households have taken a shine to solar rooftop panels. But how much do they cost?

Updated : Jun 14, 2024

Sun-powered homes soar with PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana subsidies; but at what cost?

With the government offering subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, many households have taken a shine to solar rooftop panels. But how much do they cost?

Sky-high property prices, coupled with slow income growth, have made the dream of owning a home a distant one for many millennials. This could lead to stagnation in social mobility and potentially existing social inequalities

Updated : Jun 11, 2024

Missing homes: Here's why owning a home in India has become so difficult

Sky-high property prices, coupled with slow income growth, have made the dream of owning a home a distant one for many millennials. This could lead to stagnation in social mobility and potentially existing social inequalities

Transferring money to your spouse for groceries and other bills typically flies under the tax radar. But anything beyond that may land you in the tax net

Updated : May 3, 2024

Tax implications: Here's what you can do when transferring money to your spouse goes beyond basic expenses

Transferring money to your spouse for groceries and other bills typically flies under the tax radar. But anything beyond that may land you in the tax net

Gold, that old hedge against inflation, faces near term volatility due to global events and us interest rate shifts, but its medium-term prospects shine with an imminent easing of the rate cycle

Updated : Apr 9, 2024

Gold: The yellow metal's medium-term prospects are shining bright; here's why

Gold, that old hedge against inflation, faces near term volatility due to global events and US interest rate shifts, but its medium-term prospects shine with an imminent easing of the rate cycle

There are multiple avenues for investing in that Indian obsession, gold. But investors must exercise discretion while making the choice, keeping in mind their short- and long-term aims

Updated : Apr 8, 2024

Want to invest in gold? Here's what you should keep in mind

There are multiple avenues for investing in that Indian obsession, gold. But investors must exercise discretion while making the choice, keeping in mind their short- and long-term aims

Experts say in the presence of regular term plans and those offering premium returns, this new offering adds little value

Updated : Feb 1, 2024

Here's why experts feel zero-cost term plans is adding little value to consumers

Launched with great fanfare, zero-cost term plans promised complete premium refunds upon retirement. But experts say in the presence of regular term plans and those offering premium returns, this new offering adds little value

With credit cards becoming increasingly common, picking the right one is paramount for managing your finances effectively, and ultimately enhancing your financial health

Updated : Oct 18, 2023

Perfect credit card for your financial needs: Here's what you should do

With credit cards becoming increasingly common, picking the right one is paramount for managing your finances effectively, and ultimately enhancing your financial health

Retail loan demand has boomed after Covid-19, thanks to fintech firms that can serve consumers remotely.

Updated : Oct 17, 2023

The retail lending burden: Behind the surge in unsecured loans

Retail loan demand has boomed after Covid-19, thanks to fintech firms that can serve consumers remotely. Banks and NBFCs haven't been far behind in the digital shift. However, the surge in unsecured loans poses the risk of over-leveraging, and pressure is mounting

Deepak Mohanty, Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, talks about pensions and more

Updated : Sep 29, 2023

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