When to best reduce home loan interest rate
A number of banks and HFCs reduce the interest rate on floating rate loans for a fee. There is also the option of shifting the loan account to a lender offering a lower rate.
Sebi makes reservation for retail investor in share buyback offers
Markets regulator Sebi has made it mandatory to reserve 15 per cent of the offer for retail investors with holdings up to Rs 2 lakh in the company.Now, insurance agents to help you decide on best policy
The insurance regulator has floated a draft proposal suggesting that 'insurance need analysis' of customers by intermediaries and insurers be made mandatory before sale of insurance policies.RBI asks banks to locate and refund Rs 1,700 cr unclaimed deposits
The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to locate and refund unclaimed deposits estimated at over Rs 1,700 crore to customers or their legal heirs.Irda may disallow prepayment of insurance policy premium
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority wants to curb mis-selling by agents and brokers who ask people to make advance payments to avail of discounts on premiums.Now ATMs in rural areas too, thanks to non-bank entities
With the Reserve Bank of India allowing non-bank entities to own and operate ATM networks, bank account holders in rural and semi-urban areas may find it easy to withdraw money.Personal Finance experts on latest trends in the sector
Personal Finance experts on latest trends in the sector.Multi Commodity Exchange - The first publicly-traded exchange in India
No.1 The Multi Commodity Exchange is set to become the first publicly-traded exchange in India. It is also the first public share sale of 2012.Recent rulings in personal finance which can affect you
A look at recent rulings from banking, stock market, commodites and insurance sectors which can affect you.Banks to exlude registry, documentation charges before giving out home loans
RBI has asked banks to exclude stamp duty, registration and other documentation charges from the total value of the home for calculating the maximum amount of loan that can be disbursed for property.Rupee likely to stage a comeback against dollar in forex market
There are several factors that will determine the rupee's movement from here on. High inflation, deficit concerns and India's high import bill could have a bearing on the currency.
A website can give even higher returns than real estate
People fail to realise the huge opportunity in the virtual world where websites - priced at 8-10 times the monthly income they generate - are undervalued compared with other investments.
Bharti AXA MD & CEO talks about impact of recent changes in insurance sector
Amarnath Ananthanarayanan, MD & CEO, Bharti AXA, talks to Chandralekha Mukerji about the most recent changes in the insurance sector and their impact.
With interest rates likely to fall, go for long-term debt funds
There are signs that the Reserve Bank of India will soon be reversing the rate increase cycle. This should be reason enough for you to tweak your fixed income portfolio.Investors likely to gain as India Inc's Q3 results hold promise
Are stock markets sensing better days ahead for India Inc? Third quarter results showed India Inc in better shape than expected. The next quarter may bring positive surprises.Tips to gain from stock inclusions in indices
Inclusion in an index is usually positive for a stock. Here's how you can make the most of it.
Stock watch: Tata Motors among top gainers in last 6 months
Tata Motors is among the top gainers in the last six months with return of over 60 per cent.
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