Reliance Regular Savings Equity has outperformed category 4 times in 5 years
The Reliance Regular Savings Equity has outperformed its category average four times in the past five years.Capital protection funds vs fixed maturily plans vs FDs
The main aim of a capital-protection fund is to protect the principal by investing a part of it in fixed-income instruments such as bonds, T-bills and certificates of deposits (CDs). The rest is invested in equities.
Phablets could join mainstream smartphone market this year
Smartphones with large screens were considered unviable; too big to be a mobile device. But, now, these are among the most sold in the world.Gadget reviews: Micromax A116 Canvas HD, Galaxy Grand and more
Sam Abraham introduces new products to help you zero in on those that offer value for money.
Does India really need a bank exclusively for women?
A bank exclusively for women, as announced in the Budget, is a good idea. But will it find enough custom?Core takeaways of Budget 2013 were fiscal prudence and growth orientation
The core takeaways from the Union Budget were fiscal prudence and orientation towards growth, says Kotak Mutual Fund CEO Sandesh Kirkire.Tax Residency Certificate could strangle global mobility, services sector
Not being able to meet a procedural requirement should not prevent an Indian employee paying tax overseas from getting relief from double taxation.Budget 2013 assumes the economy will perform better than in FY13
Budget 2013-14 assumes the economy will perform better than in the previous year and tax administration will be much more efficient.Budget recap: How new trading tax proposals will impact your investments
Budget 2013 proposed a host of changes that will affect both stock and commodity market investors. While equity trading will become a little less taxing, market experts are opposing the proposed commodity transaction tax.How inflation-indexed bonds will benefit you
Inflation-indexed bonds give returns that are more than the rate of inflation, ensuring that price rise does not erode the value of investors' savings. The proposed inflation-indexed bonds will make life easier for investors. We look at the mechanics of these debt instruments.Expert recommend best post-Budget stocks to invest in
The Budget often changes the investing arena and offers fresh investment opportunities. A few experts recommend best post-budget buys -Budget 2013: What became expensive, what became cheaper
Changes announced in Budget 2013 in tax rates on specific items will impact prices of goods that you use everyday. Here's how -How Budget 2013 will impact household budgets
The Budget 2013-14, presented by Finance Minister P Chidambaram on the last day of February, dashed taxpayers' hopes of more exemptions and proposed quite a few changes that may impact your finances.
Which is a better: Unit-linked pension plan or National Pension System?
Following a lull of almost two years, insurance companies have resurrected the unit-linked pension plan. These had vanished from the market after regulatory changes were introduced in August 2011.Why having multiple insurance plans is a good idea
Spreading the cover across insurers can act as a hedge against claim rejection even though it may cost more than having a single big cover.
Top realty destinations to invest in near metro cities
With improving connectivity, expanding cities and rising property prices, more and more home buyers are looking at places close to metro cities. Developers are also betting big on such locations. We look at emerging areas away from metros that promise good returns.
Which is better? Portfolio management services or mutual funds
Portfolio management services works well when the service offered is highly customised. Otherwise, mutual funds are a better option.E-gold is a better option for investors than gold ETFs
Experts say investing through e-gold, or an electronic way to buy the yellow metal, is more cost effective in the long term.
Banks likely to make huge gains on bonds as RBI cuts rates
A cut in the repo rate lowers banks' borrowing costs. Prices of bonds, which banks had bought when interest rates were high, rise as there is a scramble among investors to lap up these higher-yielding securities.Best banks to take home, auto, education loans from
Are you scouting for a loan to buy a house, a car or for your child's education? Given below are the best deals on offer from public and private sector lenders.
A look at recent personal finance rulings that can affect you
A look at recent personal finance rulings which can affect you -EPFO mulls investing in AAA-rated corporate bonds
Regulators have relaxed investment norms across different retirement-saving avenues such as Employee Provident Fund (EPF), National Pension System (NPS) and insurance pension schemes.National Pension System becomes more flexible for investors
The PFRDA has introduced deferred withdrawal for the NPS under which a subscriber can get the lump-sum withdrawal allowed under the scheme any time between the age of 60 and 70.Recent RBI rate cut may not ease the burden of consumers
On March 19, the Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.5 per cent. The cash reserve ratio has been left unchanged at 4 per cent.
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