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BT Insight: Investment in international stocks gains momentum; should you take a plunge?
As per Winvesta, the US markets outperformed Indian markets by over 200 per cent in rupee terms in the last decade. Almost 40 per cent of the revenues of S&P-500 companies are from outside the US
Contactless FD account opening offered to new customers by DCB Bank
The digital onboarding facility is currently available for DCB Zippi Online Fixed Deposit, which is fully contactless, online and automated
Income tax returns scrutiny reduced to 0.25% in AY2018-19, says FinMin
Official data released showed the number of income tax scrutiny cases was 0.71 per cent in AY 2015-16, 0.40 per cent in AY 2016-17, 0.55 per cent in AY 2017-18 and 0.25 per cent in AY 2018-19
Buying car to cost less: These motor insurance rules change from August 1
If you are all set to buy a new car or a bike now, it is advisable to go for a comprehensive motor insurance cover which includes one-year OD and three-year compulsory TP insurance
Buying cars, scooters to cost less, new vehicle insurance rules take effect from today
Purchasing a new car or a two-wheeler will get cheaper as the obligatory long-term insurance package plans will be withdrawn from August 1.
Falling FD rates shouldn't drive investors to put money in capital market, says SEBI official
Retail investors need to "revalidate their strategies carefully" to invest in the capital market amid the coronavirus crisis and decreasing bank deposit rates, Sebi whole-time member G Mahalingam said at a webinar organised by industry body MCCI
Stock market: New equity investors are a mature lot, not just 'Robinhood' traders
The NSE had added 20 lakh active clients across all brokerages in FY20. By comparison, in just three months in FY21, it has already added 14 lakh active clients
BT Insight: Should you invest in high interest rate FDs of small finance banks?
Senior citizens who primarily depend on FDs to manage their retirement expenses, have seen their income falling drastically within few years. When all major big banks are offering interest rates around 6 per cent the rates offered by many small finance banks look quite attractive
BT Buzz: ESG funds rally up to 46% since March; should you invest?
The global shift towards ESG investment is nudging corporates to adopt sustainable business practices. In fact, more fund houses are planning to launch their own ESG funds
BT Buzz: Mindspace Business Parks REIT IPO closes tomorrow; should you invest?
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are similar to mutual funds in pooling money from many investors but these funds invest only in real estate with objective of generating a stable rental income