With interest rates on taxable fixed income products coming down, PPF remains an attractive alternative for allocating the debt portion of one's investment portfolio. Currently, PPF investment is earning interest at the rate of 7.6% p.a. (interest rates are subject to reset by the government on a quarterly basis.)

While the Sensex logged 11.30 per cent gains, the Nifty rose 18.55 per cent during the last fiscal.

According to analysts, ULIPs usually start delivering higher returns than mutual funds after 10 years of investment. During the first five years, ULIP charges eat into returns from your investment.

Zero exposure to growth assets is the biggest issue that the Roys face, but small and steady investments in equity funds will help create wealth for long-term goals, says Financial Planner

A majority of Bandhan Bank's funding is from deposits. As of December 31, 2017, the bank had a CASA ratio of 33.22%. CASA ratio is the ratio of deposits in current and saving accounts to total deposits. A higher CASA ratio indicates a lower cost of funds for banks.

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The young teacher and his wife are ready to take the next step with their money and work towards essential goals, including securing their child's future and planning for retirement, says Bengaluru-based Financial Planner

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It is that time of the year when you think about saving taxes and realise you are falling short of the Rs 1.5 lakh limit under 80C. Here a few useful tips to save extra taxes with Senior Associate Editor Teena Jain Kaushal.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes or CBDT on Monday issued a direction, saying that except for search-related assessments, proceedings in other pending scrutiny assessment cases shall be conducted only through the 'E-proceeding' functionality in ITBA/e-filing.

US based drug makers lobby group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has complained that the positive signals given by India

In what could make small savings schemes like public provident fund (PPF) more attractive for investors, the government may be planning to provide greater flexibility by allowing early withdrawal in case of financial emergencies.

Declining investment (especially private investment), has been a key concern area in the last few years in India.

The Economic Survey also pointed to the criticality of private investment through its finding that three-fifths of the investment slowdown episodes.

The Finance Minister, in his speech, paid adequate attention to improving farmers' income, development of rural sector, increasing infrastructure investment by 20%, giving relief to senior citizen and the salaried class, etc.

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