The HSBC-Ipsos survey finds 86 per cent of Indian investors use AI for finance and investing - the highest globally - but most still rely on professional advisers for validation, strategy, and final investment decisions.
The Department of Posts has introduced Aadhaar-based e-KYC changes for deposits, withdrawals, and account openings across several small savings schemes to simplify transactions
Gold loan demand has accelerated sharply over the past two years, driven by rising gold prices, larger loan eligibility and growing preference for secured borrowing
One common misunderstanding around Section 80C is that investing Rs 1.5 lakh results in an equal tax saving. That is not how the deduction works
Government-linked organisations can continue accessing Point of Presence services for NPS operations by paying a flat annual fee of Rs 500 per subscriber
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For depositors, there is no real shift in how TDS on bank interest will be applied. The threshold-based system continues, and banks will deduct tax only when interest exceeds the prescribed limits
If a seller is tagged to the policy, insurers and intermediaries may be able to trace who advised the customer, what was recommended, and whether the sale was aligned with the buyer’s needs. This can help in grievance redressal, though the outcome will still depend on the facts of each case
One common misunderstanding around Section 80C is that investing Rs 1.5 lakh results in an equal tax saving. That is not how the deduction works
We need to acquire cockroach-like qualities of being adaptable and resilient to be able to conquer our fear of market volatility and its effects on our portfolios
A list of top-rated mutual funds in terms of performance
While it is advisable to stay invested in volatile markets and not give in to panic selling, it’s also important to keep an eye on how your portfolio of funds is faring
The difference between those who earn well and those who become wealthy is not necessarily intelligence, access, or even opportunity, it is behavioural errors and incorrect choices. Fixing those can be a sure shot way to achieve the crorepati goal
The broking industry is now in a price-war phase, but cost is no longer the key differentiator. The choice will depend on how you plan to use a broking platform
SIFs are the new kid on the block. Kundan Kishore, deputy editor, Outlook Money spoke to Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF, to understand the nuances of these emerging investment strategies. Here are the edited excerpts from the interaction.
PFRDA has proposed a Retirement Income Scheme, RIS Steady, under NPS. The scheme allows regular payouts through two withdrawal options. We explain how it works and what you can expect
Retirement planning solutions must reach the middle- and lower-income groups, for whom the crisis is most acute
For years, personal finance conversations have focused on how much to build. But less attention has been given to what that number is meant to do once it is reached
The stock market always pushes you to act irrationally. The key, however, is to not let your emotions get the better of you and force you to turn your paper losses into actual losses
The need to indulge in fun activities is real for some individuals. The key is to balance out these wants-turned-needs by budgeting smartly and becoming a conscious spender
Electronic gold receipts are dematerialised securities backed by physical gold, which is verified for purity, and stored in vaults approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). EGRs allows investors to buy and trade gold in smaller quantities, making participation easier. They also differ from ETFs as investors can withdraw physical gold against their EGRs from any of the different locations of the three Sebi-registered vault managers.
Insurance leaves gaps. A SIP-built emergency corpus covers deductibles, recovery and income loss, so a health shock never becomes a permanent wealth setback.
Tariffs, debt and shaky growth are back, so knowing the cycle tells you what wins
Stop guessing which segment leads next and let one strategy move across the whole market
PMS, AIFs open doors beyond regular funds for investors who understand the trade-offs
Investors who pause during a downturn usually miss the recovery, and that’s where the real gains hide
SIFs are a new product class, and this one goes long on winners, short on losers
The Centre’s OPS relief for compassionate appointees has renewed focus on pension reforms and key demands linked to the ongoing 8th Pay Commission consultations
