As living costs outpace wage growth, the financial insecurity of employees tends to become one of the top risks for businesses, leading them to be trapped in a financial stress cycle, says the recently released report by Marsh
Malhotra said that there is currently no proposal for a new gold monetisation scheme, while clarifying the central bank's position on gold reserves
Stronger-than-expected macroeconomic factors from the global arena are heavy drivers behind the steep sell-off in precious metals
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has asked banks to share detailed feedback on the reported cash crunch in ATMs amid concerns over service disruptions and cash availability
The proposed rules could also require insurers to share longer-term numbers on customer complaints and how many policyholders continue renewing their plans year after year
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With the RBI holding the repo rate steady at 5.25 per cent, experts say debt investors should shift focus from rate-cut-driven gains to steady accrual income. Read on to find out what bond market experts suggest investors should do now
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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
The proposed rules could also require insurers to share longer-term numbers on customer complaints and how many policyholders continue renewing their plans year after year
Mismatch in sources like TDS, foreign remittances, high-value transactions, GST data and taxes deposited as reflected in AIS may result in automated notices, scrutiny or refund rejection if the same are not reconciled before filing your ITR.
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 postmen are no longer just mail carriers but are becoming the critical link to outreach NPS-Lite subscribers and provide assistance to elderly EPS-95 pensioners to submit their life certificate from the comfort of home
