Life insurance contributes a large share of unclaimed money because such policies often run for decades. A person may buy an endowment or money-back policy in their thirties and forget about it by the time it matures
The industry has said that both prospective buyers and people who avoid insurance often see it as complex. The comic format is intended to make the discussion easier to follow across age groups and geographies, while encouraging informed decisions about protection
Faridabad is strengthening its position in NCR's housing market with steady price appreciation, improving connectivity, and robust demand for mid-income residential projects
Advit Jewels IPO Listing: Rambhajo shares made a glittering debut on the stock exchanges, listing nearly 37 per cent above their issue price after the IPO drew overwhelming investor demand. Read on to find out how the stock listed on the NSE and BSE
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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
Life insurance contributes a large share of unclaimed money because such policies often run for decades. A person may buy an endowment or money-back policy in their thirties and forget about it by the time it matures
A scrutiny notice may arrive soon after return filing, but reassessment can extend the department’s reach much later. Matching disclosures and preserving records remain central to avoiding trouble
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
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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
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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.
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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
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