Women Remain On The Margins Of India’s Home Loan Market: Report
Aurum Proptech Pulse report shows sharp gender disparities in housing finance, with Chennai recording the lowest average loan size for women.
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Sedemac Mechatronics IPO: GMP Rises On Day 2 Indicating Firm Listing Prospects; Check Subscription Details
Sedemac Mechatronics' initial public offering (IPO) has garnered firm interest from qualified institutional buyers on Day 2. Here are the details of the IPO and subscription status so far
Irdai May Consider Ending High First-Year Commissions For Life Insurance Agents
For many years, commissions in the life insurance business have largely been front-loaded. Agents typically receive their highest payout in the first year when a policy is sold
India VIX has eased more than 15 per cent in today’s session and is hovering around the 18-20 level. Does that mean the panic is over? Here’s what analysts say
38 Per Cent Women In Rural And Semi-Urban India Use UPI Weekly For Daily Essentials: Survey
Financial awareness among women in semi-urban and rural regions is increasing with assisted guidance. Women now use UPI at least once a week to buy daily essentials and are open to saving through gold-based small SIPs
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Faridabad, long seen as an industrial extension or small satellite town of Delhi, has started drawing investor attention in the last few months, driven in part by large infrastructure projects, such as the Namo Bharat RRTS linking it to Gurgaon, Noida and Greater Noida, and relatively lower prices compared to other NCR areas
There are changes proposed to HRA exemption calculations where the definition of “metro cities” has been widened to include cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, etc., allowing them to claim up to 50 per cent of the basic salary in computing the HRA exemption
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Editor’s Note: Why I Want To Be ‘Sassy’ And ‘Selfish’
To start with, be aware of your rights. Then, tear apart your own reactions and get to the root cause. Next, open up talk within the family on why change is important
Daughters’ Inheritance Rights: Equality On Paper, Obstacles On The Ground
Despite the Hindu Succession Law allowing daughters a share in the ancestral property and father’s property, most of them forego their inheritance rights in favour of their brothers due to societal pressure and to avoid the emotional fallout of being demonised and isolated from their own families. What needs to change is the social mindset to let the law play out like it should
Gold Streedhan 2.0: From Consumption To Investment
For centuries, women have flocked to physical gold, but now they can leverage options like gold ETFs, gold mutual funds, and so on to create and compound wealth
Is Global Investing A Luxury Or Necessity?
Global investing is not about replacing your domestic investments. It is about complementing your portfolio with global exposure to build a diversified and resilient portfolio
Your Portfolio Choice Is The Key
The difference in expenses between direct and regular plans of mutual funds makes a difference to your portfolio returns, but your fund choices make an even bigger difference
Booking A Train Or Flight Ticket? Review Your Insurance Policy
Bundled travel insurance is usually inexpensive, but its coverage is patchy with sub-limits and exclusions. Check before buying whether it’s worth it
Rera Ridden With Gaps A Decade After Rollout
Rera was introduced to fix long-standing issues in the real estate sector, but it has fallen short on many counts. Here’s how homebuyers can make the most of Rera and the recourses they can pursue outside of Rera
Outlook Money 40After40: Invest Today For A Secure Tomorrow
Policymakers, regulators and industry leaders chart a new roadmap for financial security in an ageing India at the fourth edition of IDFC FIRST Bank presents Outlook Money 40After40 Retirement and Financial Planning Expo
Retire Smart, Not Sorry
Retirement planning is now the predominant financial priority for Indians. However, readiness for retirement has declined sharply. The key is to not procrastinate, but start planning today
Debt MFs Invest In G-secs, Offer More Liquidity Than Direct Bonds
Debt MFs Invest In G-secs, Offer More Liquidity Than Direct Bonds
What Is A Fresh Issue Vs An Offer For Sale In An IPO?
When a company raises funds through an initial public offer (IPO), it can either issue new shares (fresh issue) or allow existing shareholders to sell a portion of their stake, also known as offer for sale (OFS). Understanding the difference between a fresh issue and an OFS can help investors see what the company wants to achieve from its offering.
Sips For Children’s Education: Funding A Future Without Loans
For most parents, a child’s education is not just a financial goal; it is an emotional promise. The aspiration is clear—to offer the best possible opportunities without burdening the child, or the family, with long-term debt. Yet, education costs rarely announce themselves gently.
Hybrid Long Short For Uncertain Markets
Mix equity debt and hedges to reduce drawdowns while staying invested through choppy phases and shocks
Let The Fund Do The Rebalancing
When small caps cool and large caps stabilise, a flexi cap mandate can rotate allocation fast
Why Business Cycle Investing Matters Today
With inflation and geopolitics reshaping cycles, portfolios need rules to shift sectors without chasing headlines
The Structure Behind Thematic Investing
Use macro to spot themes, then apply valuation discipline and measurable growth checks before committing capital
The Rajasthan High Court orders an audit of the 31 old age homes running in the state to ensure proper implementation of the Senior Citizens Act provisions and a safe and dignified life for the elderly
