Personal Finance

Check funding limits and net returns before buying property overseas

Overseas property now accounts for 13 per cent of surveyed buyers' wealth, up from about 5 per cent a decade ago. Experts explain the remittance limits, tax obligations and risks investors must assess

Should I invest in sector funds such as banking, technology, pharma

Sector funds can deliver strong returns during market rallies, but investors must weigh concentration risk, high valuations and volatility before investing.

Index vs actively managed funds: What's better for new investors?

As passive investing grows, new investors must choose between low-cost index funds and the higher-fee promise of active management

Opportunities, risks, taxes: What to know about investing in world markets

International equities allows investors to hedge against concentration risk, capture emerging growth themes

Taking a career break? Plan these investments before quitting your job

Planning your finances before quitting your job can mean the difference between a liberating life break and monetary crisis

Past return is just one metric to pick a mutual fund: Know what to do

Beyond chasing historical performance, building long-term wealth requires matching mutual funds to your time horizon, risk tolerance, investment goal.

Currency movements, taxation: Risks to know before investing abroad

Retail investors diversifying into global markets should consider the impact of geopolitical events

Why salaried people need personal health insurance beyond company offer

Building a personal cover early secures low premiums, covers waiting periods and ensures lifelong protection

Investment, aspiration, safety: Setting up a plan for 3 financial goals

Why one-size-fits-all risk profiling fails and how partitioning your portfolio protects your money

From savings to settlement: How to set up funds for house down payment

A blueprint for protecting your capital and structuring low-risk investments to ensure your house deposit is ready on closing day

What is estate planning: Nomination, joint holding, beneficiaries and Will

Without the correct paperwork, a savings account or a demat portfolio can become legally inaccessible

Check costs, sub-limits and network restrictions before buying OPD cover

Read the policy wording and understand the sub-limits and network-related issues before purchasing the policy

EPFO exploring new investment options, including startups and AIF: Report

The proposed framework could open the door to startup and private equity exposure, but fund selection, risk limits and approval will determine how EPFO deploys the money

UPS contributions: Centre clarifies rules for probation, suspension & leave

The latest instructions also cover delayed deposits, restoration of investment units and who processes retirement benefits for employees on deputation.

Sebi makes direct plans default: Know how much investors can save on SIPs

Investors opting for regular plans will have to be informed about their higher costs, as the regulator seeks to improve transparency and protect mutual fund investors

Where to invest: PL Wealth bets on Midcap, flexicap, banks; cautions on IT

Wealth manager recommends staggered equity investments, selective exposure to defence and capital goods, and short-duration debt funds

Silver slips 17% in a month: Should investors buy the dip or stay cautious?

Higher US real yields, a stronger dollar, weak investment demand and industrial concerns have pressured silver, though experts remain cautiously positive over the medium term

Thailand holiday plans? What travel insurance could cost Indian tourists

As more Indians travel overseas, insurance against medical emergencies and injuries is gaining importance. Here's a look at travel insurance premiums for Thailand, according to Policybazaar

Hallmarked but not pure? What gold buyers must check this Dhanteras

From checking the HUID on the BIS Care app to verifying gold weight, testing purity and seeking compensation for shortfalls, here's what buyers should know before buying gold this Dhanteras

NPS charge hike deferred to Dec 1: What subscribers must know about terms

PFRDA's revised fee structure includes a Rs 200 onboarding charge and an annual fee of 0.20 per cent of assets, subject to exemptions