The writer is professor and co-director of Lokniti, a research programme at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies
The writer is professor and co-director of Lokniti, a research programme at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies
Key measures include reducing baseline interest rates by 20 basis points (bps), mortgage rates by 50 bps, and the reserve ratio by 50 bps
Expensive property may force you to make some compromises but make sure you don't sacrifice the essentials
Retail investors' listing day gains could vanish if market sentiment turns, causing losses
Scheme gives access to a variety of investment options but may not suit people who desire liquidity in their investments
This book is essentially a primer on various asset classes. While seasoned investors may find it basic, novices are likely to benefit from it
More and more Indians are buying apartments rather than living on rent
If the firm is of a sound quality but the valuation is high, wait for a price correction
These funds with $1.8 trillion AUM are looking to bet big on India
Demand and supply factors have led to the preference for passive funds
Be mindful of risks and avoid overly aggressive fund strategies at the start of your investment journey
Stock investors must focus on finding quality companies available at reasonable valuations
Investors seeking greater diversification in their portfolios may consider equal-weight indices
The July Budget introduced a customs duty cut, reducing gold prices in India by about 9 per cent
Combine base policy with super top-up; buying a multi-year policy will also help
Since PPF is a government-backed scheme, it offers full capital protection and guaranteed, risk-free return
People in full-time jobs should especially avoid intraday trading as it results in loss of focus and affects performance
International, gold and silver funds and ETFs will be taxed more favourably from next year
Holding period, quantum of gain to decide if new norms are beneficial
For Do-It-Yourself investors, Arun Kumar's book offers an easy primer on everything from how to get started to avoiding pitfalls
Around 60% of the total demand for silver comes from industry. Industrial demand has increased considerably in recent years