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Sanjay Kumar

Sanjay Kumar

Sanjay Kumar

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

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Chinese market surge: Experts urge cautious entry amid uncertain recovery

Key measures include reducing baseline interest rates by 20 basis points (bps), mortgage rates by 50 bps, and the reserve ratio by 50 bps

Chinese market surge: Experts urge cautious entry amid uncertain recovery
Updated On : 08 Oct 2024 | 11:12 PM IST

As housing prices surge in top cities, there are ways to strike a good deal

Expensive property may force you to make some compromises but make sure you don't sacrifice the essentials

As housing prices surge in top cities, there are ways to strike a good deal
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 9:53 PM IST

Smaller size, fewer disclosures, light scrutiny make SME IPOs risky bets

Retail investors' listing day gains could vanish if market sentiment turns, causing losses

Smaller size, fewer disclosures, light scrutiny make SME IPOs risky bets
Updated On : 29 Sep 2024 | 9:40 PM IST

NPS Vatsalya: Pension plan that starts early for child's financial security

Scheme gives access to a variety of investment options but may not suit people who desire liquidity in their investments

NPS Vatsalya: Pension plan that starts early for child's financial security
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 7:17 PM IST

Mark Mobius' new book offers a concise primer for beginner investors

This book is essentially a primer on various asset classes. While seasoned investors may find it basic, novices are likely to benefit from it

Mark Mobius' new book offers a concise primer for beginner investors
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

A place of your own: How to decide about buying a home in a big city

More and more Indians are buying apartments rather than living on rent

A place of your own: How to decide about buying a home in a big city
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 11:25 PM IST

Evaluate company's fundamentals and valuation before investing in IPO

If the firm is of a sound quality but the valuation is high, wait for a price correction

Evaluate company's fundamentals and valuation before investing in IPO
Updated On : 08 Sep 2024 | 9:14 PM IST

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

These funds with $1.8 trillion AUM are looking to bet big on India

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week
Updated On : 05 Sep 2024 | 11:57 PM IST

Passive funds are growing: How you can benefit by investing in them

Demand and supply factors have led to the preference for passive funds

Passive funds are growing: How you can benefit by investing in them
Updated On : 01 Sep 2024 | 9:41 PM IST

As markets rise, here is a roadmap for new investors to avoid accidents

Be mindful of risks and avoid overly aggressive fund strategies at the start of your investment journey

As markets rise, here is a roadmap for new investors to avoid accidents
Updated On : 25 Aug 2024 | 9:45 PM IST

Diversify mutual funds portfolio away from recent high performers

Stock investors must focus on finding quality companies available at reasonable valuations

Diversify mutual funds portfolio away from recent high performers
Updated On : 18 Aug 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

Prefer diversified, value-driven approach? Go for equal-weight index fund

Investors seeking greater diversification in their portfolios may consider equal-weight indices

Prefer diversified, value-driven approach? Go for equal-weight index fund
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

Desire liquidity in gold holdings? Gold ETFs are the answer to it

The July Budget introduced a customs duty cut, reducing gold prices in India by about 9 per cent

Desire liquidity in gold holdings? Gold ETFs are the answer to it
Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

Health insurance premiums are rising: Here is how to stay covered

Combine base policy with super top-up; buying a multi-year policy will also help

Health insurance premiums are rising: Here is how to stay covered
Updated On : 11 Aug 2024 | 9:53 PM IST

Start, maintain Public Provident Fund account, even in new tax regime

Since PPF is a government-backed scheme, it offers full capital protection and guaranteed, risk-free return

Start, maintain Public Provident Fund account, even in new tax regime
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 7:38 PM IST

Lost your money in intraday trading? Try fundamentals-based investing

People in full-time jobs should especially avoid intraday trading as it results in loss of focus and affects performance

Lost your money in intraday trading? Try fundamentals-based investing
Updated On : 02 Aug 2024 | 9:07 PM IST

Don't let tax rate hikes disrupt wealth creation through equity funds

International, gold and silver funds and ETFs will be taxed more favourably from next year

Don't let tax rate hikes disrupt wealth creation through equity funds
Updated On : 28 Jul 2024 | 10:34 PM IST

Budget 2024: Proposed LTCG tax changes on property sales explained

Holding period, quantum of gain to decide if new norms are beneficial

Budget 2024: Proposed LTCG tax changes on property sales explained
Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 11:19 PM IST

The Pareto principle in wealth creation

For Do-It-Yourself investors, Arun Kumar's book offers an easy primer on everything from how to get started to avoiding pitfalls

The Pareto principle in wealth creation
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 10:10 PM IST

Greentech demand, supply constraints likely to fuel silver's bull run

Around 60% of the total demand for silver comes from industry. Industrial demand has increased considerably in recent years

Greentech demand, supply constraints likely to fuel silver's bull run
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 10:22 PM IST