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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
This is the amount that a typical tenant drawn to a locality is prepared to pay
Let managers of diversified equity funds decide exposure, avoid direct investment
NFO for Navi Nifty 50 Index Fund opens July 3; scheme will have expense ratio of just 0.06% under the direct plan and 0.26% under regular plan which is bought through an intermediary
Don't select new policy based on price alone; look for old one's shortcomings
Book review of How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want To Be
Select a debt fund whose average duration is lower than the investment horizon
No amount blocked on advance booking but such borrowing is reckless
Inflation has breached the upper limit of the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band at a time when the economy is growing below its potential
But systematic withdrawal plan carries risk that retirees may overdraw
Select a player that offers complete transparency on both the transaction fee and the exchange rate it is going to levy
These are for long-term wealth; dynamic funds protect downside risk better
Those in higher tax bracket may shift to instruments offering indexation benefit
By giving landlords the confidence to rent their properties, it will augment supply, providing tenants with more choices
The category is volatile; take limited exposure to funds with quality portfolios
Investors should diversify into value funds, where managers look for margin of safety
The group life cover offered by banks could be your second option if you are unable to get a term plan due to health-related reasons
Make a small allocation, enhance exposure as more live data becomes available
Investors with low appetite for volatility must avoid it altogether
It is advisable to buy a policy that offers more comprehensive coverage
To safeguard your vehicle against a cyclone, supplement a comprehensive motor policy with a couple of add-ons