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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
Most retail investors will be better off opting for a REIT
Fractional ownership platforms give you access to this coveted asset class if you have Rs 25 lakh to spare
Presence of collateral allows lenders to relax their criteria while sanctioning of these loans
Savvy investors can expect to earn better returns by investing in alternatives
Evolved buyers with specific needs should go for comprehensive personal accident cover
After the March 2020 market crash, all the major economies, including India, launched large monetary and fiscal stimulus packages to counter the slowdown
Increase payment tenure, go for monthly premium to counter hike in term rates
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Losses caused by technical glitches can get magnified due to leverage, hence retail investors who do day trading need to be cautious
Unlike yellow metal, platinum tends to have a positive correlation with equities
Watch out for limited sum insured in such covers
But be ready for lock-in till the age of 60, volatility, mandatory annuitisation
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Stick to low-cost policies; go with an insurer having a solid track record
So, if a person moves to India and becomes a resident Indian for tax purposes, they get taxed on any income they earn in these accounts
FM offers a slew on incentives for senior citizens and affordable house buyers, apart from easing tax compliance
Sebi's rule of one fund per category can trigger merger and reclassification of schemes after a takeover
Rising yields at shorter end of curve will benefit these funds as liquidity level tightens
Why do Indian investors need to invest in foreign equities at all? The costs involved when you invest directly in foreign markets? Tune in to know more
Surrender, loan options will encourage those wary of illiquid annuities