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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
A businessman, who owns a shop, factory, or godown can protect them by buying a standard fire and special perils policy. It provides cover against loss or damage due to riots, strikes
Buy good stocks in small quantities, as there could be more pain
Complying with the new norms will take a lot of effort and readjustment by existing advisors
Those who can cross certain thresholds of deduction will be better off sticking to the old regime
Among the positives of the offer, the Nifty CPSE Index's valuations are more reasonable than that of front line indices
Based on market intelligence, we outline three scenarios that may pan out in the Budget proposals this year, and assess their impact on your pocket
The option to switch on and off international or online usage gives an additional layer of security
In it the author dissects the techniques leaders-both modern-day and historical-have employed to achieve this goal
The bulk of your portfolio should be in funds that avoid both credit and duration risk
Massive purchases by central banks have been another driver of demand for the yellow metal
Keep in mind your asset allocation, risk appetite and investment horizon when selecting your tax-saving plans
As affordability grows, port to a higher-end health cover or buy a top-up plan
But investors who want the flexibility to alter their asset allocation may avoid these 3-in-1 funds
Make changes where required so that your investment and insurance portfolio are equipped to meet the rigours that 2020 may have to offer
Sum insured in health policies should be raised at key life stages and then every 3 years
Besides comparing interest rates offered by different players, also compare the processing fee, as this will make a difference to the total cost of your loan
After rallying for 11 years, valuations seem to be on the higher side; patience is key for new investors
Employees need to save at least 20% of their gross salary to build a reasonable retirement corpus. The later you start, the more you need to save
Fewer investors mean you will get more time with the portfolio manager and will be able to understand his investment strategy better; but there are downsides too
If demat holdings are intact, then Karvy's clients have the option to move to another broker. If not, they should complain.