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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
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
Fix target amount early, invest regularly to fund child's dream wedding
Sell and bring allocations back to original levels in those segments of your portfolio that have become bloated
Keep some emergency cash at home and ensure your credit card limits are adequate
By taking the mutual fund route, investors can take exposure to gilts with small amounts
Some insurers have been advertising their mid- and small-cap funds heavily. Some distributors and agents have also piggybacked on the popularity of mutual funds (MFs) to sell Ulips
The main benefit of a senior citizen plan is witnessed at the time of issuance
Some portion of retirement savings must also be invested in growth assets and some in liquid ones to meet emergencies