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Record 4.2 mn demat accounts opened in Dec 2023, total touches 139 million

New account additions surged to 4.2 million in Dec 2023 vs. average monthly additions of 2.1 million in FY23.

Key information about health insurance plans explained in one table

Know about eligibility, key features and premium amount in Policybazaar table

Deferred annuity plans need caution in investment to avoid mis-selling

Before falling for the promised return, consider the principle of time value of money

36% of taxpayers move from lower to higher income tax bracket during FY14-FY22

A new study by SBI Research has revealed that income inequality has declined in recent years, supporting the trend of upward migration through increased income and ascent of the Indian middle class

Homeowner can claim house rent allowance while living in rented house

If you pay rent to spouse or parents, maintain proof for HRA claim

'Accrual funds could be good for investors from risk/reward perspective'

Franklin Templeton believes the short end of the curve continues to offer the best risk-reward to the investors.

Market view: 'Disconnect between price and value may sustain for a while'

Kotak expects expect net profits of the Nifty-50 Index to grow 18% in FY2024, 11% in FY2025 and 12% in FY2026

Floating-rate funds: Market experts call for wait-and-watch approach

Investors should take the change of stance as a cue to exit

Top 5 popular finance podcasts in India to help you manage your money

If you want to enhance your financial wisdom, you need to learn it from experts. Many experts are sharing their knowledge through podcasts. Here are the top 5 finance podcasts in India

Where to invest money in India? Top 5 investment options in 2024

Are you planning to invest in 2024 to protect yourself when the world is facing a recession? If yes, here are the top 5 investment options in 2024

Fuel, travel cards top demand in 2023: Here are the most popular ones

Travel and e-commerce cards witness faster adoption

PE, VC investments down 63% to $9 billion in 2023, lowest since 2016

Fundraising activity for funds located in India saw a 51% decline compared to a year ago and amounted to $6.6 billion in 2023.

Equity AUM rises for 10th consecutive year to Rs 23.8 trillion, up 43% YoY

Defensives attract attention in CY23; the BFSI pack contracts

Tax loss harvesting: Reduce tax liability, improve quality of portfolio

Transaction costs, price fluctuations may nullify the benefits of this exercise

Chart: India second-largest recipient of foreign flows in 2023 after US

In CY23 US, India & Japan have been the biggest recipients of foreign flows. Outflows were seen across Europe.

51% of women prefer low-risk FDs, only 7% invest in stocks: survey

Over 800 women were surveyed across 10 cities in India on a wide range of behaviours, including their involvement in financial decision-making, goal setting, saving and investing patterns, adoption of

Investment, insurance, taxes: Money moves you should make in 2024

The start of the year should be used to review and plan your financial assets and goals

Investing in cryptos: Be mindful of high volatility, regulatory overhang

Potential investors should be mindful of regulatory overhang and high volatility

Financial planning for 2024, farmhouse luxury: Top personal finance stories

This week we advise on what to do about your money goals and how to plan a getaway investment in the greens

Getaway in the greens: What it takes to plan and design a farmhouse

It will be your second home and earn money by being put up for rent sometimes