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Inflows to MF SIPs cross Rs 13K crore in October for the first time

Yet net investments in active equity schemes slump 33% in same month, shows Amfi data

Belt-tightening measures key to surviving pink slip, say experts

Cautious spending, reduced debt burden, and opting for gig work can help

General Insurance company ICICI Lombard launches new range of products

Offers for senior citizens without an age cap

Special FD rates, while attractive, lose the medium to long-term race

While you may begin allocating to them, keep some powder dry as rates could rise further

AMCs line up differentiated target maturity funds amid stiff competition

Yield-to-maturity between 7.36% and 7.5% for these schemes with fixed tenure makes them attractive bet

Trip that includes a foreign leg is not eligible for LTC, say experts

This condition is not satisfied merely by the trip starting and ending in India

Select segments within PSU theme could outperform amid economic uptick

Public-sector banks, defence stocks could do well; PSUs exposed to commodities are at risk

MF penetration: Maharashtra, Delhi in lead; Jharkhand in top 10

Industry insiders say MFs have gained better traction in Jharkhand due to presence of a large salaried class and strong distributor network

Cost, loan, tax: What to consider before buying an electric car

EVs are expensive but economical on the long run; they are likely to become more popular as charging infra improves

Learn to draw lessons from mistakes, then share them

Rick talks about clients relating to him better because he had the courage to display his vulnerability and talk about the lessons learnt from his mistakes

Bet on infrastructure funds to gain from government push: Experts

High cost of capital, change in policy key risks for these funds

Villas to luxury apartments: Picking homestays over hotels is more fun

The rising trend in travel and hospitality offers guests privacy and comfort for a cheaper price

Fund pick: Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund

Fund pick: Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund

A snapshot of education loan rates offered by various banks with details

Here is how the education loan rates offered by various banks stack up

Office space demand can translate into high returns, say experts

Oversupply and poor maintenance can, however, affect investments

Delhi tops EPFO coverage chart, Tripura and Assam at the bottom

Haryana is at the third spot with 35.3 per cent of its working population under EPFO, followed by Karnataka (29.6 per cent) and Uttarakhand (26.7 per cent)

Presumptive tax scheme can reduce compliance burden, return filing

Simplifies ITR filing, but can be taxing if actual income is below 8% of turnover

SBI Mutual Fund's IPO plan shelved for now, says chairman Dinesh Khara

Khara said the planned share sale of the bank's mutual fund subsidiary has been shelved for the time being

Common ITR form will make tax-filing easier, reduce time taken, say experts

Its success, however, will hinge on the quality of online utilities launched along with it

Continue SIPs for eight years to avoid loss in equities, say experts

Neither day of the month nor frequency of SIP has a material impact on returns