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Investors should stick to algo strategy even if it underperforms: Analysts

Hang in there for the optimal period to enjoy the kind of gains seen in back-testing

Allow life insurers to sell pension-based health policies: HDFC Life chief

Regulators should allow the life insurance firms to sell pension and indemnity based health policies, as it will lead to greater penetration of insurance, HDFC Life chairman Deepak Parekh said

Haven't been issued Form 16? Here is how you can still file your tax return

The last date for issuing Form 16 extended till July 31

Comply with order once moratorium ends

NCLT Mumbai Bench's moratorium order was effective from December 3, 2018, to May 2, 2020.

Bolster your defences with heftier emergency corpus and health cover

It's advisable to postpone big-ticket purchases funded by debt until the risk of a third Covid wave wanes

PNB MetLife announces Rs 532 crore bonus for policyholders in FY21

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company has announced a bonus of Rs 532 crore for the eligible policyholders of participating products during 2020-21.

Fund pick: SBI Dynamic Bond Fund

Fund pick: SBI Dynamic Bond Fund

A snapshot of new car loan rates offered by various banks with details

Here's how the new car loan rates offered by various banks stack up

Tips on getting the ergonomics and aesthetics right for your WFH station

With home-office becoming the new normal, you will need a dedicated workspace to improve focus and reduce distraction, and furniture that maximises comfort as you work for hours at a stretch

Maximise tax benefit on interest income from savings accounts: Analysts

For non-senior citizens, the maximum benefit can go up to Rs 17,000 using Section 80TTA and Section 10(15)(i)

Investors can lock in interest rates for long term with G-secs: Analysts

Direct retail investment facility should lead to better secondary market liquidity in gilts

Dearness Allowance for Central Govt employees increased to 28% from 17%

This will be applicable from July 1, 2021, said Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday

It's the best time to buy a house for your own use, say analysts

Chances of realty prices declining further are slim

Avoid locking into corporate FDs of longer tenures, say analysts

Deterioration risk in credit profile increases, and better rates may become available a year later

Take adequate, long-term exposure to equities to counter inflation

In the short term, take on part-time work and postpone discretionary expenses to cope with this round of price rise which may not end in a hurry

Assess your advisor on long-term performance

If you assess your advisor on short-term returns, he will use riskier products to generate them, which could result in losses

Maintain some allocation to gold despite 14% correction from peak

You need it to provide a hedge against a possible third wave, or correction in equities

A snapshot of health insurance policies premiums offered by various firms

Here is how the health insurance premium rates with super top-ups stack up

Tips to help you buy the right AC for the house and keep cool this summer

Never buy in a hurry, especially with so many brands out there. Check out key features such as humidity control, air purification, and heating ability during winters

Fund pick: Nippon India Multi Cap Fund

Fund pick: Nippon India Multi Cap Fund