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Deleveraging to boost RIL stock's performance

The promise of higher dividend payouts in future will enhance its attractiveness

A tweak in the IBC yields more power to homeowners, but gaps remain

Buyers should consider approaching the real estate regulator first, before taking the developers to National Company Law Tribunal

Fund pick: HDFC Top 100 Fund

Fund pick: HDFC Top 100 Fund

What will happen in the stock markets?

In most versions of the VIP strategy, the SIP amount will be varied depending on an objective parameter such as returns obtained

Tipping point: Are you getting impatient with your small-cap fund?

Over the past year, small-cap funds have given a category average return of -15.9 per cent

Reader's corner: Are you liable to pay tax on property received as gift?

If the property is gifted by your uncle to your wife, the transaction will not be covered under the exemption

Should borrowers opt for an RLLR-based home loan over an MCLR-linked one?

A reduction in MCLR is good news for home loan borrowers

Realty check: Current rates, unit sizes in Rs 50 lakh-1 crore price range

Business Standard brings you a snapshot of average current rates and unit sizes in localities that offer property in the price range of Rs 50 lakh-Rs 1 crore

Buying a life protection plan is necessary, but it should be the right one

Though tax-saving is an essential element of the investments you make during the year, before investing you should consider all the other options available

Life insurers register 6% growth in new premium income in July: Irdai

The largest life insurer LIC recorded a rise of 3.10 per cent in its new premium in July at Rs 15,311.87 crore as against Rs 14,851.77 crore in the same month a year ago

India vs West indies 3rd ODI LIVE scoreboard

India vs West indies 3rd ODI LIVE scoreboard

Buyers beware, you can lose your property if the developer defaults

If the builder has defaulted to a lender and the latter wants to take possession of the property, homebuyers should approach debt recovery tribunal for a stay order

Sebi proposals to make portfolio management transparent, investor friendly

Among the significant recommendations for investors, the working group has proposed to raise the minimum investment amount to Rs 50 lakh from the existing Rs 25 lakh

Most value funds are performing badly: Is it time to dump them?

One reason why most categories of active funds, and not just value funds, have fared poorly has been the concentrated nature of market performance

Planning to take a personal loan? Strike a balance between EMI and tenure

Avoid personal loans. But if taken out of necessity, get rid of them quickly

Taking a bite of happiness: Is chocolate the new mithai in India?

From self-indulgence to a suitable gift for both formal and casual get-togethers, chocolates are the new mithai people are craving for. No wonder they are trending hot in the gifting circuit

Hedge with gold or currency

But whatever you do, be prepared to hold on to your positions and keep your nerve

India's EV dream: Does buying an electric car today really make sense?

The running cost of electric vehicles is lower, but there is a high upfront capital investment. Lack of charging infrastructure is another impediment

Ind vs WI, 2nd ODI Live scoreboard

Ind vs WI, 2nd ODI Live scoreboard

Fund pick: IDFC Bond Short Term

Fund pick: IDFC Bond Short Term