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How much exposure should you take to gold and mid- and small-cap funds?

Mid- and small-caps have seen a deep correction

Tipping point: Counter the impact of falling rupee, don't pull out money

Gold and international funds, too, act as currency hedges

Why borrowers should move to longer-tenure loans to escape debt trap

Those who have loans running should set up a contingency fund

The gold or silver dilemma: Which is a better bet to build portfolio?

Both are rising steadily, but the yellow metal is the preferred choice due to less volatility

Delhi among fastest growing mkt globally for luxury residential real estate

Berlin with a growth of 12.7 per cent and Frankfurt with a rise of 12 per cent in capital value over the past one year top the table

As signs of US recession grow, should global investors be worried?

Do not let talk of yield curve inversion and impending recession spook you

Online platforms, CAs aren't responsible for wrong income-tax filing

Be ready for a long haul even if there are punching errors from these service providers

EY sets 18-month timeline for merger of three insurance companies

It will also conduct a valuation exercise of the assets of the firms

Around 58% luxury apartments still unsold in Mumbai, says Icra report

Total value of unsold inventory in central Mumbai is estimated to be Rs 45,000 crore, while that for Mumbai city stands at Rs 83,000 crore

Cholamandalam eyes mortgage-finance segment, to offer Rs 15 lakh loans

The company will target buyers of low-cost homes and offer loans of as much as Rs 15 lakh

PMS investment is too risky, opt only if you have a large portfolio

Only those who have a large portfolio and the ability to select the right fund managers should opt for it

Planning to take home loan? Make sure you are on the best rate available

Many lenders nowadays waive the processing fee on home loan transfers

Handloom saree, the garment that defines the modern office-going woman

Professional jet setting women are finding their wardrobes incomplete without handloom sarees even as this ubiquitous attire make inroads into corporate boardrooms

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