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RBI monetary policy: Stock markets give muted response to rate cut
Either the cut had been discounted, or smart money doesn't see the stimulus as adequate
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India vs New Zealand 3rd T20: LIVE scoreboard
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20: LIVE scoreboard
Invest in off-shore markets to create a well-diversified portfolio
Low correlation means you can reduce volatility by taking exposure in other markets
 "Invest in off-shore markets to create a well-diversified portfolio")
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20: LIVE scoreboard
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20: LIVE scoreboard
Fund pick: ICICI Prudential Value Discovery
Fund pick: ICICI Prudential Value Discovery
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Monthly installments on car, home loans may fall marginally on RBI rate cut
However, a point to note is that banks seldom pass on the entire rate cut
 "Monthly installments on car, home loans may fall marginally on RBI rate cut")
Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 50 lakh-1 cr price range
If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy
 "Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 50 lakh-1 cr price range")
Tipping Point: Buy a house before the window of opportunity closes
Recent numbers show that the worst may be over for the residential market.
 "Tipping Point: Buy a house before the window of opportunity closes")
RIP, tax terrorism?
In the new system, one assumes that no specific tax officer will be responsible for the refunds.
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Reader's corner: Taxation
The primary distinction between NRO and NRE account is the taxability and repatriability
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Loan against securities is a good option, but repay as quickly as possible
While LAS is a great option to avail a loan, there is a catch
 "Loan against securities is a good option, but repay as quickly as possible")
Investors should split large-cap allocation between active, passive funds
Fixed-income investors should be in funds that limit both credit and duration risk
 "Investors should split large-cap allocation between active, passive funds")
Investing in gold? Amid uncertainty, stagger purchases and buy on declines
Averaging out your purchase cost will be a better strategy than trying to time your entry
 "Investing in gold? Amid uncertainty, stagger purchases and buy on declines")
India vs New Zealand 1st T20 LIVE scorecard
India vs New Zealand 1st T20 LIVE scorecard
Interim Budget brings relief for taxpayers as compliance burden decreases
Tax rebate and standard deduction were the most discussed proposals since they directly impact taxpayers. But a series of proposals in different areas could reduce the paper trail
 "Interim Budget brings relief for taxpayers as compliance burden decreases")
Looking for regular income from mutual funds? Here are the best options
Systematic withdrawal plans are more tax-efficient. However, in the case of arbitrage funds, use the dividend option
 "Looking for regular income from mutual funds? Here are the best options")
Buying health insurance? Look up these key numbers before choosing a plan
Comparing insurers on parameters like incurred claims ratio and claim settlement ratio can help you make a better choice
 "Buying health insurance? Look up these key numbers before choosing a plan")
Investors should review allocations after weighing Budget, monetary policy
Not much change in macro terms
 "Investors should review allocations after weighing Budget, monetary policy")
India vs New Zealand 5th ODI LIVE scorecard
India vs New Zealand 5th ODI LIVE scorecard
Interim budget 2019: Soon, assessment and refunds for taxpayers in 24 hours
Technology-led improvements being undertaken by the government will result in a more user-friendly experience for taxpayers