Still comparatively new, but the funds do broaden choice.

Indian money on a global tour

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The revised rate is as low as 8.50 per cent for vehicle loans during the first 12 months, 9.50 per cent during the next 24 months, 10 per cent for period above 36 months to 60 months.

Canara Bank cuts auto loan rates

Managers of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) funds have a tough task at hand. The mutual fund category has outperformed all others thanks to the unprecedented investors&rsquo; interest in FMCG stocks. This means, stretched valuations and limited opportunities to buy fairly-priced stocks.

Overpriced FMCG stocks leave fund managers a worried lot

If you have ever tried selecting a debt-based mutual fund for a long-term investment, you know it could be a daunting task. There are 59 funds in the medium and long-term bond fund category. The returns from these funds varied from -3.94 per cent to 26.60 per cent in the past one year.

Long-term debt funds can be a necessary evil

Insurance major Aviva returned to the black with profits of &pound;747 million for the first six months of this year on the back of strong contribution from its general insurance business, among others.

Aviva posts 747-mn pound profit in the first half of  2009

Press Trust of India

Car loans from ICICI Bank, the country&rsquo;s largest private sector lender, would be 50-75 basis points (bps) cheaper, while those from IDBI Bank would cost 100 bps less.

ICICI, IDBI make car loans cheaper

The rate war in the home loan segment has just intensified, with the State Bank of India, the country&rsquo;s largest bank, slashing rates today to attract customers across income segments.

SBI slashes home loan rates yet again

When you can't make sense of a stock price chart, try these.

Understanding oscillators

A guide to the new expense rules on ulips.

Net yields may still be low

You are right in your belief that the fund manager has an important role in the performance of a fund. But, remember that other factors such as the fund&rsquo;s objective and style, fund house&rsquo;s expertise, and so on also have a hand in its success.

Avoid NFOs of unproven MFs

Why a well-managed and diversified fund will always beat a benchmark.

Is index-aping lucrative?

A recent directive from RBI makes it mandatory to have an additional authentication pass code verified by VISA or MSC (Master Secure Code) mandatory. This is over and above what is visible on your card. This is in effect from August 1, 2009 onwards.

RBI secures online credit card transactions

Redo allocations for the future

Rate cut, increase in limit, withdrawal of processing charges are some of the pluses.

SBI scores over peers in home loans

Significant inflows into income plans and liquid funds boosted net assets of domestic mutual funds in July, according to data posted by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on its website.

MF assets up 24% on income, liquid funds inflows

Lower limits, fewer issuances &amp; reduced spending main reasons.

Credit card balances' growth declines to all-time low

After a long hiatus, private equity companies are eyeing the Indian real estate sector as buyers return to the market in the backdrop of falling interest rates and property rates.

Firms may tap realty sector again

Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) seem to be generating some amount of interest among mutual fund investors once again.

Rising market makes investors look at FMPs

Newly-deleveraged balance sheets make their shares attractive.

MFs re-discover love for realty

In March, investment advisors were busy persuading clients not to discontinue their systematic investment plans (SIPs) in equity funds. Five months later, they are asking some of their clients to take it easy. The reason: With markets recovering by over 80 per cent, retail investors are beginning to believe the good times are back.

Never borrow to buy stocks; go by fundamentals, not price

The action in the home loans market seems to be hotting up with many banks and housing finance companies moving to match the competitive schemes unveiled by the country&rsquo;s largest lender, State Bank of India.

Mortgage lenders move to match SBI rates

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