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June 19, 2018, Tuesday
Curbs on full PF withdrawal likely; move to create 'social security cover'
In a Move to create 'social security cover', govt wager risky payoff, say experts
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September 13, 2017, Wednesday
Bank should fully settle FD claims
The bank said that it could not repay as the RBI had restrained it from doing routine operations
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August 06, 2017, Sunday
Fixed-income investors are coping with the rate cut season
Fixed-income investors should try to lock in to the best rates that are still available
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April 06, 2017, Thursday
Indians prefer fixed deposits to equities, MFs for investment: Sebi Survey
Life insurance was second most preferred investment vehicle
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November 27, 2016, Sunday
Diversify beyond fixed deposits
Interest rates on bank FDs have started coming down and rates on other fixed-income products will also decline. Investors should ...
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November 17, 2016, Thursday
Here's how NRIs can safeguard their money in wake of demonetisation
They can either deposit them in NRO account if in India currently or post-December 30 the Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes can be exchanged ...
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September 13, 2016, Tuesday
Bank FDs to become unattractive?
Experts say FDs will become unattractive going ahead, and returns could turn negative, if you take into account inflation
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January 06, 2016, Wednesday
Non-callable FDs suit conservative HNIs
Those looking for higher returns can look at tax-free bonds or debt funds that are more tax-efficient
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July 23, 2015, Thursday
Why invest in Fixed Deposits
Even if interest rates fall before the deposit matures, returns will not decrease
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July 23, 2015, Thursday
Types of term deposits
Recurring deposits is a good option for salaried customers as it encourages systematical savings and helps build financial ...
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July 22, 2015, Wednesday
How to open an FD
If the FD is in a single name, it is advisable to be in the nominee's name
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September 13, 2017, Wednesday
Your concierge for financial services
With advances in technology, chatbots can help you transact and seek information much faster than traditional channels
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September 06, 2017, Wednesday
Excluding interest income on FDs can hurt
Most forget to include this in taxable income, especially when it is in their wives' or kid's names
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June 15, 2017, Thursday
Improve your returns with NCDs
Invest in five-six issues to spread your risk and hold them for the entire tenure
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January 06, 2017, Friday
Your Money: Opt for short-term debt funds as an alternative to FDs
These funds carry low risk & should be able to beat the returns from fixed deposits
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November 21, 2016, Monday
Perpetual bonds by PSU banks offer higher rates than FDs
Liquidity can be an issue. Also dividends are paid only if issuing banks is profitable
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October 22, 2016, Saturday
A strong case for long-term FDs
Banks are offering similar interest rates for short and long-term deposits; the latter is preferable for safe returns
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March 24, 2016, Thursday
Company FDs require extra due diligence
Keep regular track of financials, including cash flow and management changes
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December 01, 2015, Tuesday
No rate cut is good news for depositors
Use this window to lock into bank FDs; unless govt cuts small savings rates, banks may not cut deposit rates
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July 23, 2015, Thursday
Tax implications of fixed deposits
If you are in the higher tax bracket, that is 20% or 30%, make sure that you pay the additional interest before filing your tax ...
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July 22, 2015, Wednesday
How to claim unclaimed deposits
If you choose to redeem, provide the bank with a savings bank account number to which the money can be transferred at the time of ...