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Tax rates governing the instruments can be quite diverse at all the three stages — at the time of investment, while receiving regular interest income and at maturity or sale

The elements of nature can be unforgiving to your house; so can be man-made damage. Just as you would insure your life, it is prudent to insure your abode, too

Digital deals are grabbing a good part of the revenue pie, but client spends are slowing down. So, what does this mean for investors?

The economy decelerated in the first half of FY20, and the impact is evident in many industries. How did India Inc fare in this period? Will it be able to successfully navigate the maze? We look at the first-half performance of key sectors to find out what lies ahead for the rest of the fiscal

An in-depth analysis of hybrid mutual funds that juggle various asset classes to give you good risk-adjusted returns

Pick up in retail volumes, higher demand during the festival season and favourable monsoon indicate a possible turnaround

Here’s a look at the financial metrics of UCBs, to find out how much they can comply with the SFB norms

The past year has been quite torrid for investors, with slowing growth, geo-political tensions and problems in the financial sector taking a toll on almost all asset classes. Since investors may prefer to play it safe with their muhurat investments, we have selected two fixed-income options, one large-cap mutual fund and a gold investment this year. Happy Diwali!

The Centre is proposing to amend the EPF Act. How will these changes affect a salaried employee? Is Employees’ Provident Fund still better than other retirement savings solutions? We take a look

Indian equity market has been in a bear’s grip for 20 months now. How much longer will this last? To what low can prices fall? We analysed market corrections since 1979 to get some answers

With stock prices soaring after the corporate tax cut announcement, do you want to invest in stocks again? If yes, here are some fundamentally-sound stocks available at attractive valuations. Take your pick

Earnings growth for India Inc, which has been on first gear in recent times, is all set to receive a boost from lower tax outgo, with the reduced ...

The countdown has begun. The big bank mergers may fructify over the next 12-18 months. The integration process will be long-drawn, with imminent disruption in lending. There is also the issue of book dilution, which would happen as a result of the government infusing capital at low valuations and issuing additional shares to investors of the amalgamating banks.Radhika Merwin paints a broad picture of the ‘Big Four’ based on various metrics. Note that the analysis is based on assumptions that could change as clarity emerges.

The mergers will fold 10 PSBs into four. What will it mean for investors?

There were visible signs of the economy decelerating in the first half of 2019. But the decline can be contained to some extent by improving credit availability, addressing the pain points in some sectors, and stepping up capital spends

From an energy-focussed giant to an energy-plus-consumer business play — the company has undergone a major transformation. We look at where RIL is headed

The much-awaited stimulus package was announced by the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday. How will it impact the market, banks and auto-makers?

A string of cases involving accounting sleight of hand and auditor negligence has come to light in recent times. But this is not new. Over the years, companies have used various methods to stretch the financial numbers to mislead investors and other stakeholders. We look at five cases

The yellow metal that was dead as an investment for almost a decade is back. With increasing uneasiness over the trade war and the rate cut fever spreading, thrilling times are ahead for gold investors

With retail participation in ETFs increasing, here’s what you need to consider before making the right choice

Have you decided on a dream home? Based on your eligibility and requirement, pick a loan

Taxpayers must pay attention to all what’s on the government’s radar and keep their dealings clean

The SME exchanges of the BSE and the NSE offer investors a route to buy into under-researched stocks that can become multibaggers. But look before you leap

Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first Budget of the Modi 2.0 government amid much anticipation and expectation. What’s in it for you — as a taxpayer and as an investor? Here are some key takeaways