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Will the NBFCs return to their green pastures? We back-track to the genesis of the liquidity issue ailing the sector, and help you navigate the turbulence

At every stage in the life cycle of owning a house, be aware of the tax incidence. Here’s a ready reckoner

The peer-to-peer platform connects lenders directly with borrowers. This offers a high-return opportunity for lenders with a high-risk appetite. Here’s how it works

Though the Centre rakes in the money, not all investors are assured of gains from the divestment candidates. We have analysed numbers over the last decade to help investors pick the best stocks

With the election frenzy dying down and the incumbent government winning comfortably, four fund managers share their views on how the various asset classes will fare during Modi’s second term

Here are the best equity funds suited for systematic investment plans that pass the filters for returns and consistency

We analysed the portfolios and the performance of the National Pension Scheme’s Tier-I funds, across categories, to help you make the right choice

The Avengers were lucky to have a time machine that helped them go back in time. While investors may not be so fortunate, hedging commodity price risk eliminates the need to time-travel and re-write the past

Auto-makers are leaving no stone unturned to jump on to the electric vehicle bandwagon

Not really. While the price-earnings multiple is at an elevated level, this is due to structural changes in the market internals. Other valuation gauges signal a fairly valued market, but a further rally is warranted only if earnings improve

Banks had factored in substantial recoveries from cases filed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in March 2019 quarter. But their resolution has been pushed to fiscal 2020. We look at some interesting case rulings to understand what’s delaying the IBC process

The correction in mid- and small-cap stocks over the past year has created some interesting buying opportunities. Looking for some bargains in this space? Here are a few stocks that trade below historical valuations and hold promise

With commodities being inherently volatile, should you avoid base metal stocks in your portfolio? We dissect the fundamental drivers of four of the most traded metals to get some answers

There has been a flurry of activity in the last five years with schemes and reforms launched to address many social and economic issues. Did these projects achieve their objectives? What has been the impact? Are these schemes sustainable? We evaluate a few of Modi’s larger projects

The turbulence in Indian aviation is throwing many flights off schedule. The recently-released Passenger Charter lays out the entitlements for impacted passengers

Mutual funds, NPS, PPF, EPF and VPF are popular options. Evaluate them carefully, create a suitable asset allocation policy based on your risk appetite, invest and step-up amounts regularly to reach your targeted retirement kitty

With Women’s Day round the corner, a look at what she must do at different stages of her life to be in command of her hard-earned money

To avoid family feuds after your lifetime, distribute your investments by way of a nomination. A look at the process for different financial instruments

The currency can stabilise between 68 and 74 until the elections, before resuming the downtrend

The scam exposes the rot that runs deep into several aspects of the financial market

The Interim Budget 2019 has provided some sweeteners for the taxpayer. But not everyone’s smiling

 The Hindu Business Line has evolved over the past decades, keeping up with the times and growing needs of its readers. The daily newspaper has ...

Choices have increased across asset classes, products have evolved in line with customer needs and regulations have been tightened, helping win investor trust

A close look at fixed-income products suitable for retail investors, that are available on the BSE and the NSE