Loans against shares spiked on bull run. Is this a good idea to borrow against securities? Experts answer | Mint

Loans against shares spiked on bull run. Is this a good idea to borrow against securities? Experts answer | Mint

Source: Live Mint A number of investors raised personal loans against their shares and mutual funds partly because of the bull run (that has apparently ended with 10 percent correction having taken place). The latest RBI data shows that outstanding loans against shares and bonds as of August 2024 stood at ₹9,722 crore, growing around…

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Highest FD rates: Flipkart-backed super.money brings FD on UPI, will it give higher return than small finance banks? | Mint

Highest FD rates: Flipkart-backed super.money brings FD on UPI, will it give higher return than small finance banks? | Mint

Source: Live Mint Highest FD rates: For a more accessible investment in Fixed Deposit schemes, Flipkart-backed super.money has enabled its users to invest in FD schemes via the Unified Payments Interface. The recently launched superFD product allows investors to earn up to 9.5% interest rates on FDs. About superFD on UPI Unlike other FD scheme…

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RBI flags gold loan irregularities; lenders may shift to EMIs, term loans amid regulatory pressure: Report | Mint

RBI flags gold loan irregularities; lenders may shift to EMIs, term loans amid regulatory pressure: Report | Mint

Source: Live Mint The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has identified significant gaps in gold loan disbursement practices, prompting major changes in the sector. Lenders are now shifting from traditional bullet repayment options to monthly Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs) and term loans to address regulatory concerns, as per a report by Times of India. On…

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I have achieved 95 per cent of his retirement corpus with 17 years of disciplined investing, says Kartik Sharma | Mint

I have achieved 95 per cent of his retirement corpus with 17 years of disciplined investing, says Kartik Sharma | Mint

Source: Live Mint Effective financial planning includes defining financial goals and drafting out an investment plan to meet these goals. This is essential for achieving financial stability and building a strong foundation that lets you work towards meeting your financial commitments, both long term and short term. In Episode 5 of Let’s Mint Money, presented…

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“Financial planning for us was about giving our sons the best education, not building a dream home”: Dalveer Singh | Mint

“Financial planning for us was about giving our sons the best education, not building a dream home”: Dalveer Singh | Mint

Source: Live Mint Planning for higher education for children forms a major aspect of financial planning for most households, especially if you plan to send your children overseas for higher education due to the sheer costs involved when looking at a degree from top global institutes. The fourth episode of Let’s Mint Money, presented in…

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