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Source: Live Mint He said asset allocation preferences are evolving, with equity accounting for up to two-thirds of portfolios and a growing appetite for alternative investment funds (AIFs) and private equity. Papneja said, “We believe that investments in AIFs and private equity will continue to grow, driven by their potential for diversification and higher returns”….
Source: Live Mint We have been talking about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) easing interest rates for quite some time. The question now is: what is the appropriate time for the RBI to initiate this? The latest meeting of the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was on 6 December. Earlier, there were expectations…
Source: Live Mint Banks monitor spending activities, regularly auditing suspicious transactions and on finding any misuse, they repeal the accumulated rewards, or worse, suspend the card. How banks monitor As per the most important terms and conditions (MITC) of banks, non-commercial credit cards can be used for personal expenses only. Non-personal usage includes buying goods…
Source: Live Mint Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das, during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting announcement on December 6, said the bank’s facility of providing credit lines through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will now be expanded. Das said that while the facility started with commercial banks, it will now be expanded to…
Source: Live Mint A personal loan is one of the quickest ways to arrange funds for any reason. Be it a medical emergency, paying for a child’s education, a family function, buying a vehicle, enjoying a family vacation, starting a business, etc. In the case of a personal loan, you don’t need to tell the…
Source: Live Mint Gone are the days when a loan seeker had to literally run from pillar to post to procure a personal loan. Now with a barrage of loan options to choose from, consumers do not need to rely on a large financial institution alone. Besides a large bank, one can also approach an NBFC…
Source: Live Mint Private sector lender HDFC Bank surged over 3 per cent in intra-day deals on Monday, November 25 to a fresh record high of ₹1801.90. This is the first time the stock has crossed the ₹1,800 mark. The rally comes as the broader market gained significantly, driven by the BJP-led NDA’s victory in…
Source: Live Mint A personal loan is a widely used financial tool that helps individuals meet their funding needs. It is preferred because it requires no collateral and can be utilized for multiple purposes. A pre-approved loan stands out as a special type of personal loan offered based on the borrower’s creditworthiness. What is a…
Source: Live Mint India FD interest rates comparison: Public and private banks in India offer a varied range of fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, and it is thus recommended that you compare most options available before making an investment. At present, most banks offer a higher interest rate for term deposits with longer tenures, compared…
Source: Live Mint However, leveraging shares comes with conditions and risks that need careful consideration. How loan against shares works A loan against shares (LAS) allows borrowers to pledge their equity holdings as collateral for an overdraft facility, offering flexibility by charging interest only on the utilized amount. For example, if shares worth ₹10 lakh…
