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Source: Live Mint Before you lock your funds in a fixed deposit, it is vital to compare the interest rates offered by different banks. Typically most banks offer somewhat similar interest on the deposits of the same tenure, however, a small difference of, say, 30-40 basis points may account for noticeable difference in wealth generation over…
Source: Live Mint Fixed Deposits (FDs) are one of the most preferred investment options in India due to their simplicity, guaranteed returns, and low risk. However, FDs are offered by both banks and corporates, and understanding the differences between the two is crucial for making an informed decision. Introduction Fixed deposits are time-bound financial instruments…
Source: Live Mint As the year comes to an end, it’s a good time to take a moment and review your finances. The end of the year isn’t just for celebrations—it’s also a chance to organize your money, save on taxes, and get ready for a financially healthy 2025. Whether you’re someone who plans everything…
Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI Announces Business Continuity Framework for Stock Exchanges The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new business continuity framework aimed at enhancing market resilience and ensuring uninterrupted trading during operational disruptions. According to a recent circular, this framework will allow for interoperability among stock exchange segments,…
Source: Live Mint Moana showed up on the big screen in 2016, and the sequel was released this Friday, which meant that Disney was bringing back the magic of the ocean, the voice of ancestors and the fun moving tattoos of a demigod called Maui (I still love The Rock Dwayne Johnson). This time Moana…
Source: Live Mint Index funds are investment vehicles designed to track a benchmark index. Their objective is to replicate the overall performance of the index they follow. When an investor places money into an index fund, the funds are allocated across the companies that constitute the chosen index, thereby offering a diversified portfolio. Index funds…
Source: Live Mint An NRI (Non-Resident Indian) who earns income both abroad and in India often encounters difficulties in managing finances. They also face challenges in keeping track of bank accounts in a foreign country, and sending money to their home account can be tricky. NRE (Non-Resident External) and NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) accounts are the…
Source: Live Mint Top News Record Investments in SIPs Indian investors achieved a significant milestone in October, contributing a record ₹25,322.74 crore to Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). The total number of SIP accounts also crossed 10.12 crore, demonstrating sustained growth in systematic and disciplined investment methods. IPO Market Updates The IPO market continued to perform…
Source: Live Mint Around nine months after the stress tests for small and mid cap funds became mandatory for mutual fund houses, some of these funds would still require as long as 43 to 56 days to liquidate 50 percent of their portfolio in case of a stress event, reveals the latest data for October. This…
Source: Live Mint While the benchmark indices have declined by over 10 percent in the past one month on account of massive FII outflow to the tune of ₹94,000 crore, investors are getting profoundly jittery over the value of their portfolio, and rightly so. Besides, the search for value stocks is getting narrower by the day….
