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MFIs set blistering pace of growth in microfinance market in Q1 FY24
Data from Sa-Dhan that conducts research on impact financing institutions show that the galloping pace of growth helped the MFIs increase their share of the portfolio to 41.3% of India’s entire microfinance market. It was a mere 35% just about a year ago.
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Govt keen on survey to measure popularity of UPI
UPI transactions have crossed the 10 billion mark in both August and September. The number of transactions this financial year has witnessed a steady increase.
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Share of affordable housing down to 18%
Builders are now focusing more on luxury residential projects to earn more profits as margins in cheaper houses is less
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White-collar jobs decline 8.6% in Sept
IT sector is facing global headwinds and has seen a decline in the number of hiring in the last few months.
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Fuel prices unlikely to rise: Moody’s
Elections may prove to be a boon for consumers as oil cos are unlikely to raise prices during this period, even at the cost of squeezing margins
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March of unsecured loans raises RBI hackles
The Business Standard has reported that more people are taking more unsecured loans of certain kinds in a far greater measure than they were before the pandemic.
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Demat accounts light up for early Diwali in August, September
Demat accounts are necessary to hold shares, bonds, and other securities in electronic format.
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How should single woman financially plan her earnings?
A survey by dating app Bumble revealed that 81% of all women they polled highlighted their desire to live alone and unmarried.
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Pay no tax, if you invest share, mutual fund profits here!
How are earnings from assets like shares or mutual funds taxed? How to save long term capital gains tax under Section 54 and Section 54F? What things should be kept in mind while filing for tax exemption?
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Navigating Opportunities in Emerging Markets Amid Uncertainties
Expected pause in rate hikes, rising commodity prices and resurgence in China and other emerging markets can lead to attractive investment returns from emerging markets.
