Fixed Deposits: All the three major private lenders offer fixed deposits for tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years.
Lower rates of taxes, both on short-term and long-term gains, have been enablers for investors to look at investments in equity mutual funds
One of the most sought-after advantages of buying annuity plans online is that you earn extra income in comparison with offline plans.
The restaurants and bars can now stay open till 1 am and markets can resume their normal operations with pre-Covid timings.
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities in our finances. We would do well to remember the lessons learnt during this period.
While the preferences and choices may vary from family to family, but the intention remains constant- 'Complete Protection of the Family'.
If the economy is supportive, it may be worth to try growth stocks. When the economy is subdued, it may be wise to invest in value stocks.
Practice of future consumers subsidising current ones may be iniquitous (if they are not the same) but is useful to make difficult reforms acceptable
Ultimately, relief will have to come from a cut in VAT given the limited expenditure by states in the Covid year.