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Here are five things you need to know on how to build an emergency fund
In 2020, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we realised the importance of sound financial planning. For starters, having a well planned emergency fund is vital to sound financial planning. An emergency fund is like an insulation against unprecedented events such as unemployment, pay cuts, accidents or unsought medical expenses. The first step […]
Sanjana Choradia and Anindita DoshiJanuary 16, 2021/10:48 AM IST -
ETFs or index funds? A lowdown on what’s best for you
Exchange-Traded Funds, popularly known as ETFs, have always caught the fancy of investors, especially youngsters. But index funds are also equally appealing to them. This piece aims to give clarity to those who are caught in a bind. But first, we take a look at how they operate. Funds that track a market index like […]
Sanjana Choradia and Anindita DoshiJanuary 16, 2021/10:29 AM IST -
Here’s why investments in mutual funds are appealing
Mutual Funds Sahi Hai – This catchline is constantly showcased across many media platforms but there are still many who have not been able to make optimum use of this investment vehicle. Investments in mutual funds have seen a steady rise in the later half of the past decade due to the slew of awareness initiatives by the Association of Mutual Funds […]
By Karan Solanki and Chaitry KariaJanuary 16, 2021/10:17 AM IST -
Government launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0
New Delhi: The government on January 15 launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) in a bid to empower the country’s youth with employable skills by making over 300 skill courses available to them. PMKVY 3.0 envisages training 8 lakh candidates over the scheme period of […]
Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 15, 2021/2:44 PM IST -
After 7.5% contraction in FY21, economy to grow 9-11% in FY22: Arvind Virmani
Virmani says big booster needed for economy to grow
Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 15, 2021/2:26 PM IST -
Nine things to know before investing in bitcoin
Any shift in sentiment, regulatory risk and rise in the competition can change the bullish trend in the digital currency.
Rahul OberoiJanuary 15, 2021/11:29 AM IST -
Budget 2021: A booster dose needed for healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught the entire world the importance of having a strong healthcare sector. Knowing the immense contribution that the sector has provided all through 2020, it is possible that the long-term trend of low government spending on healthcare may show a reversal in the 2021 Union budget. To begin with, one of […]
Dr. Rohinton DasturJanuary 15, 2021/11:02 AM IST -
Budget 2021 wishlist: A look at points FM Nirmala Sitharman may want to consider
Whenever I write about budget expectations, it is like asking Santa for goodies. So, here’s my wishlist for Santa, oops Finance Minister: – Increase the tenure for long term for equity and make it tax free. For equity to be long term, increase tenure to 3 years at least and make it tax free. More […]
Shweta JainJanuary 15, 2021/10:49 AM IST -
Union Budget 2021: Real estate sector needs ‘industry’ status
The government made necessary and timely interventions through liquidity infusion, fiscal support and reform driven investments in the initial leg of relief measures. Further, the central bank and the central government rolled out other critical measures including loan moratorium, relaxation of NPA classification norms, one-time restructuring of corporate and personal loans (including home loans), etc. […]
Ramesh Nair January 15, 2021/10:43 AM IST
