Personal Finance Counter | Top-5 stories on Money9 on March 24

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Last year on this day, we had no idea that the rest of the year would be spent amid uncertainty.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 last year had announced lockdown restrictions and from then onwards, the way we live and go about our daily affairs changed.

Due to the pandemic’s impact, there were job losses, pay cuts and our finances took a major hit.

Our line-up today consists of stories which take a look at how we traversed through this arduous journey.

It was not all doom and gloom for everyone as there were many wealth-creating opportunities available also and some astute investors capitalised on it.

There’s also an opinion piece which addresses the topic of buying a house in these times.

Here are the stories: 

1. One year of lockdown: These Nifty stocks delivered over 100% return

As many as 20 components in the Nifty index has surged over 100% amid the ongoing bull run on Dalal Street since March 24 last year, the day lockdown restrictions were announced.

2. One year of lockdown: Are you still dithering over buying your dream home?

The benefits of locking up a home loan deal today are greater than at any time in recent memory.

3. Covid-19 induced market collapse and its rebound: Swift investment move in crisis times can yield rich dividends

Big gains are made when you take volatility in your stride and invest, and not avoid it.

4. One year of lockdown: How the loan moratorium saga unfolded

A look at how the loan moratorium saga unfolded and understanding the impact it had on the borrowers and banks.

5. One year of lockdown: Rising petrol, diesel prices fuelling common man’s hardship and ire

In the past one year, the retail price of petrol has shot up by 31% in Delhi and almost 30% in Mumbai.