Why do some stockbrokers want to access your contacts, calendar and other apps?

New Delhi, May 7 -- On the surface, all stockbroking apps look similar. They help you trade for a fee, and users normally do a cost-benefit analysis before choosing one that suits them. However, what ... Read More

Here's how NRIs can save up to 18% GST on insurance premiums

New Delhi, May 1 -- Insurance attracts Goods and Services Tax (GST), which increases its price by up to 18%. However, non-resident Indians (NRIs) can save on GST in their insurance premiums. Take the... Read More

Why Arun Kumar of FundsIndia backs investment styles others are avoiding

New Delhi, April 29 -- Arun Kumar, vice-president and head of research at FundsIndia, has a distinct style of investing in mutual funds, one that leans heavily on value investing. Around 55% of his po... Read More

My dogma on gold was unwise: Srikanth Meenakshi on lessons from a humbling year

New Delhi, April 24 -- This past year has been humbling for Srikanth Meenakshi, the co-founder of PrimeInvestor and the man behind India's first online-only mutual fund platform launched in 2008. Desp... Read More

A loan insurance safeguards the family. But is it worth it?

New Delhi, April 22 -- When Raju went to his bank for a home loan, they offered him a loan insurance. The banker's pitch was simple: If something happens to you, the insurance company would take care ... Read More

Nippon Mutual Fund website has been down since a cyberattack on 9 April

New Delhi, April 17 -- The website of Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd, India's largest mutual fund by number of investors, has been down since a cyberattack hit the company's IT infrastructure ... Read More

Sachet-sized mutual funds can still be difficult for the house help as an investment option

New Delhi, April 15 -- In January, the market regulator introduced the concept of Rs.250-a-month mutual fund investments - akin to selling shampoo in sachets instead of bottles - in a bid to bring Ind... Read More

Inside Sebi's plan to verify investment performance claims

New Delhi, April 10 -- Unregulated influencers have long flaunted fake screenshots of their trading accounts to trap gullible investors. However, the market regulator found that even regulated players... Read More

Banks won't tell you this, but a better credit score could mean a cheaper loan

New Delhi, April 8 -- When Ram took his first home loan two years ago, he didn't have a credit history, so the bank offered him a 9% interest rate. Fast-forward to today-after two years of consistentl... Read More

Here's why you may want to open PPF accounts for your spouse, children and parents

New Delhi, April 3 -- If you want to get the maximum possible interest for the year in your Public Provident Fund (PPF) account, April is a crucial month. If you invest Rs.1.5 lakh in PPF from 1-5 Apr... Read More

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