Finance Bill amendment lays minimum equity norms to tax big-ticket Ulips
Such Ulips will need to meet minimum equity holding caps to be treated on par with equity MFs when it comes to capital gains tax
by Mint Mar 30, 2021
International funds deliver: How to pick the right global MF scheme
Diversified funds that invest in broad-based US equities or European stocks can be considered. Choosing thematic global funds can result in low returns even over 10 years
by Moneycontrol Mar 30, 2021
Investor wealth rises 9 times over past 10 years in Motilal Oswal Nasdaq ETF
Motilal Oswal has announced plans of launching an Emerging Markets ETF next month. The fund house launched a Fund of Funds tracking the Nasdaq 100 ETF in November 2018 in order to make it possible for investors without demat and trading accounts to invest in the Nasdaq Index
by Mint Mar 30, 2021
Why equity investors need to keep a watch on bond yields
As any high school student of economics will tell us, money is the lifeblood of commerce. Bond markets, being the source of money, determine trends in other markets.
by The Economic Times Mar 30, 2021
Global bond rout is not over. Brace for another sell-off mid-year
34 of 45 strategists in response to an additional question said another sell-off in bond markets in the next three months was likely, including four who said it was very likely.
by The Economic Times Mar 27, 2021
Insurers see adverse claim ratio on Covid-specific health products
The regulator's two Covid standard products - Corona Kavach and Corona Rakshak - have covered more than 4.7 million lives
by Business Standard Mar 27, 2021
Bulls may outnumber bears next week as focus shifts to earnings
The sustainability of any gain in the market next week will largely depend on how the US dollar behaves.
by The Economic Times Mar 27, 2021
Niyo plans to apply for mutual fund licence; aims to double user base by end of FY22
Niyo had had last year announced the acquisition of Goalwise, an MF distribution platform. The company already distributes insurance policies, has a presence in wealth management through an acquisition and also offers stock buying.
by The Economic Times Mar 27, 2021
Birbal Ki Khichdi has a lesson for SIP investors: Nilesh Shah
You need to bear some volatility because clearly inflation, the active number of cases and interest rates are impacting the market now, says Nilesh Shah.
by The Economic Times Mar 26, 2021
As bond yields harden, is it the right time to invest in debt funds?
India’s sovereign yield curve has experienced bear steepening since the beginning of 2021. While yields at short-end remained well anchored due to surplus liquidity, yields of benchmark 3-, 5- and 15-year government securities increased between 45 and 60 basis points.
by The Economic Times Mar 26, 2021
Nearly 70% Indian consumers have increased savings and investments post-pandemic: Report
The report, which showcases payment, purchasing and personal finance trends, along with shifting consumer spending patterns, is based on responses received from more than 11,500 people across India.
by Financial Express Mar 26, 2021
Where Do You Want To Invest Your Money?
When the choice is between Bank Nifty and Fin Nifty, go for the latter, which is a complete package
by Outlook Money Mar 26, 2021
India Inc's earnings recovery signals double-digit growth in next 2 years
The latest trend is in sharp contrast to the sombre mood in corporate board rooms at the end of FY20, when India was in the middle of one of the world's most draconian Covid-19 lockdowns
by Business Standard Mar 26, 2021
PSU banks are hopelessly undervalued: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
The credit cycle has just turned. Going ahead, there will be a lot of demand for money. The cost to income ratio of public sector banks is going to come down. There will be pricing power as there will be demand for money, says Jhunjhunwala
by Mint Mar 26, 2021
Life Insurance Mis-selling: ICICI Prudential refunded Rs 2.9 cr, LI sold as Fixed Deposit in 1 case, says Govt
Life Insurance Mis-selling: Thakur said RBI has informed that the Regulatory Guidelines are in place to prevent banks from mis-selling insurance products.
by Financial Express Mar 25, 2021