Street signs: Demand for silver ETFs, banks push MF products, and more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is seeing growing demand from market players to allow exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on silver amid a sharp runup in the price of the metal
by Business Standard Aug 24, 2020
Sales of Corona Kavach policies on rise, says Max Bupa
Coronavirus pandemic has acted as a catalyst for increasing awareness about health insurance as sales of newly-launched Corona Kavach policy have risen to 200-300 policies per day
by Mint Aug 24, 2020
Markets are overpricing the recovery, but small-caps may be frothy
Investors are expecting a return to normal, but earnings growth too full normalcy is a long time away, say analysts. For smaller companies, the recovery could take even longer. The recent run-up suggests the market may just be beginning to over-price the recovery.
by Mint Aug 24, 2020
Fixed Income: Safe investment avenues for retirees
Senior citizens can invest in Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme for steady income.
by Financial Express Aug 24, 2020
My biggest investing lessons
Three fund managers share the lessons that shaped how they approach investing today
by Value Research Aug 24, 2020
Gold taxation: How gold jewellery, digital gold, gold mutual funds, ETFs, Sovereign Gold Bonds are taxed
Sovereign gold bonds pay interest at the rate of 2.50% per annum and this interest is entirely taxable as per your tax slab.
by Mint Aug 22, 2020
Investors go for digital gold due to ease of access, safety
Demand for digital gold rose 40-50% amid the viral outbreak
by Mint Aug 22, 2020
Worried about falling FD rates? Try `pure’ liquid funds
The successive policy repo rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) since 2019 to support growth has left sections of the society nervous. The rate cuts are good news for the borrowers, but for depositors it means lower interest rates on their bank deposits.
by The Economic Times Aug 22, 2020
This is time to focus more on small cap funds, says Samir Rachh of Nippon India MF
"Our view is that Indian economy is on the cusp of multi-decade growth and there would be many opportunities in this space. In fact, our view is that this is time to focus more on this space," says Samir Rachh.
by The Economic Times Aug 22, 2020
Corona insurance claims cross Rs 2,000 crore
Executives in insurance firms told FE, claims from semi-urban and rural areas in Maharashtra have been on the rise.
by Financial Express Aug 21, 2020
General Insurance: Premium growth up 7% in July; retail health leads
Investment by health insurers in digital renewal of policies pays off
by Financial Express Aug 21, 2020
Mid- and small-cap funds outperform large-caps in three months to Aug 19
Since March 23 market lows, small-cap funds have given nearly 52% returns
by Business Standard Aug 21, 2020
Use index funds to diversify internationally, says Pratik Oswal of Motilal Oswal AMC
"Index funds are getting popular with the Do it yourself (DIY) investors today. Large investors are also warming up on the idea of having a part of their equity allocation in index funds today as a part of their core allocation, " says Oswal
by The Economic Times Aug 21, 2020