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Valuations are at multi-year lows; sector’s expected to remain resilient amid current downturn.

After the recent turmoil in the market due to the Covid-19 crisis, many mutual fund advisors have been asking their clients to stick to large cap mutual funds to play it safe. They reason that only very large companies with deep pockets would be able withstand the bleak economic scenario.

The stock currently trades at Rs 1,158, 28 per cent away from its 52-week high.

The world outside is nothing like we have experienced before. As we continue with secluded lives from our homes and the coronavirus play havoc with world economies and global markets, many investors are feeling anxious.

Only four of the 29 firms permitted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India are marketing such fixed benefit policies and that too on a limited scale, as the new virus’ impact on humans and expenses to treat are completely out of sync with most models that insurers have, said people familiar with the developments.

Monetary policy measures to tackle the Covid-19 crisis will result in lower income for many retirees. These people need a special deal

The clause of ‘Force Majeure’ will not apply in case of COVID-19 death claims, the Council has confirmed. All life insurers, both public and private, are committed to process any death claim pertaining to COVID-19 at the earliest.

As the changes proposed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech earlier this year, come into effect, one major move is leaving investors troubled.

The nation and large parts of the world are under lockdown, with the full extent of economic consequences unknown. So, what steps should investors take to protect their debt fund portfolio from being ‘infected’ by the virus?

Analysts said the outlook for equities remain uncertain at least in the next one year. A mix of equity and debt could help reduce sharp swings in returns.

To truly benefit from a severe crash, you should consider ramping up your SIP investments. You have two choices here: Either you simply top up existing SIPs or put in lump sums in a staggered manner.

As the country is under Coronavirus lockdown, you can use this opportunity to learn some important skills and accelerate your career growth. Here are the eight skills you can learn.

The action taken by the RBI to provide a monetary cushion to the looming COVID recession has caused a reduction in the interest earnings of those who have money in sovereign deposit schemes.

Investors in PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana will see the impact immediately as lower rates will be applicable on accumulated balance. However, investments made in NSC, SCSS and others prior to the announcement would be shielded from the cut.

Borrowers should remember that moratorium is not the waiver of the loan. It is only a grace period.