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Should you have flexi-cap funds in your portfolio?

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Should you have flexi-cap funds in your portfolio?

Association of Mutual Funds of India's recent data is a testament to the rising investor confidence in flexi-cap funds since the start of this year.

5 best investment choices for your retirement corpus

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5 best investment choices for your retirement corpus

According to PGIM India Retirement Readiness Survey 2020, 51% of participants did not have any financial planning in place for retirement. At a critical time like this, with rising health expenses and decreased financial reliance on children, it is important to make the most of your retirement corpus, your only source of income. Here are some of the best options

Fox bets big on NFT, earmarks $100 million for a fund on the same

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Fox bets big on NFT, earmarks $100 million for a fund on the same

PFRDA revises NPS liquidation norms, increases withdrawal limit to Rs 5 lakh

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PFRDA revises NPS liquidation norms, increases withdrawal limit to Rs 5 lakh

Are donations to crowdfunding platforms eligible for tax rebate? Here is all you need to know

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Are donations to crowdfunding platforms eligible for tax rebate? Here is all you need to know

The global market for crowdfunding is set to expand to over $117 million in 2021, from its size of $19 million a few years ago. And augmenting it is the value of the crowdfunding segment in India.

Effective? On point? Decoding cryptocurrency via astrology

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Effective? On point? Decoding cryptocurrency via astrology

Can the movement of stars and planets make comprehending cryptocurrency and earning profits from it easier? Some think so.

Jana Small Finance Bank offers overdraft facility against fixed deposits

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Jana Small Finance Bank offers overdraft facility against fixed deposits

The move is aimed at discouraging people from liquidating their FDs to meet their immediate monetary needs.

Crypto wrap: A look at all that happened in the cryptocurrency space last week

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Crypto wrap: A look at all that happened in the cryptocurrency space last week

Major players in the Indian crypto space like Coin DCX and Wazir X have decided to go the self-regulation way by setting up an advisory board with the Internet and Mobile Association of India.

Do you have small-cap funds in your portfolio? Now's the time to get some

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Do you have small-cap funds in your portfolio? Now's the time to get some

Small-Cap funds are a barometer of a recovering economy since these stocks tend to gain more traction in a high liquidity situation in the market.

Debt Mutual Funds vs Fixed Deposits- What makes for a better choice?

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Debt Mutual Funds vs Fixed Deposits- What makes for a better choice?

Are Indian Gold ETFs losing their sheen?

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Are Indian Gold ETFs losing their sheen?

The total redemption that took place between January- March 2021 was Rs 143 crore.

Inflows In equity funds and ETFs show a marked rise in May 2021

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Inflows In equity funds and ETFs show a marked rise in May 2021

With the pandemic easing its grip on people’s lives, individuals have renewed their focus on strengthening their financial health and planning their money with a long-term perspective in mind.

Recent AMFI data indicate steady outflows for liquid funds

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Recent AMFI data indicate steady outflows for liquid funds

Around Rs 1,98,000 crore was pumped into liquid funds in May, as compared to almost Rs 2,50,000 crore in April.

Inside the world of rising cryptocurrency and DeFi scams

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Inside the world of rising cryptocurrency and DeFi scams

In a first, Michael Saylor-led MicroStrategy Inc sells bonds to buy bitcoin

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In a first, Michael Saylor-led MicroStrategy Inc sells bonds to buy bitcoin

Saylor, who is one of the pioneers of officially focusing a company’s corporate strategies on bitcoin, said that the Federal Reserve’s recent relaxations in the inflation policy drove this decision.

What's Happening? Musk, Bitcoin, hacktivists and everything in between

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What's Happening? Musk, Bitcoin, hacktivists and everything in between

Trading in crypto? Here's how your profits will be taxed in India

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Trading in crypto? Here's how your profits will be taxed in India

While there is some doubt regarding the taxability of crypto-currencies, it will probably be taxed under the heads of income from other sources or under speculative transactions since it is not considered as a currency.

Soon you can pay SIPs and bills instantly as RBI says NACH will be available on all days starting August 1 

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Soon you can pay SIPs and bills instantly as RBI says NACH will be available on all days starting August 1 

This announcement will bring forth markedly shorter processing durations for SIP payments, salary credits, bill payoffs, and loan EMIs, which were earlier delayed due to bank holidays.

Italian artist sells 'non-existent' sculpture for $18,000

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Italian artist sells 'non-existent' sculpture for $18,000

The original price of the unreal artwork was set somewhere between 6,000-9,000 euros, the price saw a steep rise once several bids started pouring in.

Bitcoin 2021: The mega crypto conference in Miami

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Bitcoin 2021: The mega crypto conference in Miami

The two-day conference in Miami will touch on various topics like investing in the bitcoin system, the bitcoin-enabled future, prospects for the creator economy and creating banking systems for the unbanked community.

'Melting' conventional marketing and branding standards, the BTS way!

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'Melting' conventional marketing and branding standards, the BTS way!

The seven-member band debuted in 2013, with members- Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook considered as underdogs in the industry.

Is it safe to buy cryptos in India? Here's what exchanges say after RBI's clarification

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Is it safe to buy cryptos in India? Here's what exchanges say after RBI's clarification

Cryptocurrencies India: This clarification comes in the light of recent investor communication by various banking entities like HDFC, SBI, which cited 2018 circular and intended to alert them of the “uncertain regulatory landscape” of this space.

Will equal weight index funds change the face of passive investing?

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Will equal weight index funds change the face of passive investing?

If you look at the weights of various sectors in the Sensex, you’ll find that the index is heavily concentrated around Banking and Finance and Information Technology. The Nifty follows a similar pattern.

All you need to know about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

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All you need to know about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

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