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Coronavirus pandemic | Markets set to feel the heat for some time

As the quest for global supremacy leads to a race to indigenise technology, particularly between the US and China, the world could be staring at this century's 'Sputnik' moment.

Budget 2020: Tough balancing act for Finance Ministry

Assuming the government actually walks the path of fiscal profligacy, the next question is – how will the additional deficit be funded?

Are you in your 30s? Here are 6 financial vows you must take

It is important to fulfil our overlapping needs and desires at the outset itself as we step into the world of financial freedom along with the ability to earn and chose our lifestyle

2019: The year in retrospect for mining sector

Globally, coal prices reduced by over 30 percent in the last twelve months amidst general support for renewables.

Three major initiatives by PM Modi for transforming Indian businesses

The small and medium enterprises will be the new engines of growth of the economy.

Modi government pushes for transition to electric vehicles for public transport

The FAME scheme has proposed the establishment of about 2,700 charging stations in metros, other million-plus cities and, smart cities and cities of hilly states across the country

USA will suffer due to Trump’s ‘trade war’ with India

Trump’s decision to remove India from the list of GSP beneficiaries could end up costing American businesses over $300 million in additional tariffs, according to one American estimate.

What are the challenges for the new government in hydrocarbon sector

The import dependency of crude oil and LNG during 2018 increased to 82.59 percent and 45.89 percent, respectively, and this may rise further in the days to come

Modi 2.0: What can we reasonably expect from the new government?

The government’s first priority would be to continue, expand, improve and strengthen the schemes which have paid the BJP rich electoral dividends.

Business process outsourcing company Aegis is not looking to exit its Srinagar operations

“We’re clear we are not exiting this geography,” Sandeep Gulati, chief operating officer, APAC and South Africa, Aegis, told Moneycontrol.

Consumer right and arbitration – face off before the supreme court 

The first category of cases are complaints filed under Section 12(1)(a) by a consumer in relation to any goods sold or delivered or agreed to be sold or delivered or any service provided or agreed to be provided

SIPs: A way to keep emotions away

Time and again it is established that patience has more value than intelligence when it comes to investing

How to prevent noise of forecasting from damaging client portfolios

The peril of forecasting was pointed out way back in 6th century B.C. by the Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu

Exclusive: KVIC demands Rs 525 crore compensation from Fabindia for selling 'fake' Khadi

The legal notice was issued to FabIndia Overseas Private Limited on January 29 by law firm Kochhar & Company.

Smart beta funds for return enhancement and risk reduction  

Smart Beta Funds not only seek to improve returns for investors they also reduce risks and enhance diversification by combining the characteristics of both active and passive investing

PPI Guidelines: Has RBI changed the way wallets will work?

The rapid changes to digital payments triggered a need for a change in law

A journey from saving to investing

Investing a portion of one’s wealth in good quality companies is a way to diversify the portfolio

Demonetisation: A boon or bane?

Demonetisation has also improved transmission in the banking system and led to the greater financialization of savings

Trusts and Succession Planning – Tax Aspects

The income taxation of trusts depends on whether the trust is a discretionary or a non-discretionary trust

Why dynamic asset allocation funds could be one of your best investments?  

Greed and fear are the two ends of the pendulum and the market swings from one extreme to another

GST on agrochemicals: a cause of concern or relief for farmers and industry

Agrochemicals account for 30-35 percent of cost cultivation expenses for Indian farmers

Regulating financial intermediaries: Needs to cover all gaps

SEBI’s revised consultation paper has fallen short is in the requirement of suitability & appropriateness criteria for a distributor