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For US-China trade tensions to dissipate, Xi Jinping must walk the talk

Although we have not accounted for luxury goods and other agriculture products here, the analysis suggests that reducing trade deficit by $50 billion is a tall ask.

5 simple tips to refresh finances easily and make most of FY19

Here are five things you should do put your finances in better condition.

Forget bad bank: How India can create a 'bad company' and wipe out its NPA problem in a stroke

Creating a Bad Bank by carving out "sad assets" of so many bad banks and making all these bad banks good again is a very old western world idea.

How RERA protects homebuyers' rights by mandating title insurance, and what you need to know about it

In India, title Insurance is designed as a safeguard tool towards the financial interest of real estate owners, investors, lenders against property issues.

COMMENT- Dump fake nationalism, go ahead and sell Air India to a foreign bidder

But for foreign players, Air-India offers a great opportunity to participate in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world

In Karnataka elections, Congress veteran Kharge faces dynasty problems of his own

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun M Kharge, who has not tasted a single electoral defeat, has won 11 consecutive elections since 1972.

Why you should use dynamic asset-allocation funds to ride out volatility

Dynamic asset-allocation funds factor in market valuations before investing in various assets.

Does investing in sectoral equity mutual funds make sense?

With sector funds, the timing of the investment and the health of the concerned sector is very crucial.

World Health Day: Planning finances linked to better mental health?

Stress in one’s finances shows itself in the person’s physical, mental, emotional and even social wellbeing. On World Health Day, make it a priority to work towards your financial health and wellbeing.

The importance of becoming an MDRT member

By becoming a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) an insurance agent can open several opportunities for future growth.

Ideas for Profit | Navin Fluorine: Leading player in the transformative chemistry of fluorine

Company’s continuous investment and R&D (4%-6% of Sp. chemicals and CRAMS sales) into complex fluorine applications are expected to lead the topline growth

Family floater vs personal cover: How to pick the best health insurance cover

The insurance benefits are shared among the group members, and the total cost of a floater plan is typically lower than covering each family member individually

Expect 10-year bond yield to trade in the range of 7.00-7.30% : Kotak Life

If the realized inflation for next year is closer to the expectations policy makers then won’t be in a hurry to hike interest rates as real rates will be around 1.5% which is reasonable to support economic growth.

RBI policy review: Feel good factor continues, but time for caution

Market reaction, in terms of yield level, has been decisively positive

US-China trade war: Escalation may just be a precursor to negotiations

The market appears to be drawing comfort from this realization, with leading equity indices bouncing back from their important support levels.

Ruchi Soya deal to boost Godrej Agrovet's palm oil business, dilute EPS in short run

The anticipated aquisition of a stake in Ruchi Soya could provide Godrej Agrovet's palm oil business significant expansion opportunities. Though EPS dilutive in the short run, we see significant synergies to flow in from the deal in the longer run.

Sebi accepts Kotak Committee recommendations: Getting closer to global best practices

Some of the approved recommendations, such as the enhanced disclosure requirements, will have the effect of reducing information asymmetry between the managers of a company and its shareholders

Got your first salary? Here is why you must respect money

If you don’t value the money, it’s not going to stay with you in a long-term.

How the e-way bill will help plug revenue leaks

The rollout of the e-way bill has been deferred multiple times due to technical issues with the portal’s hardware and software

How to develop basic finance sense to make the right money moves

Opportunity cost of money is value of an option that must be given up for alternative option

Galaxy Surfactants: FDA inspection procedural with no financial impact

Unlike other regions, sunscreen sold in the USA is regulated as a drug. FDA interpretation is that the product makes a drug claim i.e. to help prevent sunburn or to decrease the risks of skin cancer and early skin ageing caused by the sun.

SEBI's thumbs-up to much awaited corporate governance regime is a sign of more to come

Corporate India, no doubt, must prepare itself to accept a revamped corporate governance code.

Want to write a Will? 8 things you must know before you start

A will will not only help your heir, it will also give you peace of mind that your assets shall go in right hands at right time.