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State governments spoil RERA party, but organised players clear winners
Most states have not followed the the central government's RERA guidelines in law and spirit.
Trading on news appearing on social media? Look before you leap
Prices react immediately to any information be it news or rumour.
Analytics and robotics to bring next big leap in warehousing
E-commerce giants like Amazon are already using artificial intelligence in robots to meet the high volume retail warehouses
Medical loans: An alternative healthcare financing model
Medical loans can be availed on submission of a credible income proof and are presently utilized for elective surgeries
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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
Elantas Beck: Subdued realisation weighs on profitability; long-term outlook intact
As the long-term investment case of the company is intact, we think recent correction gives an opportunity to add on to the exposure
Why AI & VR can change the global financial services industry
The benefits of AI and VR are seemingly endless: faster actions/decision making, lowered costs, improved outcomes, product and service innovation…the list goes on
Godrej Consumer posts weak Q1 results, outlook for the stock remains 'cautious'
The near-term positives are in the price for the stock (valued at 48x 2018 earnings) and leave little room for upside even as emerging markets are expected to drive growth
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RBI’s likely rate cut: 25 bps is neither here nor there, stay put or go for 50
Growth appears to be a niggling worry, as borne out by recent industrial production, as well as core sector data.
Occupation Certificate (OC) ready projects in greater demand
Buyers are now more than ready to purchase properties on an immediate basis rather than wait for construction to be completed.
Corporates opt for design thinking courses
Design thinking is a creative and systematic approach to problem-solving by placing the user at the centre of the experience.
Should you switch your home loan from base rate to MCLR?
It would be a wise move to switch your base rate home loan portfolio to MCLR regime of your bank or another lender, based on what’s the interest rate going to be in either of the options. Think of switching where the eventual interest rate offered is lower, while also keeping an eye on other costs of transfer.
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ITC hasn't kicked the butt, but journey from 'health hazard' to healthcare is complete
ITC's recent AGM further shed light on the company’s future path away from cigarettes.
What middle class families should do to have financial peace?
It is not surprising that most middle class households find themselves in debt and loss of financial peace.

9 thumb rules that can help you invest better and achieve financial freedom
We are sharing below certain thumb rules which must be kept in mind before making investment / financial decisions.
Last day for filing income tax return today; here is all that you need to know
Here are some smart tips to e file your income tax return online.
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5 reasons why mutual funds have tanked up on banking stocks
Despite the red flags staring at most Indian banks, mutual fund managers do not seem to bother about them. Reports say that the allocation to the banking sector by mutual funds has reached an all-time high of Rs 1.47 lakh crore at the end of June.
Why it makes sense to pay for a financial advisor?
Ask them about their qualifications. Ask them about who are there in the team and their qualifications too.
Farm loan waivers have taken every stakeholder down with them. Farmers, banks & states
Problems of the agriculture sector have started to percolate down to the banking sector -- and the economy at large.
A further re-rating on the cards for Yes Bank?
It was a quarterly performance that ticked all boxes. Stung by the bad press of the previous quarter’s numbers, Yes Bank seems to have been determined to erase all the memories
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Little known facts about auto insurance and how premium rates are determined
Insurance providers today may claim to be the best, but it is important that you find your perfect combination of features before you buy auto insurance.
A late July flood can hit farmers and investors alike
There seems to be no end to farmer woes. Last year a good monsoon led to a glut which resulted in prices of farm commodities touching the ground. This year rainfall has been more concentrated resulting in floods in many parts of the country.
The Robots are coming. So what might we do?
The majority of the country’s workforce is involved with execution or operational jobs, many which can be replaced by technology.
Axis Bank Q1: Charting a measured path towards growth in FY19
If Axis is able to consolidate in FY18 with its calibrated steps, FY19 should be a much better year with lower provision and higher growth. The bank might consider a round of capital raising at that stage.
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Should you invest in unit linked insurance plans?
ULIP is a combination of investment and insurance.

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