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Raksha Bandhan: Financial gifting options you should consider for your sibling
If your younger brother or sister does not yet hold a bank account, its time for you as elder sibling to open one in their name
RBI has room to cut policy rates by 25 bps; here’s how to play your bond portfolio
Existing duration fund investors may continue with their current investments and not rush to exit at current juncture.
Indian rupee at 2-year highs has more to do with Trump than Modi
It took nearly two years for the Indian rupee to finally break the psychological 64 level. The rupee has been one of the strongest currencies in the world in 2017.
Emami: Growing competition may cap the hope for volume driven V-shaped recovery
Though Emami hopes for a V-shaped recovery in the coming quarters, some of the loss in sales in the seasonal brands like Navratna range may most likely not recover.
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Housing for all by 2022 : Challenges facing us
The progress till now has been excrutiatingly slow and its progress will depend on ramping up existing urban infrastructure, fast tracking approval processes and targeting the actual beneficiary.
Revised gold bond scheme lacks breadth, but it can still succeed
In order to boost the scheme further, flexibility has been given to finance ministry to design and introduce variants of bonds with different interest rates and risk protection/payoffs that would offer investment alternatives to a different category of investors
Marico sees sharp volume contraction in Q1: GST or Patanjali effect?
Marico posted sales de-growth of 4% in Q1 2018, impacted by sharp volume decline of 7% owing to channel destocking in its India business.
KEC International: On a solid growth trajectory
The company reported decline in debtor days by about 16 days in the June quarter to 230 days. It also recovered part of the money with one of its large client in Saudi Arabia. This is also reflected in the reduction of net debt to Rs 2212 crore as against Rs 3109 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year.
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RBI obliges with a small cut but can’t hide a residual hawkishness
Markets may be staring at a scenario of no further rate cuts in the remaining part of calendar 2017 unless GST adjustment pangs turn out to be worse than apprehended.
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
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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
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
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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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