Why there's a huge opportunity with India’s uninsured
The gap between consumers and insurance companies is the result of the low levels of trust that consumers have in the insurance provider.
Ways to make money in a rising market
In order to answer the question we need to first define what a high level for the market is. This can be done both by using technical analysis as well as fundamentals.
Do FIIs and DIIs really drive the markets? Here’s what correlations say
Investors should clearly select stocks on merit rather than blindly following flow patterns. Tracking smart money in the long term doesn’t necessarily generate smart returns.
Why WPI, CPI are closely monitored by policy makers
CPI covers the items specific to household consumption, WPI covers the goods of both household and industrial consumption.
How to gain from a balanced fund?
Investment in balanced funds obviates your need to invest in two different asset classes for asset allocation. Balanced funds also obviate the need to periodically monitor and rebalance different asset classes in predetermined proportion.
At what age should you invest in real estate?
There is definitely such a thing as an 'ideal age bracket' for property investment - though this age bracket is flexible depending on various factors.
Will rupee sail through global muddle?
Globally, the foreign exchange markets are experiencing steep volatility owing to uncertainty regarding US president Donald Trump’s policies
Why customer's perspective should come first for financial products
It is the customer who is the best judge of options that optimally fit their investment objectives.
Hits and misses of the early earnings season
The first week of the quarterly result season wasn’t just about the performance of IT bellwether Infosys. There were quite a few hits and few misses that should vie for investor attention.
GST, monsoon to remain key factors in determining market trajectory
Post the implementation of GST, a very clear trend that is likely to emerge is the higher participation of organised business and shift of business from unorganised to organised sector.
What to do if health insurance policy renewal date is missed?
When you miss a renewal of a health insurance policy, it can backfire at the most critical times, and you will be forced to spend from your pocket.
1001 Startup Ideas- Cloud Optimization Services
The startup idea is to establish a company that provides cloud consulting, design-build and managed services. The startup will work with online retailers, digital & creative agencies, application developers and other tech-based companies.
Should you invest in an active or passive fund?
The equity diversified category’s best fund return on a five year basis is more than 2.4 times that of the index funds’ best fund return.
Why you should look to store insurance policies online
One of the major benefits is you can access them anywhere, any time.
Amazon’s e-wallet could be a game changer for its Indian business
Overall, an Amazon India armed with its own KYC-enabled wallet play makes for a considerable threat to the existing e-commerce players such as Flipkart and Paytm
Want to maintain a high credit score? Here is how to do it?
There are various factors that influence a credit score, major being - payment history, credit utilization ratio, length of credit history, type of credits (secured v/s unsecured) and number of inquiries.
Govt should meet distressed farmers if it's worried about food wastage: Shiv Visvanathan
The government’s line of thinking seem to be, “If you are with us, it is fine. Otherwise, accept the rules”, says the eminent sociologist.
Q4 earnings season will be marked by new winners, eye on outlooks
Unlike in the past 11 years, where sectors like IT, pharma, private-sector banks and consumer goods were in the driver’s seat, this is going to be a quarter where public sector banks and metals are going to steal the show.
Indian SOX Act – did we achieve the desired outcome?
Internal financial controls gained importance after the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 added this requirement for most public companies in the US following accounting scandals at Enron, Tyco International and WorldCom in the early 2000.
Insurance Industry and its Tryst with Millennials
Policy statement shows RBI has managed a good balancing act
In the current scenario, where the liquidity is awash, the RBI has effectively increased the rates without touching the repo rate by narrowing the policy corridor.
Travel and enjoy the tax benefits of leave travel allowance
This tax benefit is available only to persons who are in employment and is not to persons who are self employed.
1001 Startup Ideas - AI enabled travel guide
The 1001 startup idea this week is about creating an AI enabled travel assistance application, which the tourists can use at their convenience without the hassle of going through a travel guide.
Brain fade in the business of investing!
Many of us have sudden attack of brain fade and we start asking questions about area in which fund managers do not have any expertise.
