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The writer is professor and co-director of Lokniti, a research programme at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies
Check for loopholes in coverage, like sub-limits, and evaluate whether you need to augment coverage through a super top up policy
Tier 2 cities are emerging as attractive real estate destinations due to expanding employment opportunities
While all investors should have some allocation to shorter-duration debt funds for portfolio stability, the exact proportion should depend on their risk appetite
Go with an exchange that offers security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA), withdrawal whitelist, and encryption
This review exercise must be undertaken to restore the portfolio's risk profile to its original level
Improvement in US GDP figures, easing of tensions in the Middle East, and stable or rising interest rates in the US are other factors that could hurt gold prices
Fraudsters also place fake QR codes over legitimate ones-on parking meters, donation boxes, etc. When users scan them, the payment goes to fraudsters' accounts
High valuations are the primary reason behind the correction in mid- and small-cap stocks
Decision to purchase such a property should be taken by researching costs, infrastructure, service standards
In The Algebra of Wealth, Mr Galloway discusses why everyone, from an early age, must strive to achieve economic security
In India, out-of-pocket medical expenses are high. Many patients don't have a medical cover, while others have an inadequate amount
Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is up, as is evident from the increased volumes in Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
These plans generally mature when the child reaches 18 to 25 years. Thus, their payouts are aligned to milestones like higher education and marriage
Rental income from a foreign property is taxed under the head "Income from House Property". This income must be declared in the Foreign Source Income schedule of the ITR
Some base policies have restrictions, such as co-payment or room rent sub-limit. A rider can overcome these restrictions
While last year's earnings were concentrated among the seven major tech stocks, non-tech stocks within the S&P 500 have witnessed improved performance this year
Foreign institutional investor outflows from India in October exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore, a level not seen even during Covid.
Larger reputed developers do not see much of a need to sweeten the deal since demand remains reasonably strong for them
They should not overestimate their ability to extend their work life to make up for lower savings
If someone is nearing default, they must act quickly to avoid it, as recovery from default takes time