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Sanjay Kumar

Sanjay Kumar

The writer is professor and co-director of Lokniti, a research programme at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies

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Check for loopholes in coverage, like sub-limits, and evaluate whether you need to augment coverage through a super top up policy

Updated On: 19 Dec 2024 | 8:26 PM IST

Tier 2 cities are emerging as attractive real estate destinations due to expanding employment opportunities

Updated On: 17 Dec 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

While all investors should have some allocation to shorter-duration debt funds for portfolio stability, the exact proportion should depend on their risk appetite

Updated On: 14 Dec 2024 | 12:01 AM IST

Go with an exchange that offers security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA), withdrawal whitelist, and encryption

Updated On: 10 Dec 2024 | 10:13 PM IST

This review exercise must be undertaken to restore the portfolio's risk profile to its original level

Updated On: 05 Dec 2024 | 8:38 PM IST

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

Updated On: 03 Dec 2024 | 10:58 PM IST

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

Updated On: 29 Nov 2024 | 11:10 PM IST

High valuations are the primary reason behind the correction in mid- and small-cap stocks

Updated On: 27 Nov 2024 | 11:15 PM IST

Decision to purchase such a property should be taken by researching costs, infrastructure, service standards

Updated On: 24 Nov 2024 | 9:37 PM IST

In The Algebra of Wealth, Mr Galloway discusses why everyone, from an early age, must strive to achieve economic security

Updated On: 21 Nov 2024 | 3:20 PM IST

In India, out-of-pocket medical expenses are high. Many patients don't have a medical cover, while others have an inadequate amount

Updated On: 19 Nov 2024 | 7:42 PM IST

Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is up, as is evident from the increased volumes in Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

Updated On: 14 Nov 2024 | 11:13 PM IST

These plans generally mature when the child reaches 18 to 25 years. Thus, their payouts are aligned to milestones like higher education and marriage

Updated On: 13 Nov 2024 | 10:51 PM IST

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

Updated On: 11 Nov 2024 | 10:04 PM IST

Some base policies have restrictions, such as co-payment or room rent sub-limit. A rider can overcome these restrictions

Updated On: 06 Nov 2024 | 11:07 PM IST

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

Updated On: 04 Nov 2024 | 10:37 PM IST

Foreign institutional investor outflows from India in October exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore, a level not seen even during Covid.

Updated On: 01 Nov 2024 | 6:31 PM IST

Larger reputed developers do not see much of a need to sweeten the deal since demand remains reasonably strong for them

Updated On: 29 Oct 2024 | 8:19 PM IST

They should not overestimate their ability to extend their work life to make up for lower savings

Updated On: 27 Oct 2024 | 10:09 PM IST

If someone is nearing default, they must act quickly to avoid it, as recovery from default takes time

Updated On: 22 Oct 2024 | 10:14 PM IST