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Sanjay Kumar

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

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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Opportune time to diversify internationally as US benchmarks recover

Enter for the long haul as the US economy and market could witness turbulence in the months ahead

Opportune time to diversify internationally as US benchmarks recover
Updated On : 01 Jun 2023 | 7:33 PM IST

High expense ratio erodes mutual funds' net return, so monitor cost

If your distributor suggests moving from a low- to a high-cost fund, question the rationale of the move

High expense ratio erodes mutual funds' net return, so monitor cost
Updated On : 26 May 2023 | 7:15 PM IST

Rs 2,000 note withdrawal: Do not panic, you're not back in November 2016

Those with accounted cash shouldn't worry; but be aware of SFT reporting thresholds, limits on cash transactions, and PAN requirement

Rs 2,000 note withdrawal: Do not panic, you're not back in November 2016
Updated On : 22 May 2023 | 7:37 PM IST

Fractional ownership platforms make commercial real estate accessible

Until they come under Sebi's MSM REIT framework, retail investors must rely on their own due diligence when investing through them

Fractional ownership platforms make commercial real estate accessible
Updated On : 20 May 2023 | 1:19 PM IST

Overseas debit, credit card payments up to Rs 7 lakh a yr out of LRS: Govt

These transactions will not attract tax collected at source

Overseas debit, credit card payments up to Rs 7 lakh a yr out of LRS: Govt
Updated On : 19 May 2023 | 9:19 PM IST

Business trips to be exempted from LRS changes, says finance ministry

Clarification on travel, education and medical treatment expenses to be issued later

Business trips to be exempted from LRS changes, says finance ministry
Updated On : 18 May 2023 | 2:51 PM IST

Select small-cap fund manager with proven expertise in this segment

As a result, small-cap funds have garnered the maximum inflows among all equity categories in March (Rs 2,430 crore) and April (Rs 2,182 crore) 2023, according to data from the AMFI

Select small-cap fund manager with proven expertise in this segment
Updated On : 17 May 2023 | 7:44 PM IST

This is how EPFO's calculator calculates pension on pro-rata basis

Under the old EPS pension scheme, basic salary cap is taken to be Rs 6,500 until Aug 31, 2014 and Rs 15,000 thereafter

This is how EPFO's calculator calculates pension on pro-rata basis
Updated On : 16 May 2023 | 11:49 AM IST

Rules to returns: What to consider in opting for higher pension from EPS

Factor in both the size of your retirement corpus and the risks in this scheme before taking the leap

Rules to returns: What to consider in opting for higher pension from EPS
Updated On : 12 May 2023 | 9:44 PM IST

Use cost-effective and accessible group term plan to boost coverage

However, supplement this plan with an individual term policy for enhanced security

Use cost-effective and accessible group term plan to boost coverage
Updated On : 09 May 2023 | 7:29 PM IST

Want to benefit from downturn in interest rates? Go for a dynamic bond fund

Investors who don't want to take interest-rate risk may avoid these funds

Want to benefit from downturn in interest rates? Go for a dynamic bond fund
Updated On : 05 May 2023 | 8:41 AM IST

Turn in US Fed interest rate cycle could drive Bitcoin rally forward

Investors with high risk appetite may take 2-5% exposure in their portfolios to this volatile, unregulated asset

Turn in US Fed interest rate cycle could drive Bitcoin rally forward
Updated On : 03 May 2023 | 8:14 PM IST

Need quick credit for short tenure? Consider loan against fixed deposit

But if you require additional liquidity for long term, break the FD and borrow against another asset

Need quick credit for short tenure? Consider loan against fixed deposit
Updated On : 28 Apr 2023 | 8:42 PM IST

Par for the course: Lock in returns for long term with non-par plans

Avoid these plans if you require liquidity in the short run

Par for the course: Lock in returns for long term with non-par plans
Updated On : 26 Apr 2023 | 7:41 PM IST

A novice from the court of St James

"Courting India" details the early stage of the British-India encounter, with a vivid account of the mission from the court of James I, offering insights into the complexities of trade in that era

A novice from the court of St James
Updated On : 24 Apr 2023 | 10:06 PM IST

Enter longer-duration lease to control hike in home rental rates

Go for house purchase if EMI doesn't exceed 40 per cent of net salary; ensure financial resilience with 12 instalments in emergency fund

Enter longer-duration lease to control hike in home rental rates
Updated On : 23 Apr 2023 | 9:22 PM IST

Equity savings funds: Safe but not a perfect substitute for debt funds

While they could offer higher returns over three-five years, they would also be more volatile

Equity savings funds: Safe but not a perfect substitute for debt funds
Updated On : 20 Apr 2023 | 12:57 PM IST

There's action in passive funds, build your core equity portfolio with them

Some active fund managers will beat the index each year; don't exit passive holdings out of envy

There's action in passive funds, build your core equity portfolio with them
Updated On : 19 Apr 2023 | 9:20 PM IST

Begin tax planning at start of financial year to avoid cash crunch later

Consider both income level and deductions you can avail of when choosing between old and new tax regime

Begin tax planning at start of financial year to avoid cash crunch later
Updated On : 09 Apr 2023 | 10:06 PM IST

RBI rate pause: Lock into best available FD rates, and ladder your bets

Debt MFs investing in quality papers and having average maturity of three-five years are good bets

RBI rate pause: Lock into best available FD rates, and ladder your bets
Updated On : 06 Apr 2023 | 10:56 PM IST