Will FD investors see higher interest rates in coming months despite RBI holding repo rate?Retaining repo rates in succession was a relief for many FD investors who have been depositing for low maturity amounts for some time after...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
FD rates set to rise? RBI repo decision may bring good news for investorsRising inflation may not force the RBI to increase the repo rate this time around, but in later MPC meetings, the likelihood of higher repo...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
NSC vs FD: National Savings Certificate offers higher interest rate than many leading bank fixed deposits; check listNational Savings Certificate Vs FD: NSC provides a 7.7% annual interest rate. This rate is higher than many bank fixed deposits. NSC is a g...
16 Jan, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Are PPF, NSC and other small savings schemes headed for historic low interest rates? Govt to decide next weekPPF, NSC interest rate: The government will review and announce the interest rate of Public Provident Fund, National Savings Certificate an...
26 Jun, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
NSC vs bank FDs: Which is a better tax saving option?NSC and tax-saving FDs both offer tax benefits and assured returns with a 5-year lock-in. NSC provides higher interest rates and tax advant...
06 Mar, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
Investing in ELSS mutual funds: 6 things to knowEquity-linked savings schemes (ELSS) serve a dual purpose, offering potential for wealth growth, while providing tax-saving benefit under S...
20 May, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
We expect growth to continue for financial stocks: Gautam DuggadThe rest of the sectors were pretty much stable. So that is how you saw about 20 bps decline, 70 bps drag from global commodities and 50 bp...
09 Jun, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
How can I double Rs 70 lakh in next 10 years ?The Rule of 72 can be applied to calculate the returns that the investment amount must earn to double the money in a specific period.
21 Feb, 2022, 11.29 AM IST
Banks, RBI favour further cutback in small savings ratesThe central bank has been struggling to keep bond yields from spiking in a year that will witness record government borrowing, with North B...
15 May, 2021, 08.18 AM IST
Will RBI's floating rate savings bonds 2020 give you a positive real return? Here's the mathThese bonds can be considered for investment by all those investors for whom the real rate of return from these bonds i.e. return net of in...
01 Sep, 2020, 02.12 PM IST
Jobs data not finalised: Government after NSSO ‘Report’Govt seeks to quell speculation that info was suppressed ahead of elections, says final report by March.
01 Feb, 2019, 06.32 AM IST
Economists say GDP data suggests slower potential growthHDFC Bank said though the back-series does not show any directional change compared to the old series.
30 Nov, 2018, 06.55 AM IST
Statistics body may get more teethNSC is the apex advisory body on statistical matters and the government has proposed the National Statistical Commission Bill to strengthen...
22 May, 2018, 08.42 AM IST
Do not pick tax-planning options blindly, focus on goal, objectiveTaxpayers are getting attracted toward equity-linked tax-saving schemes.
10 Mar, 2018, 11.32 AM IST
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20 Nov, 2017, 03.55 PM IST
- Mutual Funds: Q&A
The risk quotient of your portfolio of six funds is high with the presence of three sector or thematic funds, a multi-cap fund and a mid- a...
30 Jan, 2012, 08.01 AM IST
- ELSS is still the best bet to save tax despite higher rates on NSC, PPF
As we approach the annual taxsaving investment season, the landscape of available avenues has changed decisively.
21 Nov, 2011, 06.30 AM IST