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Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
Quote of the day by David Swensen: "If you’re investing with a long time horizon, having an equity bias makes sense; stocks go up in the long run"David Swensen emphasised the importance of maintaining an equity bias for long-term investors, noting that stocks tend to deliver stronger ...
Investing over Rs 43,000 monthly through SIPs? Here’s what an expert recommends for 20-year investment journeyA financial expert reviews a Rs 43,500 monthly SIP portfolio built for a 20-year horizon and suggests minimal changes. The key recommendati...
RBI draft allows AIFIs, HFCs to borrow from call moneyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed allowing All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to borr...
Dollar hits 13-month highs as investors bank on rate hikesThe US dollar is on a remarkable rise, approaching its most significant monthly increase in a year, fueled by expectations of upcoming rate...
Dollar rides high on Fed rate-hike betsThe US dollar is experiencing a significant surge, reaching multi-month highs against major currencies like the euro and yen. This strength...
Largecaps over midcaps, banks over PSUs: V Srivatsa reveals where smart money is headingIndia's market outlook is positive, driven by cooling geopolitical tensions and falling crude oil prices, according to UTI AMC's V Srivatsa...
Best medium duration mutual funds to invest in June 2026Investment advisors are increasingly recommending medium duration funds, anticipating superior returns as interest rates decline. These deb...
'Axis Bank's MSME credit could rise by Rs 10,000 cr under ECLGS 5.0'Axis Bank anticipates disbursing over ₹10,000 crore in MSME loans via the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0. The bank is also on t...
You Do Not Need ₹15 Crore to Retire Comfortably: How Bonds Can Build Predictable Retirement IncomeForget the daunting ₹15 crore retirement myth. For a couple retiring in their early 50s with ₹1 lakh monthly expenses, a ₹4-5 crore corpus ...
India needs to diversify its sources of energy needs, says NITI vice-chairmanNITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted that the West Asia conflict, though a temporary supply chain issue, underscores Ind...
Should you stop your SIP because the market is not doing well? History suggests otherwiseMarket downturns often tempt investors to pause their SIPs, but historical data suggests staying invested may be the better strategy. A Whi...
Income Tax AY 2026-27: Even if your salary income is below Rs 12.75 lakh, you still need to pay tax for these incomesIncome Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...
RBI Governor asks banks to treat MSMEs as growth partnersRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to embrace digital transformation and view MSMEs as vital partners, not just compliance. Speaking ...
ITR filing for FY 2025-26: Key changes in due dates, ITR forms, and F&O disclosure rules taxpayers must knowThe deadline for filing income tax returns for FY2025-26 has arrived, with new rules and forms in effect. Notably, ITR 3 and ITR 4 filings ...
Best proverb of the day: 'When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for life...' Life lessons on happiness, goals, immediate results, sustainable foundations, lasting legacy, investments and true successBest proverb of the day reminds us that the goals we set decide the actions we take. The Chinese proverb, often linked to Guanzi, explains ...
Best Proverb of the Day: “The rich man plans for the next year; the poor man only plans for the day” — Lessons on rich vs poor mindset, money and long-term thinkingBest Proverb of the Day: A timeless Chinese proverb highlights a stark difference in financial thinking: the wealthy plan for the future, w...
RBI revises Kisan Credit Card norms, standardises crop season definitionThe Reserve Bank has revamped the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, standardizing crop season definitions for uniform loan sanctions and repa...
Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
Do you need to file ITR if you only incurred losses from equities or mutual funds? Check the detailsIndividuals earning below basic exemption limits (Rs 2.5 lakh old, Rs 4 lakh new regime) generally don't need to file ITR. However, mandato...