28 Jun 2024
Home loans: Buying your first home when interest rates are high
Buying your first home is exciting and challenging, more so when you are battling high interest rates. Higher EMIs can strain your finances, making it more challenging to manage additional expenses and potentially limiting the amount you can borrow.
Play life insurance like Test cricket, not T20
Similar to a Test match spread over five days, life insurance is a long-term commitment. It’s not about short-term gains but about careful planning to ensure financial security for loved ones throughout life’s journey.
In 6 months, Indian stock market gained $1 trillion in value
Indian stock market added more than $1 trillion to its market capitalisation with Sensex and Nifty 50 reaching record highs over robust macroeconomic indicators and bullish investors' sentiments.
True, FD rates have gone up; but should you keep your money in banks?
Bank FDs offer risk-free and stable returns, making them ideal for risk-averse investors. On the other hand, fixed income mutual funds provide higher potential returns and liquidity, for those seeking growth and flexibility in their investments
Filing Income Tax Return for the first time? These 8 tips are for you
First-time taxpayers can go wrong while filing ITR in FY 24. Here are 8 tips for them to choose a tax regime, review Form 26AS, and avoid penalties. Though E-filing ITR has become easy, the process can be daunting for first-time filers.
Unfair Team-ing: Microsoft draws EU's antitrust wrath
The European Union accused Microsoft of antitrust violations for bundling Teams with Office, giving unfair advantage over Slack. It faces potential fine if found guilty. It had previously paid $2.4 billion in EU antitrust fines for similar practices.
Budget '24: Four-fold rise in farm exports over 3 years `possible'
In preparation for Budget 2024, the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman held consultations with sector representatives in June. The agriculture sector expects the industry to boost agricultural exports to USD 100 billion in the next three years.
One single wrong move against inflation could be disastrous, says RBI chief
The Monetary Policy Committee had kept the policy interest rate unchanged at 6.5% in June for the eighth consecutive time, citing inflationary concerns. The RBI governor defended the decision while addressing the Bombay Chamber of Commerce.
Income Tax: Why do you need to file a nil Income Tax return
You aren’t required to file an IT return if your income is below the basic exemption limit--which varies depending on your age and chosen tax regime. Still, filing an ITR helps.
Kochouseph Chittilappilly: Take calculated risks, never fear failure
Kochouseph Thomas Chittilappilly, Chairman Emeritus of Kochi-based V-Guard Industries, reflects on his entrepreneurial journey which began with making voltage stabilizers and has now diversified into many verticals worth Rs 14, 000 crore rupees.
7 mid-cap mutual funds with decent earning potential
India's mid-cap stocks are beating large-cap for returns. Their growth potential and higher returns compared to large-cap stocks might be why. See top performing mid-cap funds over 10 years.
Will Modi 3.0 continue to cheer up NRI investors?
The NDA's previous two terms have seen the launch of several NRI-friendly financial services and schemes. The third term promises to bring in further enhancements in this area.
As lock-in ends, shares worth Rs 1 lakh crore heading to market soon
As the lock-in period ends, shares valued at $11.9 billion (roughly one lakh crore rupees) will likely be freed up in the stock market.
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