Shopping activities have witnessed a massive transformation after the advent of online marketplaces like Flipkart and Amazon. Comparative shopping, which refers to a practice through which consumers can compare the available products in a market and choose one that matches their wants and has an affordable price, has also gained more popularity due to the rise of people […]
In 2020, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we realised the importance of sound financial planning. For starters, having a well planned emergency fund is vital to sound financial planning. An emergency fund is like an insulation against unprecedented events such as unemployment, pay cuts, accidents or unsought medical expenses. The first step […]
Exchange-Traded Funds, popularly known as ETFs, have always caught the fancy of investors, especially youngsters. But index funds are also equally appealing to them. This piece aims to give clarity to those who are caught in a bind. But first, we take a look at how they operate. Funds that track a market index like […]
Mutual Funds Sahi Hai – This catchline is constantly showcased across many media platforms but there are still many who have not been able to make optimum use of this investment vehicle. Investments in mutual funds have seen a steady rise in the later half of the past decade due to the slew of awareness initiatives by the Association of Mutual Funds […]
New Delhi: The government on January 15 launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) in a bid to empower the country’s youth with employable skills by making over 300 skill courses available to them. PMKVY 3.0 envisages training 8 lakh candidates over the scheme period of […]
Virmani says big booster needed for economy to grow
Any shift in sentiment, regulatory risk and rise in the competition can change the bullish trend in the digital currency.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught the entire world the importance of having a strong healthcare sector. Knowing the immense contribution that the sector has provided all through 2020, it is possible that the long-term trend of low government spending on healthcare may show a reversal in the 2021 Union budget. To begin with, one of […]
Whenever I write about budget expectations, it is like asking Santa for goodies. So, here’s my wishlist for Santa, oops Finance Minister: – Increase the tenure for long term for equity and make it tax free. For equity to be long term, increase tenure to 3 years at least and make it tax free. More […]