Mutual fund SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) show no signs of slowing down, as recent data indicates that volumes hit an all-time high in September. Retail investors view SIPs as an easy and convenient way to build wealth, contributing to record-high inflows month after month. Retail investors often prefer SIPs over lump-sum investments because this method
Buying a home for the first time is a significant milestone that involves careful planning and strategic decision-making. As the real estate market evolves, particularly in 2024, first-time homebuyers must adopt smart investing principles to ensure they make sound financial choices. Here are five essential tips that can guide first-time buyers through this complex process.
8th Pay Commission Update: With the dearness allowance hiked for the July-December period, will the Centre finally make a decision on setting up the next pay commission? This question is likely on the minds of crores of central government employees and pensioners, who believe there may be announcements soon, especially considering the trend in which
Managing several loans and keeping track of all payments can be a daunting task, often leading to missed deadlines or defaults. That’s why consolidating your debts into a single manageable payment can be a smart move. Debt consolidation is a helpful strategy that allows you to merge your various debts into one loan or repayment
The markets are poised at an interesting juncture. The US stock markets were pounded for two days back to back as concerns about recession gained momentum after the new tariffs were unveiled. Indian markets, though resilient initially, gave in to the global fears as investors weighed the indirect impact of global slowdown. The big worry
In the previous article we explored the idea of Bitcoin as virtual money—a digital monetary asset that functions much like a gold in today’s economy. With daily trading volumes often exceeding $50 billion, Bitcoin has clearly captured the market’s attention. Like any tradable commodity, it has buyers, sellers, and a fluctuating price—indicating that people assign
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has introduced a new rule allowing female government employees and pensioners to nominate their children, instead of their husband, for family pension in certain cases. “…it has been decided that in case divorce proceedings in respect of a female member of service/female pensioner are pending in a court
Tata Capital, the financial services arm of the Tata Group, has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a $2 billion initial public offering (IPO) through a confidential pre-filing route. ALSO READMotilal Oswal’s top Buy recommendations in a falling market The IPO is expected to be valued at around
