India’s headline retail inflation rate fell to a three-month low of 6.77% in October from 7.41% in previous months with a favorable base effect, data from the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation showed on 14 of November. At 6.77%, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation reading is broadly in line with expectations. According …
While the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) has become the most popular option for investing in stock funds, investors are often confused about the ideal pattern for long-term growth. Equity-oriented or growth mutual funds come in three varieties: large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap. A recent report suggests that the small and mid-cap segments (SMIDs) could offer many …
Although several cases of electric bicycle fires have been detected in recent months, nothing prevents this segment of vehicles from gaining momentum. Although still in its infancy, property and casualty insurers are turning to this segment and recognizing its growth potential. Major insurers such as Bajaj Allianz General and HDFC ERGO have established dedicated portals …
Every year during Diwali, rumors grow as EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organization) subscribers get their interest from the previous year credited to their EPF accounts. This year was no different. It is designed to help employees build retirement capital by deducting 12% of their base salary each month, and is popular for the guaranteed returns …
There is little less than a day and a half left before the deadline for submitting the Income Tax return (ITR). The deadline, July 31, is fast approaching. Meet this deadline if you don’t want to pay late fees, default interest on taxes owed, and lose other benefits of filing the ITR before the due …
What is the first thing that comes to mind when inflation rises? Fruit and vegetable prices? Maybe fuel costs too. While discussions about the cost of lemons, tomatoes, and potatoes have been all the rage, there are other areas where inflation has consistently affected over time. The cost of education is one of those areas …
Term life insurance is a crucial step in ensuring the financial well-being of your family members when they can’t trust you. If the worst were to happen, it would be an emotionally frightening time for his family. However, the complaint procedure should be started as soon as possible. It is true that the claim process …
HDFC Mutual Fund, the third largest asset manager in the country, has submitted a defense fund application which will be the first such fund in the mutual fund industry at Rs 37 lakh crore. The HDFC Defense Fund will be a sectoral fund that will invest in companies involved in the defense sector. HDFC Mutual …