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 …
Wealth creation. A comfortable life in retirement. Expensive vacations. A good life. As tempting as these prospects are, many employees find it hard to imagine having it all. Take the case of this gentleman, Ron, whom I recently met in my investor education class. Ron has a good mix of stocks, sticks to mutual funds, …
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 …
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 …
Around Rs, 21,539 crore in unclaimed amount was in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) at the end of September 2021, according to draft registration documents filed on Sunday. In FY21, the unclaimed amount was Rs 18,495.32 crore as compared to Rs 16,052.65 crore in FY 2020. In FY 2019, this amount was Rs 13,843, …
Fertilizer subsidies are expected to hit an all-time high of Rs 1.65 crore this fiscal year against the budget estimate of Rs 1.05 crore due to an unprecedented rise in the cost of raw materials and fertilizers in the world, according to a report. India’s fertilizer subsidies are expected to reach a record Rs 1,650 …
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi reported on rising fuel prices in many opposition-ruled states, including Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Wednesday that the prime minister “accidentally mentioned Jaipur instead of saying Bhopal” as gasoline and diesel cost more in BJP. ruled Madhya Pradesh. The Congress leader also said that the Rajasthan government has …
The Finance Department said on Wednesday that the center has already released eight months of GST allocation to states for the fiscal year ending March 2022 and that there are Rs 78,704 crore outstanding due to insufficient funds in the fund. In a statement, the ministry said that normally GST compensation is released for 10 …