Everybody expected a rate cut, given the dismal GDP growth in the September quarter. All argued a rate cut would not be of much use but had little faith in...
Dussehra is celebrated to honour the victory of good over evil with much pomp and fervour. Let's review some key financial lessons to imbibe in this festive season. 1. Financial...
When it comes to anything auspicious, many say “Shree Ganesh karte hain.” When people buy a new house, they start with Ganeshji; when kids get married, they start with Ganesh...
On Teacher's day, a quick reflection on the investment philosophies of five great investors. Patience, discipline and rationality have been the central ideas of most all-time great investors. These ideas...
The slowdown is here whether you like it or not!Official figures released on August 30 showed that India's GDP growth hit a 6-year low. India's GDP grew 5% in April-June...
The dominant mood in the market today is not complacency but anxiety. We spend many hours with our customers talking about the various negative news surrounding the global economy.....with the...
What a July it has been for those of us who are invested in Indian markets.Markets witnessed its worst July since 2002 with Nifty falling 5.7%. The natural question that...
Very interesting survey of Consumer Finances & Financial Accounts in USA. You can see a huge variance in what asset allocation takes place in 4 groups of people - Top...
There has been a recent article in a website called ZeroHedge that has been feverishly forwarded in social media...it is after all very easy to forward via WhatsApp..a click and...
If you are following the market daily, it has been a tough few days....maybe even a few weeks...The number of stocks hitting 52-week low seems to be rising all the...
What is long term investment? How long is long term? When do I book my profits??Here is a look at a shoe company that everyone knows of.Growing up, I always...
I'm a firm believer in the concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"- the world is one family. This has been more and more reinforced as I have travelled and had the privilege...
Investment is not just about ensuring money grows...it is ensuring that the person making it lives longer and is prepared for eventualities. Insurance is a critical aspect that is often...
This is an election budget and it's giveaways-both in terms of fresh expenditures as well as revenue foregone are done with an eye on votes. Surely expected in a democracy.We...
For all investors, the biggest event in 2019 will be the Lok Sabha elections that will start in April and go till mid-May. Already the debates, on TV and social...
When people ask me "what do you do?"....I tell them I'm retired. And usually it gets various responses and it has all to do with the word "retirement"!!Retirement means many...
Indian Investors are becoming savvier and we are delighted to be part of this movement.Equity Investments have shown one of the highest growth in FY18 and its contribution to individual...
The answer is always the same: Systematic investments over a long period of time.With tax exemption also available, here is a comparison of 3 favourite investments - Rs. 1.5 lakhs...
Venue: 1) Flipkart 2) Amazon 3) BSE/NSE 4) Mutual FundMake a smart decision! Either buy Assets from the stock market or Mutual FundsOrBuy Liabilities from Flipkart or AmazonEither Buy Jewellery...
