The Finapolis Magazine - October 2017

In this issue

With bank interest rates trending downwards in the last three years, it has become imperative to look at alternative instruments of investments. The combinations of different products will help shield not only senior citizens but also all investors to shield themselves against falling bank deposit rates. Read it how.

Tearing Peace Into Pieces

The address by Donald Trump at the United Nation’s General Assembly on September 19 and the threat he held out that the US would “totally destroy North Korea” and the unbridled use of language dotted with phrases like “…but I’m going to handle it because we have to handle it: Little Rocket Man,” and the eventual acerbic retort threatening to nuke the US by Kim Jong Un reached a flashpoint. This is not only sending the proverbial chills down the spine of the nations who don’t have their skin in the game too, but even the markets are bleeding with skies overcast with fear of war.

3 mins

As Bank Rates Dip, Where To Get Better RoI

With bank interest rates trending downwards in the last three years, it has become imperative to look at alternative instruments of investments.

5 mins

Shield Yourself Against Lower Deposit Rates

Investing in some of the below options will help you lock-in your interest rate in the present downcycle

6 mins

Understand Money Past, Present And Future

It is important to strike a balance between the desire to prepare for the future and save versus the impulse to live for the present and enjoy earnings now

5 mins

Buddy, Either A Borrower Or A Lender Be...

P2P lenders are (mostly) for-profit online “marketplaces” like Flipkart or, eBay, that arrange for borrowers to deal with lenders directly

4 mins

Why The World Must Pay Heed To The 'Crypto Wave'?

Prolonged ignorance could result in a sudden shock for the global economy

5 mins

Demo Hasn't Dented Deposits

Demonetization has resulted in a permanent improvement in bank deposits while not really inspiring large withdrawals among people in its aftermath

5 mins

How Big Basket Grew To Become India's Leading E-grocer

Mubaashir Ansari interviews Hari Menon, Co-Founder & CEO, Big Basket

10 mins

Faster Internet Speed Spurring OTT Growth In India

Though the Internet speed in India is still at just a third of the global average, industry players feel the optimal data speed, coupled with friendlier data costs, will lead to higher OTT growth

3 mins

Scientists Decode Secret To Thriving In Life

In the simplest terms, what underpins it is feeling good about life and yourself and being good at something

2 mins

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The Finapolis is a premium Indian personal finance monthly magazine. It offers highly credible, actionable investment advice. The Finapolis' stock market research capabilities are unmatched. Besides the capital markets, we cover issues related to the entire spectrum of financial instruments such as mutual funds, insurance, commodities and real estate. The analysis is succinct and the design easy on the eye. The Finapolis combines impeccable research and high-quality journalism to decode complex world of investments and finance every month.