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The Islands Of Adventure

Present day Andamans offers scenic beauty as well as a peek into its chequered past. This is one trip that leaves you wanting more. M Venkatesh.

Why You Need A Financial Checklist

Checklists existed long before The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande became popular.

Approaching The Finishing Line

The last leg of your financial life can be enriching if you have more time in hand to pursue the hobbies you put on hold, says Preeti Kulkarni.

The New Work Space

In the initial stages of your start-up, it makes sense to work out of a coworking space, says Anagh Pal.

Social Media Tools & Tips

Tushar Kanwar hand-picks tools and tips to help you create the necessary social media toolkit to set you off to a great start.

'We Are Committed to the Retail Market in India'

We have a retail DNA and would likr to offer productd that market needs, says Suresh Soni, in conversation with Preeti Kulkarni.

Defining Retail Investor

There are about 12 million retail investor accounts in the stock markets and many of them are dormant or have low activity in them.

A Meaningful Retirement

At 42, Patiala-based Sonia Goyal is midway into her retirement plans.

Choices In Pensions

Retirement planning has three important constituents.

When Markets Turn

When I entered the financial industry as a young professional, India was just emerging from the balance of payment crisis, the overall confidence in the market was hit by the securities scam, and economy was still in the early stages of liberalisation.

'Multiple efforts have resulted in overall growth'

Focus on market segments and dwelling deep into them has augured well for us and investors, says A. Balasubramanian in a conversation with Narayan Krishnamurthy.

Small Is The Next Big Thing

First-time investors from smaller cities are increasingly showing greater appetite for mutual fund investments, but is the trend here to stay ?  Preeti  Kulkarni  probes for answers.

Mismatch Risks

Aligning financial goals with investments is important for generating optimum returns from investments

Joy Of Making Travel More Accessible

With Planet Abled, the enterprising Neha Arora has created a one-stop travel shop for the disabled.

ETF Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come

When markets are driven by institutions, then investors don’t like to take fund manager risk. Compared to active funds, ETFs are more transparent

Passive Is Catching Up

Those who felt that passive investing is for sissies need to sit up and look around. In the past one year, the asset base of equity ETFs has shot up from ₹15,066 crore as on March 31, 2016 to ₹43,234 crore as of March 31, 2017, according to the AMFI data. An exchange traded fund (ETF) is similar to an index fund, which invests in a basket of securities, which are part of a pre-decided index, in the same proportion as that of the index. For instance, the Reliance ETF Sensex will invest in exactly the same proportion as the constituents of the S&P BSE Sensex.

The Foreign Tag

While a holistic education experience is preferred over the marks-only focused Indian way of education, the question is how much does it help when it comes to jobs? Anagh Pal explores.

Will It Get You A Job?

There is a certain charm and fascination for foreign degrees, but what is the scope of employment post these qualifications? Khushboo Rajput finds out.

Reinvestment Risk: How To Buckle It

When interest rates on fixed deposits slide, consider other options like equity and gold to fetch long-term regular income

Powerful Drive

With focus on renewable energy, POWERGRID is seamlessly taking care of country’s power needs.

Safety In Transactions Digital

Demonetisation or not, digital transactions are increasing each passing year, making it that much important for you to tread safely.

A Fund for Every Investor

An easy way to identifying the best fund to meet your financial objectives, achieving them and building wealth.

Insurance Scrips: Is It The Best Time?

While 2017 was an active year for insurance IPOs, 2018 witnessed a lull

How To File Life Insurance Claim

On receipt of all the required documents, a death claim is settled within 30 days

Upgrade Your Gadgets This Festive Season

The festive season brings plenty of choice to explore gadgets that best meet your needs. Sabari Saran complies a list of value for money gadgets that you should look into.

How To Risk Proof Your Business?

Taking on risks can leave most businesses vulnerable but having an insurance cover assuages any unforeseen setbacks, says Anagh Pal.

How To Borrow Smartly And Realize Your Financial Dreams

Digital revolution is changing the lending environment and the way consumers borrow. Majority of borrowers now prefer to apply for loans online, especially young borrowers. At the same time, increasing consumerism is another factor that is driving people to embrace life on credit. This mantra to use credit to realise life’s aspirations is becoming the way of life for an entire generation.

Non-annuity payout options possible under NPS

Hemant G Contractor, Chairman, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), talks to Prashant Kapoor about how recent changes have made NPS more attractive and where the future acceleration will come from.

The Land Of Willus

Wilpattu is an unexplored wildlife sanctuary that serious wildlife enthusiasts should explore.

Affordable Housing Is Set For Record Growth

With RERA in place, people’s confidence has come back