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When opening a demat account, consider factors like broker reputation, account opening charges, and AMC. Choose brokers with intuitive trading platforms and research tools. Evaluate brokerage fees, customer support, account features, and security measures.
HDFC Bank charges interest rate on its home loan in the range of 9.4 to 9.95 percent per annum. SBI charges a rate that hovers between 9.15 percent and 9.75 percent based on the borrowers CIBIL score.
A loan against your demat shares allows you to obtain credit by using your shares as collateral. This enables you to leverage your investments without having to sell your shares to access the capital. The loan requires no additional collateral beyond the shares already held in your demat account.
Gen Z faces financial uncertainty due to global crises, student debt, and rising costs. A fixed income helps in budgeting, credit building, and planning for the future, empowering them to pursue long-term goals.
To trade futures, ensure your demat account is enabled, understand futures contracts and margin requirements, choose a brokerage platform, fund your trading account, place orders according to your strategy, monitor positions closely, and be aware of the risk of capital loss.
The government fears that rising prices at the mill level may lead to a spike in retail prices if not curbed immediately by releasing higher stocks of sugar.
Consolidating your demat accounts involves a straightforward process, provided your shares are unencumbered and you have settled any outstanding payments to your broker.
Providing relief to those taxpayers who failed to link their PAN and Aadhaar by the June 30, 2023 deadline, the Tax Department has relaxed the deadline for imposing penalties and no action will be taken for a short deduction of TDS in case the assessee links his/her PAN with Aadhaar by May 31
While your CIBIL score is a key factor in determining your eligibility for an unsecured loan, banks consider other aspects of your financial profile as well such as your income, employment stability, existing debt obligations, and overall credit history.
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Merely taking personal loan is not a positive move for the credit score; it can be good or bad depending on how you manage its repayment.
You can always fall back on your gold investments in your darkest movements. With gold purchases through the web being now easy and available, you have to just choose between the various investment options after considering myriad factors.
Holding a number of mutual funds in a number of AMCs is not uncommon. It is, therefore, vital to manage all accounts with ease and comfort
A 1.25 trillion plan is set to elevate Indias tourism and urban transit, as ropeway companies gear up to revolutionize connectivity across scenic and urban landscapes
Top OTT release this week: For those who are looking for the list of recent OTT release for their binge-watching list. Catch the full list of OTT release here
To prove your claim to be genuine, you have to submit all the genuine proofs regarding your income & health to the insurance company for them to assess risk & charge suitable premium. An insurance company cannot reject a genuine claim no matter how loss making the claim is.
Gen Z is revolutionising investing with a focus on financial independence and innovation. Setting clear financial goals and seeking professional advice can help navigate the investment journey with confidence.
Last week, Swiss watchdog Public Eye said Nestle adds excess sugar to its infant products and breakfast cereals sold in low- and middle-income countries, including India
Bajaj Finance said that risk metrics across all businesses were stable except rural b2c segment. In Nov, RBI asked the lender to stop giving fresh loans under its lending products eCOM and Insta EMI Card, citing non-compliance with digital lending guidelines
Indians love their movies. But global entertainment firms dont like being in India that much. They have refrained from active investment; their movie production operations are more or less defunct. What explains this disenchantment? Heres one answer: You cant run the country on a tourist visa.
The energy transition requires vast quantities of metals. But miners are reluctant to invest
The default language of EPF account details is English. So when you send the SMS, you will receive the information in the native language of Brits unless you categorically ask for in a regional language.
Similar to traditional MFs, ETFs consist of a basket of securities that provide investors exposure to a variety of assets.
Compliance requirements for demat accounts include documentation, KYC norms, transaction reporting, and regulatory disclosures to ensure investor interests, market integrity, and legal compliance in financial activities.
Moratorium period is also referred to as the look-back period in insurance. This is a safeguard clause built-in for the policyholders.
If a borrower has no credit score or history, banks may consider him/her as a higher risk borrower since they have no past data to evaluate their creditworthiness.
Real estate in India remains a top investment choice in 2023, driven by economic growth and high asset allocation by Indian households. The article discusses diverse investment options like luxury rentals, second homes, ETFs, REITs, and fractional ownership.
The law is unrestrictive, but lack of awareness and risk aversion makes the enforcement weak
Top 5 investments that can make you rich: On National Financial Awareness Day, consider investments like stocks, and mutual funds, among others for solid returns
Making regular mortgage payments demonstrates to credit bureaus that you are a responsible borrower. This positive payment history can have a significant impact on improving your credit score.
Wealth managers are instrumental in helping articulate financial goals, setting realistic targets, and crafting a tailored financial plan that aligns with both your personal aspirations and financial circumstances.
Personal loan terms and conditions can differ among lenders, yet several essential factors are worth considering.
Several OTT movies and series released this week including Ayali, Abar Proloy, Kohrra, Inspector Rishi, Killer Soup, Tooth Pari, Undekhi, The Night Manager, Dahaad, and Mai.
There are numerous ways to address personal loans and decrease the overall interest you pay on them.
Nikhil Kamath supported an inheritance tax in India in his video, advocating for wealth redistribution. At present, inherited assets in India remain untaxed due to the abolished inheritance tax. In his recent comments, Sam Pitroda supported inheritance tax law in India inspired by the US.
India's counter to the G7's proposal for a diamond verification centre in faraway Belguim is traceability centres in Surat or Mumbai, the country's diamond processing hubs
The directive comes at a crucial time as it aligns with the end of the sugarcane crushing season and supports India's ambitious ethanol-blending targets
Goal-based investing involves strategic planning, disciplined saving, and strategic investing for achieving financial milestones like buying a home or retiring comfortably.
Love Sex aur Dhoka 2 Box Office Collection Day 6: Dibakar Banerjee's movie earned 5 lakh on sixth day after its release on April 26
If one tries to understand tax politics in India, only 0.5 per cent of voters now pay any meaningful income tax in the country, says Ashneer Grover.
Turns out, shrinking AI models is what Big Tech is doing to reach every user in the world.
The hospitality company's revenue rose 16.5% and net profit 25.5%. Its new ventures like budget hotels and catering services showed significant growth, too.
T Rabi Sankar's term as RBI Deputy Governor extended for a year from May 3, 2024. With a background in economics, he has been involved in developing government bond markets and debt management, in addition to overseeing key departments at RBI.
TikTok, which is used by more than 170 million Americans, most likely won't disappear from your phone even if an eventual ban does take effect
A will is an instrument of testamentary disposition of property whereby one transfers or bequeaths his property to the named beneficiaries on his death.
DoT will send a reference to Trai in a few weeks to begin a fresh round of consultations on frequency allocation, pricing of the airwaves and to address issues of level playing field and security requirements
The central bank has barred the private sector lender from new issuances due to deficiencies in the bank's IT system in 2022 and 2023.