Gold is seeing big action on two big back-to-back events – Donald Trump's election as the next US President and the Narendra Modi led Indian government's move to phase out existing Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes as part of a crac
In two back-to-back moves as a follow-up of a meeting with Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has sought to substantially ease the income security for post-retirement years of its
In a couple of days it will be Dhanteras, followed by Diwali, sparking buying in Gold. The yellow metal has been a stellar performer among asset classes since the beginning of the year and has returned over 20 per cent since
When you opened your bank account or went to the branch to transact business, you might have been offered a health insurance along with your account. Most banks have tie up with insurance companies to offer health insurance t
Buying a pension plan is advisable for long-term goal of old age income security. These plans provide regular payouts after your salary cheque ceases on retirment.
In one of the biggest banking security breaches in the country, it has come to light that nearly 3.2 million debit cards had been put at risk of fraudlent transactions after cyber criminal, who are assumed to be operating out
You plan to buy a life insurance policy and are scouting around for the best available product that suits your requirement and your pocket. You have checked the premium rates and the features of the policies on offer. But did
Non-convertible debentures (NCDs), issued by companies to raise funds, have been hitting the market in regular intervals. The most recent proposal is from Tata Motors which plans to get board approval soon to raise Rs 500 cro
Small-cap stocks have shown strong performance during the current year. The BSE Small-cap Index crossed 13,000 intra-day on Monday, and is inching close to its all-time high of 13,975 that it touched on January 7, 2008.
Should you take the plunge and go in for online purchases during the sales, which promise discounts ranging up to 70 per cent? Most believe that this could be a good time to buy.
While Amazon's 'Great Indian Festival' will be in place from October 1-5, Flipkart's Big Billion days and Sanpdeals Unbox Diwali Sale are slated to entice buyers between October 2-6.
The government's decision to double the investment cap of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) into equities from 5 per cent of the corpus to 10 per cent would be especially beneficial for members of the Employees' Provident F
The Kargil War, which erupted after infiltration by Pakistan was noticed across the Line of Control, saw the Sensex soaring nearly 35 per cent during the conflict period.
Terrorist attacks can happen anywhere including big cities as they mostly target areas with large gatherings. Customers may approach insurance companies for covering large scale events or gathering. Insurance companies issue
The Insurance Regulator and Development Authority of India (IRDA) has mandated that all insurance companies must offer the option of electronic policies from October 1, with motor and travel insurance policies to be mandatori
e-Insurance from Oct 1: The new move towards a paperless form of insurance is expected to bring in major improvement in the industry's functioning and would require companies to change their ways of operations by being more t
Trading in equities is becoming common among the salaried class. More and more of salaried employees are seeking to invest in stock markets to gain inflation-beating returns over the long run. Stock trading activities during
With the festive season already on its way to be followed by the marriage season, organisers of events would seek to insure their venues and equipment.
As a policyholder, you should be aware of the the situations in which insurance policy is considered a 'lapsed' policy and what can be done if you have not been able to pay up on time.
Equirus Capital, an investment bank in operation for nearly eight years, is set to offer Portfolio Management Services (PMS) area and is targeting asset under management of $100 million in couple of years. FeMoney spoke to Vi
Health cover has been one of the fastest growing segments within the insurance industry. However, despite its growth, the penetration of health insurance remains low in the country, rendering a large...
An ESIC cover is a gateway to medical facilities for many who cannot otherwise avail treatment at non-governmental hospitals due to the prohibitive costs.
The Reserve Bank of India has made it mandatory for Credit Information Companies (CIC) to provide one base level consumer Credit Information Report (CIR) free of cost every year from January 1, 2017.
Warning wilful defaulters of government's wrath, Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, on Thursday said: “If you (wilful defaulters) think you can just physically swim across the shores and avoid paying debts, then I don’t thin
