As a kid, traveling was never priority for my family. While we did travel, it was viewed more as a leisure activity to get away from our ‘normal’ lives than traveling for the sake of traveling. It was way into adulthood that I started looking at travel as something that not only let me get […]
In life, when you believe you will do well, you have taken the first step to doing well. This rule applies to investments, as well. Those who don’t believe in a better future, tend to be less successful as investors. This is not an unscientific opinion. Research has proved this. When you seek doubt you […]
Continuing with the traditions of reform-oriented policies of Modi Government, that was the message of Budget 2018. The thrust remains on bolstering infrastructure, healthcare, housing, agriculture, rural development, and social well-being. This will translate into better business growth and higher corporate profits. It is our considered view that this budget is optimally balanced. There is [&hell
Last week, we looked at how to measure returns. In that, we mentioned the fact that interest rates on fixed deposits are falling. This trend will continue. In such a scenario, as an investor not looking to take risks, what are your options? In India, most households prefer to invest their money in fixed deposits. […]
This is something people ask us often. What’s our view? Yes, a home loan can help you buy a house early in life but it is also a burden which many people want to get rid of as soon as possible. Deciding whether to close a home loan or not is always a tough decision. […]
Happy New Year, friends! New Years is a time for resolutions. And we intend to keep them, right? Wanting to do something and Doing something are two different things, we know. And that’s the first thing we must remind ourselves. Every year, many of us resolve to eat better, exercise, track expenses, etc. But in […]
Equity Markets Outlook Global: Surge in the world economies. Growth is picking up. Strong US economy, China picking up. Though commodities are best, equities are more favoured asset class among global investors. Only US continues to increase rates. Japanese equities likely to do well when there is strong US dollar. Money printing continues in Europe […]
On the occasion of women’s day we bring to you the second article from our savvy Women client on investment do’s and don’t’s. Mrs. Sulakshna Srivatsan is a prudent investor , a mother , quite resourceful and the one who has travelled path of investing herself as a banker in her earlier stint. Sulakshna holds […]
Many of you must be familiar with the name ‘National pension Scheme (NPS) ‘. Last year after budget 2015 it has got much attention through media and corporates alike for the additional tax benefit announced. We received many queries from our existing clients if it is worth to invest in NPS or not. Many corporates […]
Today Government of India (GOI) announced opening of second tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond issue.The issue is open for subscription till January 22.We got a query for should one look at investing in this scheme? Here is our quick take on the scheme. This is one of the Schemes which GOI wants to promote to […]