From Nithin Kamath of Zerodha to Uday Kotak: Market experts mourn Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's demise

The 62-year-old Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away on Sunday morning in Mumbai.

How does an investor measure a mutual fund’s volatility? Things you need to know

Before you invest in a mutual fund, you should evaluate its performance based on its returns as well as on the consistency of these returns — something that can be measured by standard deviation. We share more details on this here.

Zero cost term plans: Getting insurance premium back in case of discontinuance

Under these term insurance plans; policyholder can discontinue paying premiums at a stage of life where they feel they don’t need an insurance any more

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala: What made the man so special

<ul><li>Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has left a legacy behind. A perpetual believer of India story, he was always bullish about the country because of the immense opportunities. He had also been vocal about the reforms initiated by the government which he believed will not only facilitate India's growth at present, but will open several new opportunities in future also.</li></ul>

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, India's Warren Buffet, dies at 62

A chartered accountant by profession from the desert state of Rajasthan, Jhunjhunwala started dabbling in stocks while in college and went on to manage a stock trading firm, RARE Enterprises.

How RBI’s New Guidelines on Digital Lending Impact Consumers

<ul><li>To sustain India’s leadership in fintech globally and to keep bad actors from giving digital lending a bad name, the RBI announced a new set of rules. Here’s how they concern consumers.</li></ul>

Your Questions Answered: Choosing between PSU and corporate bond funds

Here we aim to address some of your most pressing personal finance queries. Read further to make the optimal use of your money!

How to set up a mutual fund STP? A step-by-step guide

If you want to move one fund’s receipts to another fund, one of the convenient ways to do is via systematic transfer plan (STP)

Bullwhip effect: How does it lead to inflated demand in the market?

The bullwhip effect is a mechanism through which demand signals intensify as they go up the supply chain. Continue reading to learn more about the various contributing elements that might lead to the bullwhip effect.

Retail inflation eases to 6.71% in July but still above RBI's threshold

With retail inflation continuing to remain high despite a fall in prices of vegetables and edible oils, among other commodities in July, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) might go for another rate hike in September.

ONGC posts record net profit of ₹15,206 crore in Q1

ONGC's net profit of ₹15,205.85 crore or ₹12.09 per share in the April-June period is against ₹4,334.75 crore, or ₹3.45 a share reported in the same period a year ago according to a stock exchange filing.

RBI directs loan recovery agents not to intimidate borrowers, no calling before 8am & after 7pm

While issuing additional instructions to regulated entities including banks, NBFCs and ARCs, Reserve Bank (RBI) said it has observed that recovery agents are deviating from its instructions with regard to the recovery of loans.

Godrej Industries Q1 profit up 38% at ₹258 crore

Godrej Industries had posted a net profit of ₹185.99 crore for April-June period a year ago, Godrej Industries said in a BSE filing.

LIC net profit jumps to ₹683 crore on record policy sales

LIC's profit rose manifold despite lower margins, which the management attributed to changed product mix and booking less than 50 per cent of the profit from equity which plunged to ₹5,076 crore from ₹11,368 crore in June 2021.

Weekend Wrap: Top news and market movers this week: 12 August 2022

<ul><li>From top newsmakers to market performance, here's the market wrap for the week ended 12 August 2022.</li></ul>

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International Youth Day 2022: 5 important wealth and investment aspects that the youth must know

<ul><li>Start investing as soon as possible and you will find it very easy to accomplish all your future financial goals –be it purchasing a vehicle or pursuing further education in a foreign institution.</li></ul>

Personal Finance

Market up on a fine balance between various indicators, but the road ahead not smooth: Mahesh Nandurkar of Jefferies

<ul><li>Nandurkar pointed out that there seems to be a belief that the Fed is not going to be that much hawkish anymore because the inflation seems to be getting better.</li></ul>

BFSI, consumption may lead next phase of the rally, says Jaspreet Singh Arora of Research & Ranking

<ul><li>The market has largely digested recent rate hikes in US and India and another 50-75bps before December 2022, said Arora.</li></ul>

Want to master the markets? This is why aspiring traders should not rely too much on self-help hacks

I am an autodidact myself and am grateful to the various self-learning mediums I have turned to over the years, but I have also learnt that while they are valid at times, there is a lot more that is required to become a profitable, professional trader. I will list out some popular self-learning options that new traders turn to below.

Police Tactics Are Chilling India’s Crypto Winter

The country has chosen threats of jail over regulation and that is likely to send its digital currency entrepreneurs overseas.

Expert Speak

Credit demand is gathering momentum; Will deposits catch up with the pace?

While credit demand is increasing from all sides, deposit growth has lagged. According to the RBI data, credit growth in the system was 14.52 per cent in the fortnight ended July 29. But deposit growth was merely 9.14 per cent during the same period.

What do the RBI's forward-looking surveys reveal about the Indian economy?

The current situation index (CSI) has improved by 1.4 points from 75.9 in May 2022 to 77.3 in July 2022. In addition to that, the future expectation index registered only a marginal improvement, rising to 113.3 in July from 113 in May.

Why are fuel prices expected to climb despite crude oil being at a 6-month low

BPCL posted a standalone net loss of about ₹6,290 crore due to a rise in operating expenses. The company's total expenditure during the June 2022 quarter jumped 87 per cent to ₹1,26,905 crore. Similarly, HPCL posted a standalone net loss of ₹10,196.94 crore for the June ending quarter.

Varun Beverages: Growth in newer brands to support overall volumes

Varun Beverages is expanding the distribution network into new territories where it has very small market share indicates huge scope to grow.

DEEP DIVE

Why investing in gold never disappoints; 6 points

Gold deserves respect and position as more than just a mere hedge against inflation. The shine of gold is perennial and so is its value in one’s savings and investment portfolio. Gold returns have exceeded 10 percent in the past seven years, unbiased of the stock market upheavals and the effect of the pandemic, thus, marking it as a must-have in your list of investments.

Abigail Johnson of Fidelity has her investment philosophy grounded in logic and experience; 4 key points

Abigail Johnson’s name shines bright in the world of investing. Among the few women investors that the world knows, Johnson carved a name for herself with her investment styles that still stand the test of time. 

Recession or not: Follow these 11 hacks to stay moneywise always

Recession is at our doorsteps, but this does not mean that we panic. Irrespective of how the downturns in the global economic cycle will affect one and all, adhering to simple money-saving tips and investment tricks can save us from the impending financial meltdown. 

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Car sales: Winners and losers of this year

Passenger vehicle (PV) sales grew by an impressive 27% in June 2022 when compared with June 2019.

Realty prices continue to surge as recently-concluded deals indicate

From Microsoft, Oberoi Realty and JMC Buildtech to Godrej Properties, mega land deals materialised across the length and breadth of India

Electric two wheelers' growth increases at a lightening speed

The capacity of ola electric is likely to rise to 10 million this calendar year from the current limit of 2 million

Want to buy a car? There is a huge wait-list

Even though carmakers globally are suffering from low sales due to chip shortages, buyers continue to line-up at showrooms to book their drives.&nbsp;

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How to calculate the right corpus for your child’s higher education?

The increasing competition amongst government universities is pushing students to move to private institutions. Therefore, building a financial corpus for your child is essential provided you start at the right time.

As cyber threat cases are on a rise, follow these tips to keep fraudsters at bay

There are several ways to protect your data such as card tokenisation, avoiding to open suspicious links on your device, and not sharing OTPs with anyone

How to protect equity gains in a volatile market?

Volatile markets usually consist of steep losses followed by short covering rallies in a continuous cycle.

<ul><li>Volatile markets usually consist of steep losses followed by short covering rallies in a continuous cycle.</li></ul>

How To

Life insurance: Key things to avoid about term period, coverage and payment options

Always go for a term insurance plan which gives you substantial coverage at a low premium. Once you have decided to go for the term plan, here is how to figure out the coverage amount you need

Income Tax: Planning to file a revised ITR? Things you should know before you go ahead

It is that time of the year when you might want to revise the details in the ITR that you had filed. Submitting your ITR in a huff may have caused you to miss out on submitting necessary information or submitting wrong details regarding income and others. Just log on to the IT portal to correct the same.

Treasury Bills: Are they a safe investing option? Things to know before you invest

Treasury bills are money market instruments, which are short term debt instruments issued by the Government of India. They are issued in three tenors: 91 day, 182 days and 364 days. Read further to know more about them

Investing in bonds? Know the 8 types first before you make a foray

Putting money in bonds is an interesting investment option, though not many are not aware of them. Also, ignorance regarding the kinds of bonds and their features refrains many investors from availing of their benefits.

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How does delisting of shares affect the shareholders?

Delisting involves withdrawing shares of a publicly traded firm from a stock exchange where they were previously listed. In reaction to any misconduct on the side of the company, SEBI may enforce it or the firm may choose to do it freely. To learn more about delisting, keep reading.

ETFs vs Index Funds: Know the key differences before you invest

So many people inquire about ETFs and index funds and the difference between the two. While both are passive investments, there are many factors that you must consider before choosing to park your money in any one of them or both. 

Pledging of shares: What is it and why do promoters do it?

Although pledging shares are a popular way for enterprises to generate financing, corporations see this tactic as a last resort for getting funding from lenders. Go through the article as we explain the reason behind this happening.

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Meme Of The Day: When rebalancing your stock portfolio is important

<ul><li>One of the keys of investing in the stock market is regular checking on your stocks and rebalancing whenever necessary. </li></ul>