Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) and Pension Mutual Funds are both tax-saving instruments and are eligible for a tax deduction of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Listed below are some of the differences between ELSS and

Equity Linked Saving Scheme (ELSS) and National Saving Certificate (NSC) are both tax-saving investments and are eligible for a tax deduction of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Listed below are some of the differences betw

Imagine running out of fuel and being stranded at an unknown location! What would you do? Freak out? Relax! This is when the roadside assistance cover comes to your rescue. As the name suggests, a roadside assistance cover provides a host of benefits

Systematic Investment Plan or SIP is a method that allows investors to invest a pre-decided amount of money in a set of stocks at regular intervals through mutual funds route. SIP helps one stay invested consistently. In SIP, investors are allocated

Mutual funds are considered to be the most popular investment vehicle. Most of the investors invest in mutual funds in order to diversify their holdings and earn maximum return. While it is true that mutual funds provide diversification, it is also i

A lot of people wish to make money from equity markets. However, not every person has the knowledge and expertise to do so. Investing in equity markets directly is a risk not everyone is willing to take. So, they invest in equity markets through anot

Equities have out-performed any other investment assets in India over the last many years. NSE Nifty has given an average annual return of 12.5 in the past 10-15 years. But there are some stocks that have eroded investor’s wealth as well. Choosing

Common Indian mindset is that the regular pension or lump-sum amount withdrawn from various investments made earlier in life, will suffice to lead a comfortable and financially independent life post-retirement. But, its time you moved over this age-o

Usually, when a person starts investing, he starts off with mutual funds. Mutual funds give an investor a lot of exposure to different sectors and industries without letting him pick an individual stock. Choosing a wrong mutual fund can burn a big ho

Car is among one of the most prized possessions for an individual. Naturally, while buying a new car, one makes sure to buy all the necessary add-ons in order to protect his car from any major injury. Here are some of the riders one can purchase whil

Financial market investors are classified based on risk appetite. Risk appetite is the amount of risk an investor is willing to take while investing. An investor’s risk profile can be conservative, moderate, moderately aggressive or aggressive.

Derivative is a type of financial instrument, whose value is derived from underlying assets. Underlying assets can be equities, interest rates, currencies and commodities. Derivatives are mainly used as a risk management tool where you can transfer t