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Can it be paying to be a contrarian investor in a bull market?

Contrarian investing works for both set of investors, those who follow market regularly as well for those who follow it only at certain times. The strategy pays off both in bull and bear markets. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Bank vs HFCs: Find out lowest home loan rates for loan above Rs 75 lakh

Due to the higher ticket size, i.e., more than Rs 75 lakh, you may have to dole out a higher interest payment when compared to a low value loan. Most of the lenders charge a higher rate to high ticket home loans. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

IDBI customers to get only 20 free cheque leaves per year from Jul 1; other services too revised

Introducing the revision of services in savings bank accounts, the lender in a notice said the free transaction limits (for select facilities) and lock discounts offered to individual savings bank customers are being revised from July 1, 2021. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Why the stock market shrugged off Covid impact on businesses

The lockdowns this time around did allow more economic activity and were of shorter periods compared with last time when the duration was very long. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

IFSC codes of erstwhile Syndicate bank branches to change from July 1

The new IFSC can be obtained through URL canarabank.com/IFSC.html or accessing the website of Canara Bank or by visiting any Canara Bank Branch. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Equities vs endowment life insurance plan: Where should I invest?

Every week, guest experts answer queries from readers of ET Wealth on various topics ranging from tax to investments to insurance and more. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

My deceased wife is a co-applicant in our joint demat account. Can I now trade shares on my own?

Every week, guest experts answer queries from readers of ET Wealth on various topics ranging from tax to investments to insurance and more. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

SBI launches Kavach Personal Loan for Covid-19 patients

Under this scheme, customers can avail loans up to Rs 5 lakh at an effective interest rate of 8.5% per annum for 60 months which is inclusive of three months moratorium. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Value investor PPFAS refuses to chase ‘hot’ stocks, tells investors it may underperform

Thakkar bemoaned that the current market dynamics are such that it feels investors are saying “what Covid?” despite India witnessing a deadly second wave of Covid-19 infections that has left the country scarred and grieving. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Covid effect: Many now in a hurry to create wills to secure family wealth

There has been a spike in registration of wills, succession planning at family businesses, and estate planning over the last year. Moreover, the pandemic has made such legal processes age-agnostic. While in the past mostly parents or grandparents may have made a will, many such families now want their children (often in their late 20s and 30s) to make one too. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Can cryptocurrencies be included in a sensible investor's portfolio?

While we’re talking of cryptocurrencies in general, much of the background material is on Bitcoin, simply because that is the one digital token that has been there for the longest time and has a history, if you may! via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

‘Quantum Long Term Equity Value Fund sees 7.11% rise in NAV in one month’

S&P BSE Sensex increased by 6.67% on a total return basis in the month of May 2021. After the resurging covid-19 wave in April, markets have reacted positively to the fall in the new daily cases and overall positivity rate of infections this month. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Five tips to help NRIs optimise tax savings while living and earning abroad

These tips include making the most of your pension fund and home loan deductions, as well as maximizing the provisions on the sale of foreign assets. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Money matters to take care of after parent's death

The importance of having a will cannot be over-emphasised because of the ease it offers in sorting financial matters after the death of a parent. Having nominees is a big help in transferring some movable assets as well. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

What to do with Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID and other official documents after death of holder

Here is a look at how to deal with different government official documents such as PAN, Aadhaar, passport etc. of someone who has passed away. How long are they supposed to keep these? Further, can they surrender these documents to the institutions governing and issuing them? via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

How the new income tax portal will simplify matters for taxpayers

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Govt to provide medical coverage, other benefits under Employees State Insurance scheme

Once notifications for ESI coverage are issued by the respective states/ UTs, the casual and contractual workers working with municipal bodies will be able to avail the full gamut of benefits available under the ESI Act such as sickness benefit, maternity benefit, disablement benefit, dependent’s benefit, funeral expenses etc. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Over Rs 3.5 lakh crore worth asset monetisation through REITs, InvITs likely in one year: Report

With InvITs and REITs now recognised as borrowers under the SARFAESI Act, lenders to these trusts, shall have adequate statutory enforcement options, absence of which was earlier becoming a constraint for bankers to lend directly at trust level. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Consider porting your health insurance policy in these situations

Health insurance portability allows policyholders to port their insurance policy from one insurer to another. Health insurance premium shooting through the roof, claim taking unusually long to settle are just some of the reasons you may want to switch insurers. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca

Are you averse to booking losses in stocks? It’s best time to remove the weeds

A typical retail investor portfolio is likely to have many low-grade stocks and even penny stocks. Bull market presents opportunities to get out of the low-grade stocks and to invest the proceeds in quality stocks. via http://bit.ly/mumbai_ca