COVER STORY
Diversification in the portfolio and staying the course with an eye on individual financial goals is what will get you through the tough phase
At The Crossroads
The year 2022 has been tough, financially speaking, with markets on a roller-coaster and back-to-back interest rate hikes by the central bank. The year was also a step-up in terms of technological advancements, as industries, from equity to banking to insurance, looked at ways to incorporate them in everyday transactions. We invited some leading experts across the equity, banking, insurance, and tax domains to talk about the challenges and achievements that marked 2022, and to understand how these will affect the lives of investors, consumers, and taxpayers going into 2023
Given the extreme volatility that marked 2022, the year ahead presents an interesting case for debt, gold and multi-asset investing. Equity investors should stick to flexible portfolios and staggered investment
The Indian economy and currency have fared much better than most developing and even developed economies, largely due to robust domestic consumption and active steps taken via the monetary and fiscal policies
Tech, data and analytics will back innovation and, thereby, customer centricity in insurance as consumer demands and habits witness a steady change
Revision of income tax slabs, expansion in deduction limits for some tax-saving instruments and specific measures to help salaried individuals are expected in the coming year
Crypto Market Crash: Is It A New-Age Money Crisis?
Here is how to calculate your tax liability under different tax regimes. We have created worksheets, which you can use to fill your own numbers and arrive at a broad number
Talk Back
The year 2022 has been tough, financially speaking, with markets on a roller-coaster and back-to-back interest rate hikes by the central bank. The year was also a step-up in terms of technological advancements, as industries, from equity to banking to insurance, looked at ways to incorporate them in everyday transactions. We invited some leading experts across the equity, banking, insurance, and tax domains to talk about the challenges and achievements that marked 2022, and to understand how these will affect the lives of investors, consumers, and taxpayers going into 2023
Given the extreme volatility that marked 2022, the year ahead presents an interesting case for debt, gold and multi-asset investing. Equity investors should stick to flexible portfolios and staggered investment
The Indian economy and currency have fared much better than most developing and even developed economies, largely due to robust domestic consumption and active steps taken via the monetary and fiscal policies
Tech, data and analytics will back innovation and, thereby, customer centricity in insurance as consumer demands and habits witness a steady change
Revision of income tax slabs, expansion in deduction limits for some tax-saving instruments and specific measures to help salaried individuals are expected in the coming year
NPS Gives More Power To Pension Savers
Crypto Market Crash: Is It A New-Age Money Crisis?
Here is how to calculate your tax liability under different tax regimes. We have created worksheets, which you can use to fill your own numbers and arrive at a broad number
OTHER STORIES
Check this list to ensure you submit proofs of all your investments and expenses to maximise tax benefits
Stock SIPs are gaining attention on the back of the popularity of mutual fund SIPs. They do come with some advantages, but are they for the not-so-seasoned investor? Here are some myths you should be aware of
Here’s How To Invest In Global Stocks
Falling into a debt trap can be emotionally draining. Debt management platforms can lend a helping hand in such situations, but at a cost
Fixing a withdrawal rate that is in sync with rising inflation or scaling down one’s lifestyle are some of the options that individuals can exercise in their retirement years
While the majestic Himalayan peaks have been the objects of admiration, worship and inspiration for ages, any endeavour to scale these towering heights require years of planning, training, zeal, and above all, money
You have a better chance of achieving most of your life goals if you start planning early
Flexi-cap DSP Tax Saver takes a fair exposure in mid- and small-cap stocks when opportunity knocks, allowing it to deliver superior returns in a bull run, and flexibility to switch to large-caps in a bearish market enables it to balance out returns.
A look at where you will pay the lowest EMIs for home, car and personal loans, and get the most out of fixed deposits
Homebuyer’s Guide To Bengaluru
Explainer: What Is Price-To-Book Value?
It’s never too late to take the first steps towards your life goals, as careful planning and asset allocation could help you reach the target no matter how far they may seem initially
Systematic Investment Plans (STP) are not just ordinary investment tools, but they go a long way in inculcating financial discipline and monetary security
Although finding the right equilibrium in a portfolio has been a perennial challenge, diversified multi-asset funds offer hope in a volatile market
ETFs primarily represent a particular theme or index. That said, they are vastly different from actively-managed mutual funds in terms of how they are managed and how they appreciate
Thematic investing is all about investing into an ecosystem rather than any singular sector. But like with all other investment strategies, one should take short-term tactical or long-term strategic allocation based on one’s individual risk profile
Experts talk throw light on how ETFs can be used to diversify their portfolios, how they are taxed and whether they are meant for regular income
Queries
Kotak Small Cap Mutual Fund bets higher on domestic consumption-related sectors, such as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), construction materials, consumer durables, etc.
