Page 33 - Investment

A satellite town for Pune, Navi Mumbai

Hotspot: Lonavala

Mutual Fund: Nimesh Shah

Unlock the value of your gold

The recently approved government scheme provides both liquidity and returns

Waiting for US Fed action

RBI faces the problem of keeping the rupee stronger to import energy but not strong enough to hurt exports

Shopping spree minus glitches this time?

As e-commerce entities strengthen inventory and prepare discounts, they are also improving back-end technology for smoother transactions this festive season

Minimise investment risk through tax-free bonds

They offer better returns compared to other debt instruments and provide capital safety, too

Case study

Business Standard analyses one family's finances and suggests a way forward

Readers' Corner: General Insurance

Yelahanka, Bengaluru: Choose from apartments, plotted developments

Realty development in Yelahanka has scaled up considerably over the past few years, especially after the international airport relocated to North Bengaluru

Choose the executor of will carefully

It's best if a neutral person is given the responsibility. Avoid giving the duty to a beneficiary

Buy on dips

But, be ready to hold on for long to reap rich rewards

Market crash is different this time

This time, there was no panic at all. In fact, there was a heightened sense of 'it would be a shame to let a good crisis go to waste'

Don't buy a health plan for maternity cover

It comes with long waiting period, cap on charges and does not cover pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses

Keep calm and carry on

In the current market volatility, you can choose to book profits or buy cheaper stock. However, continue with core investments and don't trade

IPOs: Don't go for listing gains

Invest only if the company is raising money to grow its business

Should you sell or invest more in stocks?

It depends on your current situation and future requirements

Realty check: Budget - Rs 1.5 crore & Rs 2 crore

If you are looking at buying real estate and your budget falls within this range, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy

Readers' Corner: Debt counselling

Airlines should compensate for missed flights...

...If a passenger misses a flight on account of boarding announcement not being made

Back to reliable sectors

In the absence of significant policy reforms, FMCG, pharma and IT could be a theme over the next few months