The basic reason is simple - a benchmark index does not represent anything other than the stocks in it. Read on to know what this means
Hot Spot: Bandra, Mumbai
Most insurers prefer to cover babies who are at least 3 months old. An easier way for would-be parents is to buy a health plan with maternity and baby cover or include the baby in group health covers
Investors could look at financials of non-PSU refiners, rather than relying on state-run actors
You might be bombarded with SMS advice, WhatsApp messages and online fast-money schemes. Here's why you should avoid them
As a government-owned behemoth, Life Insurance Corporation managed to stay ahead of the competition when the sector was thrown open - but only with some painful changes
A rapid fall in crude oil prices has meant the RBI is a year ahead of its inflation-targeting schedule
Registering it, making a video recording and removing ambiguities in drafting can help reduce chances of it being contested
Standard of living can push up expenses more than inflation. Factor it in while planning your savings
Despite short-term volatility, softening of interest rates and recovery in growth make a strong case for equities
With inflation eating into your savings and a rising life expectancy of well beyond 80 years, your provident fund corpus would give only some baseline support and for a limited post-retirement period
Hot Spot: New Gurgaon, NCR
A society is entitled to levy a charge provided it is approved by the general body at a valid meeting, in consonance with the bye-laws
Bank of Japan's decision to expand QE might ensure Indian stock markets remain buoyant