Financial Planning vs Investing: Do I Still Need a Plan?
Already investing in mutual funds, stocks, EPF or NPS? Understand financial planning vs investing and find out whether your portfolio is actually enough for your goals.
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Already investing in mutual funds, stocks, EPF or NPS? Understand financial planning vs investing and find out whether your portfolio is actually enough for your goals.
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Situational Awareness lost about 67% in July 2026 after leveraged AI positions triggered margin pressure and forced selling. Here is what investors can learn.
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FPIs returned as net buyers of Indian equities in July 2026. See which sectors attracted inflows, where selling continued, and whether the comeback can last.
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Compare NPS and UPS for Central Government employees, including contributions, pension calculation, withdrawals, family benefits, eligibility and key differences.
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India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors could shift long-haul cargo to rail while changing demand for HCVs, MCVs, LCVs, tractor-trailers and specialised commercial vehicles.
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Understand NPS for government employees, including Central Government contributions, tax benefits, investment options, withdrawal rules and retirement outcomes.
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The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%–3.75% despite persistent inflation and three dissenting votes. Understand Kevin Warsh’s interest rate dilemma and its impact on markets.
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See the best-performing Nifty 50 stocks in July 2026, ranked using one-month returns, one-year returns, recovery from lows and distance from their 52-week highs.
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Nifty IT surges 16% in July as AI bubble pops globally. FCNR(B) hits $32bn, NSE settles dark fibre case, Fed holds 9-3, Brent posts 24% monthly gain. Full breakdown inside.
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Compare NPS Tier 1 vs Tier 2 on withdrawals, tax benefits, contributions, equity limits and suitability to understand which account may fit your needs.
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India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, yet exports diesel worldwide. See how refining scale, Jamnagar and global shortages created this advantage.
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Why did Nifty IT rally nearly 16% in July 2026? See how earnings, AI revenue, deal wins and global rotation shaped the rebound in Indian IT stocks.
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Understand NPS withdrawal rules 2026 for normal exit, premature withdrawal, partial withdrawal, lump sum, annuity, tax and corpus limits.
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SP Group holds 18.37% of Tata Sons and owes ~₹60,000 crore. Fresh talks explore swapping ~7% for listed Tata shares. No deal yet - both sides remain divided on value. Here is the full picture: gross m
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Indian banks earned over ₹20,000 crore distributing insurance in FY26. HDFC Bank led at ₹6,927 crore. RBI's new mis-selling rules kick in from January 2027. Here is how bancassurance works, what the r
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FPIs bought ₹15,559 crore in Indian equities in the first fortnight of July 2026 — the second straight fortnight of net buying. Consumer services led at $765M, metals at $623M. Autos saw $721M selling
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Brent crosses $100, Houthis attack Red Sea tankers, rupee touches ₹97. FCNR(B) hits $20.7bn, Infosys cuts guidance, Nestle profits up 48%. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Brent crossed $100 on July 24, 2026. The rupee hit ₹96.80. India has $675bn in reserves but a $106.6bn RBI forward short. Here is how oil, the rupee, and RBI policy pressure each other and where house
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Two retirees, same corpus, same returns, same withdrawals - yet very different outcomes. Sequence-of-returns risk explains why. Full guide with ₹1 crore example, SWP impact, bucket strategy, and what
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US resumes Iran blockade, Brent hits $88, rupee at ₹96.28. CPI at 4.38%, WPI 27-month high. SBI MF IPO 41.66x. RIL posts record EBITDA. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Learn how to choose a financial advisor in India. Verify SEBI registration, fees, experience, conflicts, services and warning signs before hiring.
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Peace deal called off, Brent spikes to $80 then falls to $76. Nifty swings 517 points down, 244 up. TCS AI revenues hit $2.7bn. SBI MF IPO opens July 14. Full breakdown inside.
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Nifty Midcap 100 bounced 19.8% from its yearly lows in June 2026, closing near its 52-week high. See the four-factor ranking of the top mid-cap stocks and what drove the rebound.
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Surrenders made up 38.3% of life insurance payouts in FY26, ahead of maturity benefits at 36.9%. Here is what the RBI's FSR reveals about why, and what it means for your policy.
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India VIX hits 11.83, lowest since Feb 2026. Brent at $72, Hormuz flows cross 10mn bpd, FPIs near-neutral in June, TCS results on July 9. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Nifty rose 2.95% in June 2026 but is down 5.02% year-on-year. Shriram Finance ranked #1 with a 57.48% 1-year return. IndiGo posted the best monthly gain at 21.84%. Full ranked table of top-20 Nifty st
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EPF stops. Group health lapses. Advance tax starts. Here's what actually disappears when you quit your salaried job to freelance in India, and what to rebuild before you resign.
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Goal-based financial planning links every investment to a specific life goal. Learn what it means, how it works in India, and a 5-step framework to get started with your own plan.
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Brent crashes 10% to $72, India VIX halves from 27 to 13 in 4 days, Goldman upgrades India GDP, Meta buys into CRED, gold loans hit 41% of retail credit. Full breakdown inside.
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Both GIFT City IFSC and direct LRS use the same USD 250,000 annual limit. The real differences are product access, transaction costs, and ITR compliance. Full comparison for resident Indians.
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No SSY for boys? Here is what works instead. PPF, equity SIPs, NPS Vatsalya and post office schemes explained for parents planning their son's future in India.
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US-Iran deal signed, war ends after 107 days. Jio DRHP filed, NSE IPO announced, Brent at $79, gold crashes, silver down ₹10,000/kg. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday. Brent at $87, ECB hikes, SpaceX IPO 4x subscribed, India CPI at 3.93%, FPIs sold $30.71bn in CY2026. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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The bank approves EMI up to 55% of gross income. But your real affordability is lower - it depends on SIPs, emergency fund, insurance, and income risk. This article calculates the right number.
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SEBI's June 2026 interim order alleges ₹15.15 lakh crore revenue misrepresentation at Rajesh Exports over five years. The case was triggered by a shareholder complaint, not an audit. Here is what the
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RBI holds at 5.25%, India GDP hits 7.7% for FY26. Gold crashes 2.5%, US proposes 12.5% tariff on India, SpaceX files world's largest IPO. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Learn how NRIs can invest through GIFT City IFSC, including foreign currency accounts, mutual funds, PMS, AIFs, tax treatment, repatriation rules, and key risks.
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Nifty Mid-Cap 100 rose ~2.2% and hit a new 52-week high in May 2026 while Nifty 50 fell 2.6%. Power equipment, financial inclusion, metals, and telecom drove the top 20. Finnovate's four-factor rankin
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Nifty 50 fell ~2.6% in May 2026, but 14 of the top 20 ranked stocks posted positive monthly returns. Finnovate's four-factor model ranks all Nifty stocks on momentum, 1-year return, bounce from low, a
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Redeeming mutual funds for a home down payment triggers capital gains tax, breaks compounding, and often stops SIPs. This guide runs the full numbers - tax, opportunity cost, and SIP impact - before y
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No pension, no plan? Most Indian families misjudge retirement readiness by anchoring to a corpus number. Learn how to assess monthly expenses, healthcare risk, income structure, and estate access.
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Air India's FY26 loss exceeded Rs 22,000 crore, more than double FY25. CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned. The board is cutting capacity by 20%-plus. Here is what drove the crisis and what the turnaroun
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How much corpus do you need for Rs 1 lakh per month in retirement? Age-wise corpus targets, SIP required, safe withdrawal rate for India, and the healthcare buffer most plans ignore.
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India's 2025 insurance law passed by Parliament didn't extend open architecture to individual agents. Here's what changed, what didn't, and what bancassurance reform still means for SBI Life, LIC, and
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Confused between reducing EMI or reducing tenure after a loan prepayment? See what saves more interest, when each option fits, and use a quick decision checklist.
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SEBI is using AI to track finfluencers. Use this checklist to spot risky “tips”, verify registrations, and avoid misleading promos.
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EPF vs PPF vs NPS explained simply for India (2026). Compare returns type, tax buckets, lock-in, liquidity, and how to combine them for retirement.
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EPF or PPF, which is better? Use this India guide with a quick comparison table, tax notes, withdrawal rules, and a clear decision guide.
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Compare Term Insurance, Endowment, and ULIP in a clear, unbiased way. Understand costs, cover, returns, and why separating protection and investing works best.
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Compare family floater vs individual health insurance in India - costs, coverage, pros & cons, and when to choose each. Simple guide for professionals.
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Protect income and cashflows first. See why term and health insurance form the base of a solid financial plan in India - then invest with confidence.
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Understand what term insurance means, how it works, key benefits, and why every professional needs it. Explained in simple terms for beginners.
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How to claim Section 80D for parents and senior citizens in FY 2025–26 - limits, medical expenditure without insurance, preventive check-ups, old vs new regime, and examples.
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Discover how India's life insurance industry is evolving post-New Tax Regime (NTR). Learn the key trends shaping the future of life insurance in 2025, including AI, financial planning integration, and
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