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Losing interest in small savings?

With prompt quarterly revisions in interest rates, small savings schemes are getting unattractive in the current scenario. What are investors doing about it?




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Are digital payments gaining traction?

Non-discretionary categories such as fuel and groceries are seeing dramatic growth




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How has technology helped traders?

We sounded out some market participants to understand how the digital era has changed their lives




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Can farmers get better access to finance?

Samir Shah, MD & CEO of NCDEX, talks about commodity repository and the role it can play in lowering borrowing cost for farmers




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Do online distributors selling direct funds offer better deal?

Clearfunds CEO on how he plans to give best advice at lowest possible cost to investors




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How do global banks view Indian turf?

Hitendra Dave of HSBC India shares his views in a chat with BusinessLine




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Have you planned for festival spends?

Whether it is using an RD or piggy savings, each family has its own way. Here is what some people shared with us




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Why do retirees invest in MFs?

Senior citizens tell Portfolio what draws them to mutual funds despite the investment risks




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How will you fund the iPhone X?

Prospective buyers tell us how they plan to go about it




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How do you get back after a career break?

Women who returned to the job circuit tell us what worked for them




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Should you invest in an NFO?

New fund offers are aplenty. But not all are sound propositions. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind while deciding




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Is sugar in a sweet spot?

Prices will remain in the same range, between ₹3,600 and ₹3,700 per tonne, says Vijay S Banka




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How has life changed after the note ban?

People from different walks of life share their take, a year down the demonetisation path




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How they juggled their babies and business

Meet the women who pursued their passion while being stay-at-home moms




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How are small finance banks faring?

Collections are up and growth is returning to micro finance industry, says Rajeev Yadav




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How do they meet holiday expenses?

Be it saving for a vacation or banking on surplus income, going it alone or through agents, people budget for travel in their own way. Here’s how




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What’s your biggest investment miss?

As 2017 draws to a close, Portfolio sounded out investors on why they missed the bus in some cases




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Will BS VI norms curb pollution?

They will. But BS VI-compliant cars are not expected to be ready by April 2018, says Vikram Kirloskar




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How is life under the GST regime?

This is what businessmen Portfolio talked to had to say




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What do commodity traders plan to bet on in 2018?

Market players, both old and new, share their hopes and fears with Portfolio




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To save or to spend?

What do people plan for 2018, on the personal finance front? Here are some resolutions!




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Taking stock of the Budget

How will Budget 2018 impact the stock market? Traders and investors share their expectations




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What do taxpayers want from the Budget?

Almost everyone Portfolio spoke to is hopeful of an increase in the tax exemption limit to at least ₹2 lakh




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Is digital banking paying off ?

Delivering services through use of technology has helped manage operational risk




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Will the healthcare push pay off?

The National Health Protection Scheme should act as a catalyst to increase health insurance penetration in the country, says Gopal Balachandran




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How are old-timers playing the Budget?

Senior citizens tell Portfolio how they plan to make the most of the benefits offered to them




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Will NLC power to 20,000 MW by 2025?

Capacity additions are in full steam, says Sarat Kumar Acharya, who has been credited with bringing energy into the PSU’s operations




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Are MFs a woman’s best friend?

ELSS, balanced funds, equity funds, SIPs, et al — today’s women professionals tell us how they go about MF investing




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Will Budget offer cover for the common man?

The Centre’s focus on affordable housing and healthcare is a welcome step




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Should you shy away from penny stocks?

Only investors with an outsized risk appetite should try their hand at this segment




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How will you finance your higher education?

Students pursuing higher studies abroad tell us how they went about




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How do you make every rupee count?

How does one remit money overseas without spending a fortune? Parents and students share their experiences