FINANCIAL DECISION
Our decisions have effect on nation's economy: New CBDT chief to I-T officials
New CBDT chairman Ravi Agrawal emphasizes the significance of decisions on the economy and ease of doing business. He calls for the creation of a 100-day action plan and stresses the importance of taxpayer trust and modern technology integration for efficient processes.
Retirement income: Why we need both, an income stream and a corpus
A monthly allowance will keep it simple and straightforward. The children and parents can agree on the amount and the former can simply credit it like a monthly pension or income. The dependent parent, spouse, sibling or relative is spared the discomfort of asking and enjoys the discretion to spend and save.PSM ID:
Kahneman left this world, leaving behind his legacy of insights – that can make you a better investor!
Daniel Kahneman's work emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior in finance and the role of financial advisors in guiding investors through market volatility to achieve success.
Sebi for mandatory disclosure of risk-adjusted return by MFs
"... it is felt that the risk adjusted return (RAR) of a scheme portfolio represents a more holistic measure of the scheme's performance because it quantifies the amount of return generated by a mutual fund scheme for each unit of risk taken to achieve that return," Sebi said in a discussion paper.
India central bank policymakers divided over rate-growth debate
Internal members maintain hawkish stance on inflation, with Governor Das cautioning against hasty actions for fear of worsening the situation
ETMarkets Smart Talk: We could see tweak in corporate & personal tax to boost consumption in Budget 2024: Samir Bahl
While the expectations on overall economic growth were unchanged, FED committee members increased their inflation forecast for 2024 and 2025 and hence in June 2024, Fed kept the interest rates unchanged at 5.50%.
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GST Council Meeting: Railway Platform tickets exempted from GST, biometric authentication push & other key decisions
At its 53rd meeting in New Delhi, the GST Council decided to implement nationwide biometric authentication to combat fake invoicing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced retrospective amendments to input tax credit timelines under the CGST Act from July 2017. The meeting, the first since the new government took office, also addressed various operational issues and recommended uniform GST rates for milk cans and carton boxes.
Bank of England keeps interest rate unchanged at 5.25% ahead of UK election
The BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates on hold, in line with economists' expectations in a Reuters poll. Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden and external MPC member Swati Dhingra remained the only policymakers to support a cut to 5%.
Here’s what to watch in Asian markets after Fed decision, CPI
Asian stocks and currencies rose after the Federal Reserve rate decision and US consumer price data. Equities and dollar-denominated bonds are set to benefit despite tempered optimism due to Fed officials revising rate cut forecasts.
US stocks hit record highs, dollar pares losses after CPI, Fed decision
S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs as U.S. Treasury yields fluctuated after the Fed's unchanged rates decision.
Nifty cools after record run, Sensex rises 150 points as investors eye US Fed decision
The broader NSE Nifty gained 58 points, or 0.25%, to end at 23,323. Domestically focused smallcap and midcap indices rose by over 1% each. IT companies, which count the US as a key revenue geography, jumped upto 2%. The likelihood of a Fed rate cut in September has decreased to 56%, down from 78% a week ago. The market capitalisation of all listed companies on the BSE surged by Rs 2.37 lakh crore to Rs 429.31 lakh crore.
Fed outcome expectations: Markets hawk-eyed for any clues on rate easing this year
The US Federal Reserve is anticipated to announce its key policy decision, including the trajectory of interest rate cuts and navigation of the economic landscape amidst inflation concerns.
Sensex, Nifty end flat after volatile session ahead of US Fed rate decision, CPI data
The Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, concluded Tuesday's trading session with marginal movement, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision and consumer price inflation data scheduled for Wednesday.
Sensex, Nifty off to a cautious start ahead of Fed meet and CPI data
Indian equity indices opened lower, dragged by financial stocks. Sensex down 107 points at 76,382, Nifty50 down 21 points at 23,238.
Modi takes charge as PM; first decision is to release Kisan Nidhi instalment worth Rs 20,000 cr for farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Monday, marking his first act after his third consecutive swearing-in. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), launched in 2019, provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible farmers, disbursed in three instalments of ₹2,000 each, directly to their bank accounts.
Why do we make poor investment decisions and how to avoid them
Investing has come to mean a flurry of activity. One must go about acting with assumed expertise, buying, selling, booking profits, revising and reworking. Keeping it simple and staid over the long term is boring in comparison. Poor investment decisionmaking is here to stay. We will crib about outcomes for a while, and then go back to doing the same things.
RBI MPC Meeting 2024 at a glance: Here's a one-stop guide to all key decisions
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the current interest rate at 6.5%, following a 4:2 majority decision. The panel projected real GDP growth for FY25 to be 7.2%, up from 7%. The MPC is also maintaining the Standing Deposit Facility rate at 6.25% and the Marginal Standing Facility bank rate at 6.75%.
The lying year
The protagonist struggles with financial mismanagement, leading to strained relationships. Thoughts of calling 911 for cash cross their mind, highlighting their desperate situation.
Threat of bad advice: A more crucial aspect of financial literacy is not just what to do with money, but also what not to do with it
The real pitfalls arise when bad financial products are marketed as good ones, and investors fail to recognise the deceit. If you are saving and investing, encountering such schemes is inevitable; it’s not an exception, but certainty. Thus, a more crucial aspect of financial literacy is not just what to do with money, but also what not to do with it.
Top stocks to buy: Bet on companies with healthy net profit margins to remain versatile during uncertain market conditions
The markets are expected to rally if the election results align with expectations. Nonetheless, persistent macro issues and valuation concerns may constrain the upside potential. Analysts suggest that investors capitalise on the current volatility by accumulating quality stocks.
FIIs follow 'sell in May and go away' mantra ahead of election results with Rs 25,600 crore sell-off
In May, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold Indian stocks worth Rs 25,600 crore, aligning with the 'Sell in May and go away' adage. Increased net shorts in index futures, outperformance of Chinese stocks, and concerns about high valuations contributed to the sell-off.
Centre to take decisive steps to strengthen banking system, says Finance Minister
In a post on X, Sitharaman said India's banking sector turned around due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong and decisive leadership, and recently achieved a significant milestone by recording its highest-ever net profit of over ₹3 lakh crore. "During FY 2023-24, public sector banks recorded the highest-ever aggregate net profit of ₹1.41 lakh crore, almost 4 times higher than ₹36,270 crore in FY 2014," she noted, adding that the government has turned banks from being "NPA-laden nightmares" into "pillars of jan kalyan".
Long-term investment in Bitcoin remains promising despite market volatility, says Kumar Gaurav of Cashaa
Kumar Gaurav, Founder and CEO of Cashaa, discussed the impact of factors like escalating crude oil prices and potential interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve on Bitcoin and speculative assets in an interview with ETMarkets. Gaurav says: "We are launching our earn, borrow, spend and store wallets in seven regions including Europe, UAE, India, Turkey, Indonesia, South Africa and Kenya as the first phase of our new direct-to-consumer business model."
Don't let emotions control your financial decisions: How to embrace the joy of liquidity over hoarded assets
Enjoy all those objects that have been a part of your life—your house, garden, books, jewels and boxes full of memorabilia. But be aware that with your passing, they revert to being mere things. They will be tossed away, given off, left to rust and rot, or grudgingly cleared and sold. Make it your mission to leave this life with as little clutter as possible.
The most dangerous bias in market & 4 ways to overcome it
Daniel Kahneman's work highlights the impact of overconfidence in decision-making processes, urging individuals to combat biases through critical thinking, data-driven analysis, humility, and expert consultations for informed and confident decisions in financial matters.
This large-cap mutual fund gave 16% returns in 3 years; should you buy?
SBI Blue Chip Fund: The fund has seen a leadership transition, with its seasoned fund manager passing the reins to a new successor. The previous fund manager had an unwavering focus on quality, supplemented with a buyand-hold approach. While the new fund manager will retain the quality tilt, he intends to incorporate the momentum strategy, which could bring in some churn in the portfolio.
Mind Over Money: 50,000 steps per week, yoga and meditation keep this CEO mentally & physically fit
Abhijit Bhave, MD & CEO of Equirus Wealth, exemplifies the fusion of leadership and holistic health practices, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach in achieving professional success and personal well-being.
What's gone horribly wrong with the US college admission system
Applicants have more anxiety than ever. Elite schools have more power than ever. Something had to give.
How to manage household income
The need for personal funds arises when allocations become acrimonious. Couples have their own personal finance personalities, honed by their upbringing and attitude to money. A portion of household income, even if one spouse is not earning, allocated for personal use with no questions asked, is essential to enable assertion of one’s preferences.
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