FINANCIAL DILEMMA
India’s climate dilemma will hang over PM Modi’s next five years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to lead India into a 'green era' while grappling with a reliance on coal energy. He faces pressure to meet climate targets, including net zero emissions by 2070 and massive renewable energy goals.
Should you buy a house now or rent it? Key factors that will help you to decide
While property market dynamics play a big role in effecting this decision, equally important is your personal financial situation and lifestage. There are other factors to consider. If you are thinking of buying a house, here the key things you need to check.
India’s climate dilemma will hang over Modi’s next five years
Modi, who has cast himself as climate champion for much of the past decade, will be under pressure to make faster progress toward existing green targets, including pledges to hit net zero by 2070, install a mammoth 500 gigawatts of non-fossil energy by the end of the decade, and corral a global alliance on solar power that aims to secure $1 trillion in investment.
Dilemma before mutual funds investors: Buy now or wait till election results?
Mutual fund investors face a dilemma amidst volatile stock market conditions during Lok Sabha elections. Fear of correction at peak market levels and FOMO driving sectoral/thematic funds. Analysts recommend balanced advantage funds, asset allocation funds, and hybrid funds for moderate risk appetite investors.
No more fretting over rising gold prices or purity of gold: Bring home stunning designs with the Tanishq Exchange Programme at 100% exchange value
Tanishq offers a Gold Exchange Programme where consumers can exchange their old gold jewellery for contemporary Tanishq pieces, providing value and updated designs.
Planning maternity breaks? How soon-to-be moms can make good financial plan
Mother's day 2024: This year Mother's day is on May 12, 2024. If you are soon to be a mom or planning to be one in next year or so, then it is important to have a good financial plan. This is to ensure that as a woman you have financial security. Read on to know how to make a good financial plan.
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Goldilocks gone? Rs 40,000 crore FII sell-off in banks, other financial stocks
FIIs have been selling financial stocks on Dalal Street, including heavyweight banks like HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, amid fears of the end of the Goldilocks period. The banks' Return on Assets is expected to decline due to pressure on margins and slower loan growth.
India grapples with climate policy dilemma amid renewable energy expansion: BP Economist insights
This dilemma, highlighted by BP chief economist Spencer Dale, underscores the mounting sense of "frustration and anger" in developing economies over Western-imposed climate policies.
5-point checklist to help you achieve your financial goals in 2024
Here are some pointers on forming an effective strategy that will help you achieve your financial goals in the new year.
How to make joint financial decisions as a family
Here’s what you can do to ensure the financial journey of the family is not rife with conflict and resentment over joint decisions.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Consistent rise in SIPs reflect the crorepati dream of retail investors: Sanil Kumar KV
Sanil Kumar KV says: "The surge in SIPs reaching Rs 17,000 crore in 2023 reflects a growing awareness among retail investors about the power of compounding. Salaried individuals should consider continuing SIPs until retirement, leveraging technology to start early, and benefit from the ease of accumulating wealth through consistent and disciplined investment practices. This approach aligns with the crorepati dream, emphasizing the significance of long-term financial planning."
5 financial mistakes young earners make
As you step into the spending and investing universe, you are likely to falter. Here are some missteps you should avoid.
From broken neck at birth to Wall Street success, the extraordinary life of Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta
Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management and the new Shark Tank India member, shared her remarkable journey with students, including overcoming thoughts of suicide after job rejection. From a broken neck at birth to Wall Street success, Gupta encourages embracing uniqueness and overcoming challenges.
Should you share money information with your children?
It requires discretion on the part of parents and maturity in children to be able to share and understand financial information, says Riju Mehta.
Is your child keen to pursue a career in sports? Key things parents need to keep in mind
The parents’ attitude is understandable since sports, apart from cricket, has hardly ever offered sufficient financial remuneration or stability to be considered a profession. Even if it does, the career span may be too short to provide a lifetime of financial support. So if your children are keen to opt for sports as a career, here are some things to keep in mind.
How to decide which financial advice to take and which one to ignore
Should you go by your parents’ age-old advice on buying a house, or the earnest tips from a friend who made a killing through cryptocurrencies, or perhaps try out the finfluencer who has 4.5 million followers? How do you decide whom to trust? Check here
How to prepare for the financial changes needed after marriage
Here are some changes that you need to carry out after marriage. Start with creating a new budget that takes into account the spouse’s income and altered spending. You could also start a joint bank savings account for contributions to household expenses, utilities and EMIs.
What to do if your financial status does not match that of your family or friends
While social acceptance is important, your financial stability will ultimately be more crucial for your own sanity and self-worth, says Riju Mehta.
To study or to work: A common dilemma of early career professionals
Early career professionals often face a dilemma between starting a job or pursuing higher education. Gaurav Yadav, Deputy Director (Admissions) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, suggests that individuals should gain practical experience before pursuing higher studies. This helps them understand industry dynamics and develop problem-solving skills.
Family offices at Gujarat's International Financial Services Centre run into a grey area
Differences have cropped up over the very nature of a transaction when a family moves money to a self-managed family investment fund (FIF) it sets up in the financial centre in Gandhinagar: Is it 'overseas direct investment' (ODI)? Or, should it be categorised as 'overseas portfolio investment' (OPI)?
The Importance of Financial Acumen for CXO Aspirants: Lessons from CXO Courses
Financial acumen is a crucial skill for executives at the C-level, such as CEOs, CFOs, and COOs, as they navigate the complex business landscape. It involves understanding and analyzing financial data to make informed decisions that impact the company's growth. CXO courses provide valuable lessons in financial acumen, covering topics like financial statement analysis, budgeting, risk management, strategic financial planning, and ethical decision-making. Developing financial acumen enhances leadership effectiveness and allows CXOs to drive growth, manage risks, and create long-term value for their organizations.
Money matters: How to set financial boundaries with friends
No matter how close the friendship, money issues are typically brushed aside. It’s important that you do not hesitate to set clear financial boundaries when it comes to affordability. More so, if there is a difference in your financial status. If you can’t spend in as prolific a manner as your rich friends, make the limit known before any activity is planned.
Be it financial advisers or tax consultants, here's why you should not hesitate to pay experts
Seeking professional help, whether it is from a financial adviser, tax consultant, or a legal expert, may save you more than you shell out.
The household budget leaks you should not plug
There are occasions that call for an unlikely outflow of funds, but it may be better to allow such leaks to preserve your sanity or relationships.
Growth versus interest rate dilemma decoded
The problem with higher interest rates is that households have less disposable income post higher interest outgo, which leads to lower spending. Slower spending by individuals impacts the growth in top and bottom line of businesses, which then consider holding off on investment and hiring.
Singapore’s star banker Piyush Gupta creates a succession dilemma for DBS
DBS Group Holdings Ltd., led by CEO Piyush Gupta for over 13 years, faces the challenge of finding a successor who can maintain the bank's success and emulate Gupta's leadership. The bank's recent online banking disruptions have raised concerns, but industry observers believe Gupta's legacy remains intact. There is no clear favourite to inherit Gupta's position.
How to protect your parents from financial fraud
Regular interaction, increasing their awareness on scams, and introducing safety protocol in their engagements could help them stay safe.
China's Micron ban highlights chipmakers' dilemma as Sino-US tensions grow
China's move against Micron, the biggest US memory chipmaker, was widely seen as retaliation for Washington's efforts to restrict Beijing's access to key technology.
Lenders' Dilemma: Restart Srei sale or review non-compliant bids
A majority of lenders did not favour accepting a non-compliant EMD since that would require changing the terms of the RFP and reinviting bids. Some lenders, however, were worried that the alternative option - liquidation of the twin Srei companies - will result in lower recoveries.
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