Cyber frauds: How are money mule scams impacting India’s financial inclusion efforts?

Cyber frauds: How are money mule scams impacting India's financial inclusion efforts?

A 400% increase in payment frauds, cases where 125 young boys are collectively duped out of ₹1 crore, life savings lost to phishing fraud, and credit scores plunging due to fake credit fraud – these are some of the headlines we are unfortunately becoming accustomed to. Cyber fraud is burgeoning into a digital pandemic that … Read more

SEBI mulls boosting NRI/ OCI participation in IFSC-based FPIs. Details here

SEBI mulls boosting NRI/ OCI participation in IFSC-based FPIs. Details here

The current FPI regulations issued by SEBI states that NRIs or OCIs or RIs may be constituents of the FPI, however, the contribution of a single NRI or OCI or RI shall be below 25% of the total contribution in the corpus of the FPI and the aggregate contribution of NRIs, OCIs and RIs shall … Read more

Ensure financial stability before opting for zero-interest EMIs, says Raj Khosla of MyMoneyMantra

Ensure financial stability before opting for zero-interest EMIs, says Raj Khosla of MyMoneyMantra

A lot of millennials and Gen Zs take loans to fund their weddings. What’s your view on that? What are some of the things that they should keep in mind before taking a loan to fund their wedding and how should they go about it? Spending large sums of money on weddings is one trend … Read more

Fintechs and NBFCs can solve credit issues for SMEs and MSMEs, says Vikas Singh of Sugmya Finance

Fintechs and NBFCs can solve credit issues for SMEs and MSMEs, says Vikas Singh of Sugmya Finance

In an interview with MintGenie, Singh said that fintechs and NBFCs can play a considerable role in solving the credit accessibility and creditworthiness of SMEs and MSMEs. Edited Excerpts: India has the largest MSME base after China. Keeping that in mind, what trends do you think are dominating the industry right now? Can you highlight at … Read more

8 essential strategies for bespoke portfolio creation for UHNI investors

8 essential strategies for bespoke portfolio creation for UHNI investors

UHNI as defined are individuals that operate in large sums of money in terms of incomes and assets. They too are made of flesh and blood, they have a human mind, the only difference is their understanding and relationship with money. The relationship between a high-net-worth individual (HNWI) and their money is often complex and … Read more

Why should you consider maternity insurance before starting a family? Here are 5 key reasons

Why should you consider maternity insurance before starting a family? Here are 5 key reasons

The increasing expenses associated with childbirth in India are fueling a greater interest in health insurance policies that include maternity coverage. It is essential to explore the real-life challenges of starting a family, emphasising the necessity for thorough preparation. Maternity insurance emerges as a cornerstone in this readiness, offering essential support for the well-being and … Read more

Fiscal Empowerment: This is how mothers are redefining financial freedom

Fiscal Empowerment: This is how mothers are redefining financial freedom

The financial independence of women is described by the term fiscal feminism and it is becoming popular in India. This term represents women’s freedom in terms of money, especially those who are mothers since they are defying traditional barriers and redefining their roles within the financial sector. The emergence of fiscal feminism India has experienced … Read more

Your Questions Answered: What is the difference between mutual funds tracking Nifty Bank Index and Nifty PSU Bank Index?

Your Questions Answered: What is the difference between mutual funds tracking Nifty Bank Index and Nifty PSU Bank Index?

Nifty Bank Index vs. Nifty PSU Bank Index Investing in mutual funds that track specific indices is a popular strategy for many investors, offering a way to gain exposure to particular sectors of the market. In India, two notable indices that mutual funds often track are the Nifty Bank Index and the Nifty PSU Bank … Read more