But first, what’s a portfolio investment scheme? It’s an arrangement introduced by the Reserve Bank of India to enable NRIs to invest in the stocks of Indian companies, and allows for both repatriation and non-repatriation of profits. But there are differences in PIS and non-PIS accounts that you need to consider before deciding on one. … Read more
The budget has brought in some major changes in taxation which would impact individuals. People may make some knee-jerk decisions as a quick reaction to the tax announcements and this article tends to suggest the do’s and don’ts to help people to avoid unwise actions. Before even getting into any specifics, regardless of changes in … Read more
Mumbai: India’s markets regulator has proposed tighter rules on trading in individual stock derivatives, arguing the rules were needed to avert risks of market manipulation after recent explosive growth particularly in options trading. The move comes after two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters in April that India’s top financial regulators would form a committee … Read more
In this conversation with Mint, Meenakshi shares insights about his investments and discusses the growth of fintech and its impact on mutual funds. What is your asset allocation? My portfolio looks something like this: 63% in equity, 30% in debt, 5% in cash for emergencies, and about 2% in real estate. I aim to maintain … Read more