Future-Proofing Your Business & Wealth: Succession Planning with Private Trusts
Are you a business owner or an HNI? Have you ever thought about what would happen to your business if something unexpected were to happen to you? The sudden demise of business giants like Rakesh Jhunjhunwala or even Cyrus Mistry should serve as a wake-up call for all business owners to start thinking seriously about […]
Women in Finance: Driving Financial Inclusion and Empowering Households
Personal finance has long been considered a male-dominated field, but Indian women are breaking through that stereotype and taking control of their financial futures. In a post-pandemic world, a survey by Grow found that approximately 60% of women in the 18 to 25 age group make independent investment decisions. This is a significant shift from […]
The Future of Financial Advisory: Human, AI, or Both?
I asked Chat GPT to, “act as a financial advisor and tell me which investments are apt for me to accrue 5 crore by the time I turn 60.” The response: “As an AI language model, I cannot provide personalized financial advice without knowing your individual financial circumstances and risk profile. However…” and then it […]
NPS: A Viable Investment Avenue for Retirement Planning
In 2020, India was rated 34th out of 39 pension systems in terms of social security coverage. Despite progress, there is still a long road ahead in terms of increasing coverage under private pension arrangements and enhancing the regulatory framework to secure the financial future of more and more workers in the country. We often […]
Balancing short-term paranoia with long-term optimism
“But you need short-term paranoia to keep you alive long enough to exploit long-term optimism.” The quote suggests that having a short-term “paranoia” about money, or being cautious and mindful in managing one’s finances in the present, can help ensure financial stability and security in the long run. This allows individuals to be in a […]
Navigating the 2023 Union Budget: An In-depth Look
The Union Budget 2023 has brought some significant changes that will impact the lives of High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs). In this blog, we will take a closer look at these changes, and share our thoughts on how they could impact you. More Benefits for Higher Earners: Reduced Peak Rate Surcharge The budget has introduced […]
Uncovering the Truth: P&L of Individual Traders in Equity F&O
The stock market is one of the world’s most volatile and unpredictable financial markets. In recent years, the equity futures and options (F&O) segment has gained significant popularity among individual traders due to its high liquidity and low entry barriers. In this segment, traders can buy or sell futures and options contracts based on underlying […]
Republic Day Special: Building Your Financial Future
As we celebrate the 74th anniversary of India’s Republic Day, it’s important to reflect on not just the progress and accomplishments of our nation but also on our personal life journey’s so far. Just like our country makes a gradual transition to a modern state, it’s important to work on transitions in our personal and […]
Understanding Exit Load in Mutual Funds: What Investors Need to Know
When investing in mutual funds, it’s important to understand the concept of exit load. This is a fee that some mutual fund companies charge investors when they redeem or sell their units within a certain period of time after the initial investment. The purpose of this fee is to discourage short-term or speculative investments and […]
The Value of Comprehensive Health Insurance in India
Recent data on health insurance in India shows that asset sales or loans finance 47% of rural and 31% of urban India’s hospitalization costs. A health insurance plan or health scheme covers at least one member of 41% of Indian households, according to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5). These statistics highlight the importance of […]
