Systematic investment plan variants Systematic investment plans (SIPs) are an effective tool for investing in mutual funds for the creation of long-term wealth. SIPs allow investors to put in fixed amounts at predetermined intervals. Here are the different variants: Regular SIP A regular SIP is the plain vanilla variant and the most common type. Here, […]
Pension funds to invest in sovereign green bonds (SGrBs): How it will impact retail investors?
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has said that it will allow pension funds to invest in sovereign green bonds (SGrBs). As per a report in PTT, the government is expected to issue sovereign green bonds in the second half of the current financial year. The decision by the PFRDA to allow funds to […]
Paytm to become free cash flow positive by the year-end: CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Fintech firm One97 Communications which goes by the brand name of Paytm released their Q1 results on Friday. During the April-June quarter, the company narrowed its loss to ₹357 crore which was a sharp decline from ₹6,444 crore in the corresponding period last year. Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma talked about the growth […]
T-bills are safer and better than fixed deposits
Indians invest approximately ₹60 trillion every year. Of this, around 50% of household savings is invested in real estate and about 15% each in bank fixed deposits (FDs) and gold. Many investors prefer the safety and comfort of physical gold even though there are alternatives to this asset class in the form of gold funds […]
Income tax return (ITR): How to check IT refund status online
As the last date for fling income tax return (ITR) 31 July is nearing, many taxpayers are yet to file their IT returns. But for those who have already filed their ITR, the income tax department has started sending refunds back to the accounts of those who are eligible for refunds. If a taxpayer fails […]
Here’s how to cancel Amazon Prime. No, it’s not just you. It’s pretty confusing.
Ever thought about everything Amazon knows about you? I don’t just mean your favorite shampoo and what kind of food your dog eats. Use this link to get a copy of everything Amazon knows. Amazon Clinic is a whole different level of data collection. Is it safe to use? Prepare to be shocked. Here’s my […]
Netflix adds nearly 6 million paid subscribers amid password sharing crackdown
Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing appears to be paying off. The streaming giant on Wednesday said it added nearly six million paid subscribers during the three months ending in June, bringing its total to more than 238 million globally. The company said it has now launched paid sharing — its effort to get users to […]
Google’s Nearby Share is now officially available on Windows
Google has announced the full launch of its Nearby Share app on Windows, following a beta period that started back in March. Nearby Share has been a built-in feature on Android for many years, but until recently, you could only use it between Android phones. Essentially, it allows users to transfer files between devices over […]
PM Kisan 14th installment: Government will release funds next week on this date
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan Yojana) 14th installment is scheduled to be released by the Central Government next week. The government will release around Rs 8.5 crore to PM Kisan beneficiaries. Under the scheme, eligible farmers will receives Rs 2000 per installment and total of Rs 6000 in a year. It should […]
NIA 2023 Jobs Recruitment Notification of Data Entry Operator Posts
NIA 2023 Jobs Recruitment Notification.National Investigation Agency inviting applications for the positions of Data Entry Operator.Interested and Eligible candidates can apply for the positions. Last Date for Submission of Application is on 20th August, 2023. No.of Posts and Vacancies :- Data Entry Operator – 34 Qualification: Check Official Notification Salary Details: Rs.29200-92300/- Per Month Age Limit: 56 years […]