If you are planning to lock your savings in a fixed deposit (FD), it is reasonable to check the interest rates offered by different banks. Although most depositors prefer to open a term deposit account with a bank with which they share a long-term banking relationship, one can consider opting for a new bank so … Read more
After keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged for ten consecutive meets, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to cut the repo rate in the next monetary policy committee (MPC) meet scheduled in December. It is, therefore, recommended to lock your savings in fixed deposits (FDs) for as long as possible, argue experts. “If your … Read more
State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) with effect from October 15, 2024. The interest rates across all other tenures remain the same, however, MCLR for one-month tenor has been slashed from 8.45 to 8.20 per cent. Interest rate for overnight tenure stands at 8.20 percent … Read more
Before investing in a fixed deposit (FD), it is common, and even advisable, for investors to look for banks or financial institutions which offer highest interest rates on their deposits. Although it is common for banks to offer higher rates for long-duration deposits, one can still opt for short-term deposits to meet early financial goals. … Read more
If you are planning to open a fixed deposit (FD) account, it is advisable to first compare the interest rates offered by different banks. Although depositors tend to opt for the bank with which they share a long-term relationship, they can still choose a bank that gives them a higher rate of interest on fixed … Read more
Buy or sell: As discussed last week, both the Nifty and Bank Nifty indices were in overbought conditions, resulting in a significant correction over the past week. The Nifty index dropped by nearly 5%, closing at 25,014, while the Bank Nifty corrected by about 6%, ending at 51,462. The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest … Read more
A Cash Deposit Machine or Automated Deposit-cum- Withdrawal Machine (ADWM) — is an ATM-like machine that enables depositors to deposit cash into their accounts using the ATM-cum-debit card. One can use this machine to immediately credit their account without visiting the branch. The transaction receipt gives an updated account balance. Meanwhile, it is vital to … Read more
Have you ever faced a situation wherein you got your debit card linked to a portal for a monthly subscription to use a service such as Netflix or something else? And now you want to discontinue the service with immediate effect? There could be a number of reasons for this. Either you enrolled for it … Read more
Stocks to buy for long term: Despite persisting concerns over sticky inflation, elevated rates, geopolitical tensions and stretched valuations, the Indian stock market benchmark, Nifty 50, has seen an impressive gain of about 17 per cent this year so far. Experts are positive about the Indian market’s medium—to long-term growth prospects due to the durability … Read more
If you run short of cash and plan to withdraw your mutual fund investments, take a pause. There is another option: You can take a loan against mutual funds and not disrupt the long-term potential compounding of your investment. Several banks offer loans against mutual fund units at interest rates ranging from 10-15% per annum. … Read more