Research Desk

Disbursement to Franklin investors stands at Rs 12,084 crore

Post the payout of the second tranche, Franklin's six schemes now have a distributable surplus of Rs 447 crore

When should you sell a poorly performing fund?

There are different ways in which a mutual fund can perform poorly, but not all justify selling it.

Do not mix insurance and investment

The mindset of getting 'something' on maturity is driving many to costly plans that offer very little insurance and only modest returns

Preparing for the next crisis: Practise hygiene

Maintaining financial hygiene is the key to an effective financial plan, more so during a crisis.

Investing on a salary of 35k

Sumit is a 24 year-old with a salary of Rs 35,000 and no major responsibilities. He needs to optimise his portfolio

Preparing for the next crisis: All-weather investing

Investing discipline helps bring an all-weather flavour to your portfolio, thereby helping you stay prepared for any eventuality.

How to buy the right health cover?

There are many different policies offering health cover, but only a few may be right for you. Here's a check on each of the major categories

Preparing for the next crisis: Build a safety net

It has been a year since the market crash in March and the outbreak of the pandemic. Here we discuss how building a safety net can help prepare you for such events.

Top-up health insurance for increased cover

A top-up plan is a cost-effective way to increase your health insurance cover. Here's what you need to know

Buy riders for additional cover

Do not buy a rider just for the sake of it. Always ask yourself whether you really need the extra cover