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There has been debate in the media on whether motor insurance claims would be settled if the person travelling in the rear seat of a car doesn’t wear a seat belt. We discuss this aspect in detail. With the floods in Bangalore, many car owners may find that their vehicles are stuck in deep water on roads and parking lots. We discuss the steps and other precautions that car owners must take so that...

A retirement corpus should meet all expenses of an individual starting from retirement day to at least 100 years because the primary risk in retirement planning is survival risk. The typical monthly maintenance amount for a 30-year-old will be ₹16 lakhs by the age of 65. With ₹6.8 crore in a low-risk bond, one can maintain today’s equivalent of ₹25,000 per month lifestyle when they retire, given i...

It is now official— Liz Truss is the United Kingdom's new prime minister. She beat Rishi Sunak, her opponent quite comfortably but she cannot enjoy a honeymoon period – Truss will have to grapple with some major changes right now. What are her biggest challenges? And, how does she plan to take them on? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry died in a road accident on Sunday. He was 54. Mistry , initially remained in the shadows of his illustrious father Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry -- the head of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. He came to the spotlight when he was made deputy chairman of the Tata Group, with a clear understanding that he will take over as the chairman upon the retirement of Ratan Tat...

Tune in to Digital Gadfly, a monthly podcast series on all things digital marketing. Hosted by Shubho Sengupta, who if you follow him on social media you will know is the proverbial gadfly — a provocateur and a contrarian, constantly probing and giving you quirky viewpoints. This series will explore the ever-changing world on the web. Shubho works with brands helping them enhance their digital cap...

Asset management companies seem to be on overdrive when it comes to launching Fund of Funds (FoFs). Eight equity-oriented FoFs have been launched in the past six months and the total number of offerings is about 120 today. Compared to a regular MF, FoF invests in other mutual funds for various purposes. They differ in terms of costs, taxation treatment, types, and much more.  Tune in to this podca...

Peer-to-peer lending platforms attempt to match borrowers directly with lenders by way of providing them with a marketplace without the involvement of any financial intermediary. These platforms claim of providing attractive returns to borrowers in the range of 14-20 percent or even higher. Tune in to the podcast to find out aspects beyond such high returns which you should consider before going i...

A couple of years ago carrying cash in hand was normal and people would feel helpless when they lost their purses. But now, having cash in hand is not so necessary – thanks to UPI. But those days might end soon as the RBI is looking to introduce charges on UPI payments. In that direction, The RBI is looking for public feedback regarding UPI payments and charges. Is this a move in the right directi...

Mutual funds are a popular way of investing. There are a little over 1,100 open-ended funds if you take into account debt, equity, hybrid, and solution-oriented schemes. After a lull, fund houses have gone on an overdrive in terms of launching NFOs. More than three dozen new funds have been launched in just a few weeks. For instance, Franklin MF launched a balanced advantage fund after their debt...

Researchers have come up with more advanced cancer cure methods which may come to market in a couple of years. In this podcast, we discuss two upcoming breakthroughs in cancer cure. Listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, ace stock investor, passed away on Sunday morning. Known as the Big Bull of Dala Street, Jhunjhunwala was never afraid to take risks. There is a good number of retail investors who diligently follow Jhunjhunwala's portfolio. His work continues to inspire the stock market and beyond. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

Investing is a great way to secure our financial well-being. But, the paperwork and the need for discipline to research, stick to timelines, and follow up can make us lose patience. Listen in to find out how perpetual SIPs, multi-year insurance, auto-renewals and asset allocation funds can go a long way in making your investment journey smoother. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...

As India marks 75 years of Independence, the spotlight is on a sector that is strategic, and has contributed to making medicines relatively affordable, not just in the country, but also to people around the world - earning India the label of being “pharmacy to the world.” Giving us a peep into the rough and tumble, and milestones in this journey, is Satish Reddy, Chairman - Dr Reddy's Laboratories...

Nitish Kumar has done it again -- he has walked out of the alliance with the BJP yet again and has joined hands with the RJD, Congress, and the Left parties to form the government in Bihar. He took the oath of office for the 8th time on Wednesday afternoon. What's next for Nitish Kumar? Listen in to know more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/messa...

Around the world, health authorities are going ahead with vaccinating children below 12 years, as well, against Covid-19. This week, Israel started vaccinating the 0-6 years age group; Australia has recommended vaccinating immunocompromised kids. The US and UK are vaccinating kids above 5 years. In India, children below 12 years have not been brought under the coverage of Covid-19 vaccination prog...

Globally inflation has been persistent and central banks have been on a rate hiking spree. India is no different and we have had three rounds of increases in policy rates in three months. The central bank rate in India is now higher than what it was pre-covid. Are markets trading cheaper or more expensive versus pre-covid times? How will these rate increases impact corporate earnings and market va...

The Reserve Bank of India has hiked the repo rate by 50 basis points once again! With this, the key policy rate is back at the pre-pandemic level at 5.4 per cent. Now, the repo rate has reached its highest point since August 2019. RBI Governor Shaktikantha Das focused on four matters -- inflation, growth, performance of external sector and financial market conditions. Listen in to know them. --- S...

Karan Lamba, Head of Creator and Talent Partnerships, takes a deep dive into the creator economy and Snapchat's role in it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

In March 2020, when YES Bank went belly up and the pandemic hit the system, it accentuated the pain in banking space, especially for the mid-cap banks.  Some of the private banks that were earlier market darlings till FY19 had their vulnerabilities exposed as asset quality issues came to light. What has happened in recent times?  Have the companies recovered and are there investing opportunities? ...

India’s 5G Spectrum auction is taking place on July 26. Newer frequencies with varied usage are up for grabs and this is likely to propel the country towards a truly wireless experience? Who are the telecom players in the fray, what are the spectrum bands up for grabs and how well do India’s telecom players look going into the auction? Ayushi Kar, who has been covering the happenings in the teleco...

Today you can hardly imagine a world without lithium batteries. The man who gave them to the world, Prof John Bannister Goodenough, is celebrating his 100th birthday on July 25. In this week's quantum podcast, M Ramesh introduces us to the life and works of Prof John Bannister Goodenough, and his ongoing quest for cutting-edge technology. Listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters....

Since 2013, market regular SEBI mandated fund houses to provide investors with direct plans along with regular plans for all of their mutual fund schemes. Yet, the tilt is still more towards regular plans as only 22 per cent of mutual fund investments is currently under direct plans. Tune in to the podcast to get the key things you must know before choosing one from a direct or regular plan.  Parv...

All base metals are now in the bear market territory after falling over 20 per cent from their peak. What’s the reason behind this sell-off? Are corrections around the corner and what is the likely forecast for base metals over the next few months? listen in! Read the full story here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

While fintechs had a slow start, their growth accelerated during the pandemic. However, several challenges popped up their way. Will they choose to remain as a tech company in the financial services space?  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

The tax filing rush has started with the deadline for filing returns approaching. In order to ensure accuracy, the taxpayer has to have a clear idea of all the transactions . To solve this problem Income Tax department has launched Annual Information statement in November 2021 which has a comprehensive detail of the transactions and tax details. Why is it important for taxpayer and what all types...