March 31st is the cut-off date to complete tax saving investments every financial year and with less than 90 days left to close our books of accounts, now is the time to minimise your tax liability.

Securing children’s future is among the topmost priorities of parents. Given the inflationary pressure in modern times on education costs and marriages, it is often not possible to meet the needs by mere savings.

Saving for specific life goals is at the heart of all investment decisions that we make. Among the many important milestones in life, the college and higher education admission of children remains the most critical for investors. Securing entry into reputed colleges in India or even abroad is a great starting point for kids to launch their careers. But as with all good things in life, higher education costs a lot of money and it is necessary to start saving judiciously for the goal early enough. 

magine constructing a financial safety net where each strand is a different type of investment –together, these strands form a robust structure that cushions against the unpredictable falls of the market.

As vehicles for achieving various financial goals across timeframes, mutual funds have become ubiquitous in the investment landscape.

Imagine standing at the beginning of a long-distance marathon. You know the race will have twists, obstacles and smooth stretches.

Mohit Verma, a 28-year-old technology entrepreneur, had a successful start-up that generated substantial income. Flush with cash, he decided to invest heavily in high-risk stocks and in futures and options, confident that he would quickly achieve massive returns.