No, not at all. The newly launched e-RUPI is not a cryptocurrency or even a digital form of Indian Rupee. E-RUPI is rather a prepaid, social-service voucher system launched by the Indian government. The confusion that many people have is…
Dev Ashish
Dev is a SEBI-Registered Investment Advisor (Fee Only SEBI RIA). He works with small investors as well as HNI clients across India. If you want to get unbiased, proper and tailor-made financial advice, you can get in touch with him for Goal-based Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Mutual Fund Portfolio Review and HNI (Affluent) Portfolio Advisory.
When Rs 1 Crore FD Monthly Interest is used as SIP in Nifty [Case Study]
How about Using monthly interest from Rs 1 Crore FD as SIP in Mutual Funds? That is, you use the FD monthly interest as SIP. Can this be one ideal option for new investors who are looking to scale equity…
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Does India need a proper Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) now?
I am no economist. Nor do I intend to be one. But I do keep an eye on all things money. And one thing cannot go unnoticed that India’s Forex Reserves have been growing steadily over the years. India’s foreign…
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Your Inflation Vs. RBI Inflation
Just yesterday, RBI informed us that India’s inflation is around 5.59%. To be honest, that doesn’t sound like a nightmare (that people in Zimbabwe have gone through - read here). But when you compare it with the ever-so-safe bank FD…
Best NPS Funds (2021) – NPS Scheme Returns & Best Fund Managers
Are you looking for Best NPS Funds for 2021 in India or the Best NPS Fund Managers for 2021 in India or Best NPS Schemes in 2021 to invest in? Then you will find all your answers here. Before we…
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7 Best Investment Options for Salaried Indians (2021)
When we Indians start earning for the first time, the first brush with savings happens via EPF deductions. Your salary is automatically deducted and some amount goes towards your EPF corpus. Then comes the first tax-saving season. When we wake…
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Silver ETFs in India
Are you looking for Silver ETF in India? Or for a Silver mutual fund in India? I will answer all your questions related to silver-based exchange-traded funds in India. Are there any Silver ETFs in India? No. As of now…
Is it wrong to sell unused Household Gold and Retire Early?
This is a controversial topic. And I am sure you know that. We Indians love our gold. And most people can’t even think about selling it. It's like the worst-case scenario for them to sell gold. But hear me out…
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Returns on Premature Redemption of Gold Bonds (SGB)
How much returns can I get from Gold Bonds? If you had this question, then the right answer is that the Gold Bonds give a return similar to the return of gold during your holding period + 2.5% annual simple…
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Quoted in Economic Times: Ask The Experts (August 2021)
I was recently quoted in Economic Times WEALTH (early-August 2021) in the Q&A section where a panel of experts answers reader's questions related to any aspect of their personal finance. Here a 30-year old investor in Mutual funds who asks…
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How to Claim deduction on Home Loan Interest for Under-Construction House (2021)?
Many buyers prefer to opt for under-construction properties as the prices of such properties are lower than the prevailing market rates of ready-to-move-in properties. So it's more affordable for them as they would need to take a smaller home loan…
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Nifty at 1 lakh: By when will Nifty50 reach 100000?
Can Nifty reach 1 lakh? Ofcourse it can. Currently, it is around 16,500. Ofcourse there are many other smaller targets like Nifty@20,000 and Nifty@25,000 and Nifty@50,000 and Nifty@75,000 and then comes Nifty@100000. I recently heard a noted investor of India…
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I am 30. Want to Retire at 50. How much to Invest Monthly?
I got a mail from a reader asking how much he needed to invest to retire at the age of 50. He is 30 and said that he had practically no savings at all. So it's like starting your investment…
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What is Pre EMI Vs. Full EMI in Home Loan: Which is better?
I am sure you already know what the Full EMI of home loan means. But what is Pre-EMI of Home Loans in India (2021)? The Pre-EMI option is available in case one is buying an under-construction property, where disbursement of…
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Power of Equity – Simple example of Wealth Creation
Recently, I was talking to a relative about how he managed money when I realized that despite being young, he was somehow not too convinced about the potential of equity for long-term wealth creation. So I thought I will try…
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