Gold has fallen 30% from its highs of $ 1920.30 and any fall below 20% gets categorized as a bear market. The last week witnessed a sharp drop on concerns of countries like Cyprus trying to liquidate its gold holdings to fund its bailout package. The legendary investor George Soros also cut his holdings… Read More »
For the last twelve years Gold had shown a massive build on interest. The bull cycle was extended so much that it looked ballooning in 2013. The corrective wave has approached the bullions this year and it is so hard for many to believe that Gold can correct so steeply also. Indian Gold prices have… Read More »
Finance Companies Face Reduced Margins Because of Steep Decline in Gold Prices The companies offering finance options such as Gold Loans, are witnessing reduced collateral as a result of the dramatic reduction in the pricing of the precious metal A lot of the top financial companies have jumped into the gold loan segment in the… Read More »
Metropolitan cities in India are fast becoming a hub of industrial parks, high rises, residential complexes, sprawling malls and huge commercial complexes, which are gradually but steadily transforming their skyline. Commuting on the busy and packed streets of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata or any other Tier I city, shows you brightly colored cranes, rubble,… Read More »
Indian investors always had a fascination towards precious metals and stones owing to their hedging ability against the rising inflation and economic uncertainties. While investing in gold and silver has been going on, another investment avenue that is blooming since past few years is the ‘noble metal’ or platinum. Although platinum has a very short… Read More »
Investing for your retirement may not be the most important thing on your mind when you start your career. For most people, investing may not even be on the priority list when they start their career. When you start your career, your saving capacity may not be much in absolute terms, as your salary itself… Read More »
Owning a home is a dream for most of us and thanks to the diverse home loan schemes available to make that dream a reality. How is this different in case of Non- Resident Indians (NRI)? Is it equally easy for them to obtain a home loan and own the property of their choice? NRI… Read More »
Enough cannot be said about the importance of planning your savings and understanding tax components that you can utilise to maximize your income. One of the best ways to take the time to research and plan well in advance, is to start on this exercise right in the beginning of the financial year and not… Read More »
Most customers fail to notice the clauses mentioned in the fine print of a home loan and thus end up paying several hidden costs during the repayment period which is never mentioned to them at the time of taking the loan. The net increase in the total amount repaid can go up substantially on account… Read More »
Despite the growing popularity of home loans as the most convenient and financially smart way to get a dream house for your family there are many aspects which most of the borrowers never discuss with their bankers while taking the loan. Even the bankers do not disclose several hidden elements of the loan in fear… Read More »