Manik Kumar Malakar
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Why fixed income remains a portfolio stabiliser during uncertain times | Mint (opens the original)
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Geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, inflation risks and climate-related disruptions continue to keep global markets on edge. From the US-Iran conflict and trade wars to the impact of El Niño, investors are navigating an increasingly uncertain environment that can quickly affect portfolio returns. While investors have little control over such events, they can adjust how they allocate their investments. Financial experts believe fixed income can play an important role in helping portfolios weat
How investors can benefit from India's push to reduce import dependence | Mint (opens the original)
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Finding the proverbial needle in the haystack of equity is every investor's dream. While identifying long-term winners is never easy, experts believe India's push to reduce external dependence could create a structural, multi-year investment opportunity for patient investors. The key, however, lies in looking beyond policy announcements and identifying companies that can convert government support into sustainable earnings growth. “Reducing external dependence is not simply a question of increas
Monsoon Home Insurance: Focus on fine print, cheap premiums could cost you dearly | Mint (opens the original)
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The ongoing monsoon in India is a time when we should watch not just the skies and the downpour, but also carefully scrutinise the fine print of our home insurance policy. The mere assumption that one has such an insurance policy and any claims arising from such climatic events will automatically be covered is an avoidable fallacy. There are many exclusions in your home insurance policy, and the policyholder must carefully review them to avoid being caught off guard at the worst possible moment.
Investing apps demand scrutiny: Why choosing the right platform is about more than pricing | Mint (opens the original)
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A joke about apps goes – ‘I downloaded an app to help me procrastinate. Haven’t opened it yet.’ It may raise a chuckle, but the apps that handle our money deserve to be taken more seriously. When we open those platforms, it should not be only for idle scrolling but opened with careful scrutiny. Technology should certainly aid financial decisions; yet it's no substitute for due diligence. Do your research, weigh the risks, and never place blind faith in an app. “Such apps have matured well beyond
Market participation is not wealth creation: 5 mistakes retail investors should avoid | Mint (opens the original)
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A classic proverb states that “there is no use running if you are on the wrong road”. While this time-tested wisdom predates modern finance and investment strategies, the core principle holds perfectly true in today's investment world. Experts are of the opinion that making an investment just for the sake of it is not a good idea and that the nuances of investing are more important than just putting your money in the markets. “The biggest mistake is confusing market participation with wealth cre
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