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Annual report can reveal the secrets a company wants to hide: Here's how to uncover Most shareholders don't read the annual reports that companies send around this time of the year. Find out why you must not ignore this critical document. How to search for a job at different ages for best results Most hiring managers in India are biased in favour of youth over experience because, rightly or wrongly, they believe youth is in plentiful supply and cheaper. 4 monsoon wellness getaways under Rs 75,000 As the temperatures drop and bursts of greenery appear everywhere, it's the perfect time to treat yourself and your partner to a getaway. From our Partners Aditya Birla Health Insurance – Seeing The Big Picture A thoughtfully created product from the trusted Aditya Birla Group, Aditya Birla Health Insurance goes a step ahead to offer "Health Assurance." From our Partners All you must know about GST Join experts as they discuss the essentials of GST in Bangalore Are insurance and mutual fund stocks worth buying? Experts reckon mutual funds are likely to get a larger share of the pie, making asset management companies (AMCs) a better investment opportunity than insurance players How GST will impact your household budget Goods and services tax (GST) comes into effect from 1 July. ET Wealth analyses the impact on some basic expenses in the household consumption basket. Why you should invest some of your funds in foreign equity The logic seems unbeatable. If the stock markets in one part of the world does badly, then having some money in another part offers protection. Nine online jobs that you can do from home There are plenty of opportunities available online that let you work from home. Here are a few options you can consider. From our Partners Longevity of hydropower equipment is our major USP: Mr Kenji Toshiba The major USP for Toshiba is the longevity of its equipment. Generally the expected life of a hydro plant is 30-40 years, but Toshiba's plants are still working even after 50 years, making the cost lesser in the long run. From our Partners Why you must buy Samsung QLED TV? Why you must buy Samsung QLED TV?

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Stock pick of the week: Why analysts are bullish on midcap firm Heidelberg Cement Industry-beating growth, strong fundamentals, improved capacity utilisation, and rising cement demand has made Heidelberg Cement analysts' top pick. These Tier II cities are on a hiring spree 24% Was the rise in hiring in the BPO/ITeS sector which was the highest in May 2017. 14% was the rise in demand in the BFSI sector. Edelweiss Mid & Small cap Fund: A consistent outperformer With a 10-year return of 19.41%, the fund has beaten the category average (17.02%) and outperformed the benchmark (12.37) by a wide margin. How closely are the rupee and stock market movements correlated? The data of the past 10 years shows that both the Sensex and the rupee movements share a strong positive correlation. MF Portfolio Doctor: Why Laxmi must exit small and mid cap mutual funds How is your mutual fund portfolio doing? Not many investors are able to answer this. This section will provide the answer. The TINA factor will drive investors to equities: Dhiraj Relli, HDFC Securities Except for equities, all other asset classes are offering unexciting returns. FD and small savings rates have consistently come down in the past 3-4 quarters. How to convert existing policies to e-insurance policies To convert into e-policy, a conversion form must be filled which includes name of the policy holder, policy number, e-insurance account number. Should you opt for an endowment insurance policy? In an endowment policy, the return over a 30-year period will be around 5.5%, which is comparable to post-tax fixed income returns. Beware: Sellers' schemes in the money marketplace are often self serving The marketplace for money is about transactions where lenders and borrowers work out schemes that will benefit themselves and the other party. 5 smart things to know about tactical asset allocation Tactical asset allocation involves tactically increasing a portfolio's exposure to those assets that are relatively attractive. How startup CoinTribe is helping SMEs get loans quickly Gurgaon-based CoinTribe caters to the needs of small enterprises— turnover in the range of Rs 1-50 crore and helps them secure loans of up to Rs 30 lakh. Paying Rs 50,000 rent per month? Better cut 5% TDS Section 194-IB introduced by the Finance Act, 2017 has widened the scope of withholding tax by making individuals also responsible for TDS on rental payments. Why you should invest in firms banking on the rural economy This year, analysts expect the rural economy to be on an overdrive as a strong monsoon returns backed by government policies that can help boost rural income. Alternative investment returns monitor: For the week ending June 14, 2017 The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here's a weekly tracker of returns from such investments.

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