Stock market: Sectors to bet on now

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Stock market: Sectors to bet on now These are some of the bigger themes that have caught investors' fancy to find out whether they are worth pursuing and companies that stand to benefit. Stocks to avoid now Polarisation marks the Indian stock market today. While some themes and sectors are pulling the market up, there are others that should be avoided by investors. The real cost of filing tax returns for free If you are ready to pay a small fee, an expert can help you save much more in taxes. Which IT jobs will survive automation? Find out Though the jobs that will be lost are mostly bottom of the pyramid positions, mid-level employees are also at a risk of becoming unemployable. From our Partners Are you financially literate? Find out how clear you are about investing Though the financial services industry claims that it is spreading investor awareness, a significant percentage of educated Indians remain financially illiterate. From our Partners What is not covered by your motor insurance policy If you know anything about insurance policies, you know that nothing in that cover comes without an asterisk mark. While what is covered is written in big and bold, the exclusions, terms and conditions are often in fine print and also loaded with jargon. Your car insurance policy isn't any different. Is it time to rush to buy gold? Now may be a good time to pick up the metal as the current rally is likely to continue in the near future. The real cost of filing tax returns for free If you are ready to pay a small fee, an expert can help you save much more in taxes. Six upcoming smartphones worth waiting for ET takes a quick look at a few of the most interesting phones expected to be launched in India in the coming months. Five differences between Ulips and ELSS The two products are often confused because both are tax-saving instruments. Here's what you should know before putting your money in either. From our Partners How to customize your life insurance policy with riders Riders are additional yet optional benefits in a life insurance policy and provide a financial cover over and above the basic sum assured. From our Partners How to be on the right side of debt Over-dependence on credit cards to meet day-to-day expenses may lead to a debt trap and if not managed properly, the damage can soon become irreversible. Here's how to use plastic money and still remain debt-free.

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