Are your financial goals realistic & within reach?

Are your financial goals realistic & within reach?

Flawed assumptions and unrealistic projections can jeopardise your financial planning. Here's how to ensure that your goals are within reach.

Planning for retirement: Should investors fear inflation?

The impact of inflation differs across individuals depending on their consumption pattern.

Common mistakes people make while setting financial goals

Here is a list of some common mistakes that people make while setting their financial goals.

How to match investments according to your financial goals

The choice of investment should depend on the nature of the Goal and the time available to achieve it. Here are a few common Goals and the investments you should opt for.

Should you invest in tax-free bonds or prepay home loan?

The returns from tax-free bonds are much higher compared to the effective cost of a home loan for investors in the higher tax brackets.

Quote of the week

"Dividend payments by PSUs will not be less than last year’s. In no case will we accept dividend less than last year's."

P Chidambram Union Finance Minister

Family Finances

Managing finances: Early start, high surplus make for an easy journey

The Baraskars stayed away from equities, but given their high savings rate & long-term nature of their goals, they must make use of this asset class to reach their financial targets.

Financial Planning

Ensure your finances work as you ease into retirement years

Many people, who belong to the happy generation that worked in the post-1991 era, are financially well-placed but unsure about financial planning.

Money-making venture

How four 19-year olds started Foxymoron from Rs 64000

They began by becoming service providers, handling everything from data entry jobs to providing content for websites.

Entrepreneurs

How Umesh Rao started Vector Projects, a venture now worth Rs 250 crore

After working as a civil engineer for 17 years, Umesh Rao started Vector Projects, a one-stop shop offering interior architectural designs for commercial projects, now a Rs 250 crore venture

Financial Calculators

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Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It's that easy.

Home Loan Refinance

Should you refinance your home loan?
Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate.

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Why Britannia Industries, Sun Pharma and Manappuram Finance have outperformed peers

In recent months, stocks of Infosys, TCS, Hexaware, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and Wipro have risen on the back of a strong recovery in the IT sector.

Simplify financial life: Calculate your home loan installments using MS Excel

In the second part of a series on calculations to simplify your financial life, find out how to operate the MS Excel to calculate your EMIs.

Topline will improve, but earnings will lag: Aseem Dhru, HDFC Securities

Aseem Dhru shares his expectation from the Q2 results, prospects of an economic rebound, and talks about the sectors he is bullish on currently.

Paper work: How to claim pension balance after death of pensioner

It is tough for claimants to take the money after the death of the pensioner. The nominee must notify the bank about death of the account holder.

Smart things to know: Financial inclusion for domestic staff

Here are some pointers that must be known about the financial inclusion for domestic staff.

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Special stories that round up the major developments of the day

Markets Watch
Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market

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Gives you the latest IPO/FPO related news

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		Top Headlines More » France summons US ambassador over spying report France summoned the US ambassador to protest allegations in Le Monde newspaper about large-scale spying on French citizens by US National Security Agency. After mocking gold hunt in UP, Narendra Modi attempts reconciliation Modi's reconciliatory tone is being seen as a result of a reported letter written by followers of seer Shobhan Sarkar castigating him for his remarks on the treasure hunt. Convicted Congress MP Rasheed Masood disqualified from Rajya Sabha 66-year-old Masood was held guilty in a case of corruption and other offences in September. Cities More » Nirbhaya gang-rape case: Two convicts seek Hindi translation of documents Two of the four death row convicts in the on Monday moved an application before the Delhi high court seeking Hindi translation of certain documents. Mumbai sees decline in number of I-T raids A decline in number of income tax raids has resulted in the revenue disclosure falling from Rs 3,510.7 crore in 2011-12 to Rs 1,089.3 crore in 2012-13 in the city. Business More » Gold, silver surge on domestic demand, firm global cues Silver rebounded by Rs 850 to Rs 49,350 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. HDFC Q2 profit up 10% at Rs 1,266 crore Mortgage firm HDFC on Monday reported a 10% increase in net profit at Rs 1,266.33 crore for the second quarter ended September 30. Sports More » Evra's 'bums' remark puts France team into turmoil Patrice Evra has raised the temperature around the national team again after becoming embroiled in a row with former fellow internationals turned pundits. Indian batting still unsure at No. 4 position India is blessed with a rich stream of batsmen and perhaps the selectors can think of giving someone like a Cheteshwar Pujara a run in the ODIs. Entertainment More » ‘Rajinikanth is the true superstar of India’ It's not easy to track down Paresh Rawal as this veteran doesn't believe in tom-toming about his achievements and likes to let his work do all the talking. Kate Moss goes topless for Playboy in Jamaica Kate Moss sheds her bikini top on a beach in Jamaica for her big Playboy spread in January. Infotech More » Tablet war: Apple to launch new iPads Apple is expected to rev up its iPad line as the tablet market heats up with competition from devices powered by software from Google and Microsoft. Nokia leaks 6-inch Lumia 1520's specifications Just two days ahead of the Nokia World Event, the company has accidentally revealed the specifications of its upcoming top-end phablet.				Most Read Stories More » Akshaye Khanna invests Rs 50 lakh to get Rs 1 crore in 45 days, loses all Don't worry Ishant, it happens to everybody: James Faulkner Dhoni blasts non-performing bowlers, says can't be "spoonfed" Tanisha has made a mockery of herself in Armaan's company: Shilpa Most Shared Stories More » Nine things to keep in mind while buying your first house Ready to wed? Go under knife first Indian doctors in UK win landmark judgment Why men are balding in their 20s Most Commented Stories More » CBI mulls option of closing Coalgate case against Kumar Mangalam Birla PM admits he cleared coal block allocation to Hindalco Narendra Modi rips into Congress, woos UP voters Akshaye Khanna invests Rs 50 lakh to get Rs 1 crore in 45 days, loses all

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Saint Dreams of 1,000 Tonnes of Gold Burried Under Temple

Saint Dreams of 1,000 Tonnes of Gold Burried Under Temple "Sona Kahan Hain (Where is the gold)?" Apparently, the answer to Bollywood villain Ajit's famous question is buried 20 metres underground in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district. As the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) starts its excavation from 12 pm on Friday to find the gold supposedly buried in Unnao, experts say it may take the agency five weeks to hit the treasure. Three months ago, a seer, Shobhan Sarkar, had written a letter to the Union government to inform that he seen... Read Article Sold on a dream? ASI starts digging for gold at Unnao fort This seer now has another dream. This time it tells of a far bigger gold haul buried around the ancient remains of temples in Fatehpur, 80 km south of Kanpur. The revelation comes when the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is all prepared to take up excavation at the King Ram Bux Singh's fort in Unnao, merely on the seer's dream. The seer, the head priest of revered Shobhan Sarkar temple sent his emissary Swami Om to the district magistrate... Read Article This newsletter is sent to 258,573 subscribers. To subscribe, please visit: http://www.indiadivine.com/newsletter/index.php?action=subscribe To unsubscribe, please visit: http://www.indiadivine.com/newsletter/index.php?action=unsubscribe

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		Top Headlines More » India may finalize deal to lease second nuclear submarine from Russia during PM's visit India is expected to acquire on lease a nuclear submarine from Russia, a deal which may be finalized during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit. Lalu Prasad violates jail manual, faces threat: Jharkhand Police Lalu's security is a concern as he receives many high-profile visitors and Maoists are among the prisoners in the jail, according to jail sources. Unfair to axe a player on basis of one or two performances: Dhoni Despite some dismal performances by a few players, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni came out strongly in their support. Cities More » Bihar man made to lick spit, ends life Compelled to perform the demeaning act, the man consumed insecticide after returning home. Girl forced to drink acid by ex-boyfriend, critical A 21-year-old youth was arrested on Saturday after he forced his former girlfriend to consume acid following a tiff at Gorai. Business More » Roadshow in US, London for Coal India stake sale The department of disinvestment is likely to embark on eight-day roadshow in London and some cities in the US from Monday. Sensex may touch 21,000 level by Diwali: Experts The sensex touched its one-year high level of 20,932.23 on Friday triggered by global cues as concerns about the US tapering eased. Sports More » Don't worry Ishant, it happens to everybody: James Faulkner Faulkner's 29-ball 64 turned the match on its head last night as Australia chased down 304 with three balls and four wickets to spare. Indian GP: Here comes the Bull run! A fifth-place finish in the third edition of the Indian Grand Prix next Sunday will be enough for Vettel to wrap up a fourth successive world title. Entertainment More » Akshay doesn’t want to be like SRK, Hrithik? Bollywood's khiladi and now 'Boss', Akshay Kumar has apparently said no to play a superhero on the silver screen. Tanisha and Armaan won't meet after Bigg Boss: Shilpa Interestingly, Shilpa has an amazing take on the Tanisha-Armaan romance that is grabbing plenty of eyeballs on the idiot box these days. Infotech More » Editing your photos? Use these tools These simple tools will let you crop, rotate, and retouch your pictures, and will even let you add that extra 'tadka'. Shibulal's role unclear as Murthy calls shots Back in 1980, Shibulal and Murthy worked at Patni Computer Services, before co-founding Infosys Technologies with five others a year later.				Most Read Stories More » Akshaye Khanna invests Rs 50 lakh to get Rs 1 crore in 45 days, loses all 3rd ODI: Faulkner, Voges snatch victory from India; Dhoni's valiance goes in vain Was Dimple Kapadia married to Sunny Deol? 'Peepli Live' in Unnao: ASI begins hunt for 1,000-tonne 'buried treasure' Most Shared Stories More » Brain gets rid of toxins as we sleep Akshaye Khanna invests Rs 50 lakh to get Rs 1 crore in 45 days, loses all 8 exercises that burn stomach fat fast Chennai cab operator pays Rs 34 lakh for fancy BSNL landline number Most Commented Stories More » Modi addresses his first election rally in UP, stays away from Hindutva 'Peepli Live' in Unnao: ASI begins hunt for 1,000-tonne 'buried treasure' 3rd ODI: Faulkner, Voges snatch victory from India; Dhoni's valiance goes in vain Jayalalithaa doesn't meet Narendra Modi, Congress elated

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