Several MFs have changed features, benchmarks, strategies: Do they still fit in your portfolio?

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Several MFs have changed features, benchmarks, strategies: Do they still fit in your portfolio? Many MFs have altered their investing style, benchmarks and other features in the past few months. It's time to re-evaluate the funds in your portfolio. Why buying gold bonds from secondary market is better than subscribing in new issues Only the first two tranches of the SGBs, which were issued at prices below Rs 2,700 a gram, have generated positive returns. How mutual funds investing in REITs and InvITs impacts you Several fund houses are planning to invest into REITs, InvITs and investors have the choice to opt out of the scheme without having to pay any exit load. From our Partners Is your company making an impact on society? Read to find out How 2Good4Good establishes gold standard in ratings for CSR programs From our Partners Why is everyone talking about affordable housing? India's urban population is growing at an average 2.1% every year since 2015. Should investors be cautious about banking stocks after recent rally? Despite the recent rally, experts are still of the opinion that there's more in store for the banking sector stocks. How much of your income should go towards loan EMIs, insurance premium and rent? Most people mix insurance with investment. So, instead of low-cost pure life protection, they pack their portfolios with traditional plans. That's a mistake. How to be more persuasive at work The art of persuasion can help you get things done. Here are eight principles that can enhance your ability to influence people. Here's how to set your financial life in order to avoid problems for dependents To avoid problems for your dependants, here's how to set your financial life in order at the earliest. Store passwords, appoint nominees. From our Partners Toshiba, committed to 'Make in India' and 'Export from India' Toshiba, committed to 'Make in India' and 'Export from India' From our Partners How Mumbai's Dabbawalas are leveraging tech by offering digital services With the world and India taking digital leaps, the dabbawalla's too have found the need to embrace technology and offer click-based services.

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Why most Indians end up buying insurance the wrong way The basic principle of buying insurance is to keep insurance and investment separate and buy only pure insurance (term insurance). Stock pick of the week: Why analysts are betting on HPCL stock Splendid revenue and net profit growth, low crude oil prices, relief from subsidy burden, and rise in demand for petroleum products have made HPCL top pick Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund: A good long-term bet among mutual funds With a 10-year return of 14.03%, the fund has outperformed both the benchmark (9.21%) and the category average (9.96%) by a wide margin. Does higher income automatically lead to growth in wealth? Paying off loans is also a crucial part of money management. One should focus on paying off his debts at the earliest. How homemakers get left behind financially Women who give up their financial independence to take care of their families regret to be out of touch with their household finances. Tax Optimizer: Salaried Manoharan can cut tax by 20% using NPS, perks Manoharan should start by asking his company to reduce his special allowance and instead give him tax-free perks such as reimbursement of expenses Family Finance: Hyderabad-based Chandrashekhar T needs to revamp investment portfolio Chandrashekhar T. & Shubhangi, 37 & 32, are not keen on getting rid of land and properties but are advised to sell them to secure their retirement. Why pay 30% tax on income when you can pay 6.4%? Debt funds are treated as capital assets and gains are taxed at a lower rate than FDs depending on the holding period. MF portfolio doctor: Gore should switch from mid and smallcap to large-cap funds How is your mutual fund portfolio doing? Not many investors are able to answer this. This section will provide the answer. Here's how to transfer your bank account The account holder should submit a written application or form with all details to either the new branch or the old home branch. 35 lakh home loans in past five years: Transunion CIBIL Study A TransUnion CIBIL study says the number of home loans grew at a fast clip of 23% per year between 2102 and 2016 but the ticket size of loans was reduced. 5 smart things to know about return on equity A rising ROE suggests that a company is increasing its ability to generate profit without needing additional capital. By choosing a neutral position, we did well during volatility: Amandeep Chopra, UTI Mutual Fund "The change to a neutral stance puts an end to further easing of rates": Amandeep Chopra Head of Fixed Income, UTI Mutual Fund Startup Namo E-waste Management is minting money from your scrap NCR-based Namo E-waste now has a presence in 12 states and Union Territories through its e-waste collection centres and channel partners. How mothers-to-be can secure finances to prepare better for childcare costs If you are a working woman who is planning to start a family, here are the steps you should take to secure your finances before going on maternity break. Alternative investment returns monitor: For the week ending May 3, 2017 The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here's a weekly tracker of returns from such investments.

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News Digest: Narmada-like clean-up drive for other rivers too: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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		Tuesday, May 09, 2017
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		India
		Narmada-like clean-up drive for other rivers too: Shivraj Singh Chouhan The Narmada Seva Yatra — a campaign hailed by PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath as the model for Ganga rejuvenation —will be the springboard for clean-up drives in other rivers of Madhya Pradesh — particularly Tapti, Son and Kshipra — by next year, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. Govt faces flak over deal to get AugustaWestland helicopters Congress has slammed the state government's decision to sign an agreement with an aviation firm to procure AugustaWestland helicopters for VVIPs. Delhi rejects Beijing's offer to mediate in Indo-Pak row Despite India's publicly articulated reservations, China has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan to resolve their differences.Chinese ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui, who made the remark, said the development of China, Pakistan and India called for stability in the region and a friendly environment. More India News»

		Business
		Rupee recovers 7 paise to 64.31 against US dollar India to grow 7.5% next year on higher infra spending: UN The Indian economy will grow 7.5 per cent next year by virtue of consumption revival and higher infrastructure spending, says a report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Sensex gains 78 points on Asian cues; Nifty tops 9,300 The 30-share index was trading higher by 78.22 points, or 0.26 per cent, at 29,937.02 with all the sectoral indices led by consumer durables, auto, capital goods and healthcare, trading in the positive terrain by gaining up to 0.66 per cent. More Business News»

		Environment
		Antarctic ice sheet stable since warmer times: Study India's green car plan prioritises electric vehicles over hybrids Other suggestions in the blueprint include incentivising the use of electric cars as taxis by lowering taxes, interest rates on loans for purchases and electricity tariffs for fleet operators, and lowering duties on makers of such fleet cars. Wolves return to Denmark for first time in 200 years More Environment News»

		World
		'Obama warned Trump against Flynn as national security adviser' Obama gave the warning in an Oval Office meeting with Trump just days after the Republican's surprise election win last Nov. 8. The warning came up during a discussion of White House personnel. 4,600 people flee their homes in DR Congo daily: UN 3.7 million people were displaced within DR Congo by the end of March - more than double the 1.6 million at the start of 2016, the United Nations humanitarian agency said. "This is a massive, massive deterioration," Rein Paulsen, who heads OCHA office in DR Congo, told reporters in Geneva. Over 80 missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shruti Haasan to debut at Cannes Film Festival Amit Sadh: I have done jhaadu-pocha, bartan Pic: Kareena's son Taimur takes a pram ride More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Why Pepe the Frog meme was killed off The creator of Pepe the Frog has killed off his popular character after it was hijacked by white supremacists. Matt Furie previously joined with civil rights groups in an attempt to rescue the cartoon frog from use by the alt-right, but he has now killed off Pepe in a one-page cartoon strip. Technique developed for turning Mars or Moon rocks into concrete Civil engineers at the Stanford University have worked with colleagues at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop a form of concrete that could be produced on Mars or the Moon. Rocket to take 1,500 images of Sun in five minutes: NASA A sounding rocket, designed to take 1,500 images of the Sun in just five minutes from about 320 kilometres above the Earth's surface, is set to be launched today, according to NASA. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Bowlers, Dhawan strengthen Sunrisers' playoff chances Shikhar Dhawan scored an unbeaten half-century to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians and strengthen their Playoff chances. Champions Trophy: Rohit, Shami recalled to India's squad India's squad for their defense of the Champions Trophy, scheduled across England from June 1-8, features no surprise as Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami have returned in a familiar 15-man pool of players. IPL 2017: Pune kid's hand in Jaydev Unadkat's hat-trick? On April 28, Omkar Pawar may have had no clue when he gave Rising Pune Supergiant pacer Jaydev Unadkat tips for taking a hat-trick during a meet-and-greet programme in Pune. More Sports News»

		Technology
		WhatsApp video calling: India tops charts Facebook-owned WhatsApp recently rolled out a new update for its Android app. Carrying version number 2.17.146, the update, among other features, introduced a separate button in the app for video calling. Myntra to sub-franchise Mango stores in India Jaipur-based Samarth operates more than 100 outlets of Benetton, Hilfiger, Lee, Wrangler, Calvin Klein etc while New Delhi-based G&B operates 25 outlets of Benetton in NCR. Netflix, Tesla listed among potential takeover targets for Apple Citigroup listed seven companies as potential takeover targets for Apple Inc, including Netflix, Walt Disney and Tesla Inc, as a way to put its cash hoard of more than $250 billion to work. More Technology News»

		Education
		Applications invited for NCC special entry scheme Applications for the NCC special entry scheme can now be made online on www.careerairforce.nic.in. Nagaland announces class 12 Board results Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has declared the class 12 Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination Result 2017 on the official website of the board. Nagaland announces class 10 Board results Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has declared the class 10 High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination 2017 on the official website of the board. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Better late than never, say child food experts Maharashtra finance minister meets Uddhav, makes 'presentation on GST' at Matoshree Has Pankaja Munde got a clean chit from govt? Not yet, claims Congress man More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DU college restricts 79 students from appearing for exam During exam season, many students of Delhi University are often trying to get the necessary minimum attendance required to sit for the exams.Many times, colleges are lenient and allow students. Vehicle-free CP a distant dream Commuters say fare hike not fair, experts unsure of impact More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mantri convoy holds up ambulance again Three days ago, the Bengaluru City police commissioner ordered that emergency vehicles should be given priority even during VVIP movement. Arkavathy Layout: Allottees cry foul over illegal debris dumping, borewells Arkavathy Layout: Allottees cry foul over illegal debris dumping, borewells The pain doesn’t seem to end for site owners of Arkavathy Layout: after delayed allotment and hiccups delaying building of their dream homes, their sites are now getting filled with mud and construction debris every day. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Woman cheats man with fake matrimony ad List of fake universities on website will help students avoid trouble, says KTR 2BHK scheme gains momentum as govt ropes in contractors with sops More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		She pined for B'wood, found luck down South Pure science fights career myths in Tamil Nadu 94 child beggars rescued after concerted police raids More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat churns out biggest SME IPOs Torrent Pharma acquires two Novartis brands Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Monday announced acquisition of two brands in women healthcare segment from global pharma player Novartis AG, Switzerland. Two held with gold worth Rs 1.43 crore More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		MHRD fact finding committee visits Allahabad University A high powered fact finding committee of the ministry of human resource and development (MHRD) has arrived on the campus of Allahabad University, on late Monday evening. Congress to rope in old timers and loyalists to win municipal polls Hoping to repeat its 2007 charisma when party had bagged mayor’s seat and majority of its candidates became corporators, Congress leadership is busy chalking out strategies for the upcoming municipal polls. Sunday cash crunch in ATMs leaves locals high and dry With banks being closed over the weekend, locals were in for a disappointment as most ATMs in the city were unable to dispense cash or were shut down spoiling plans for many on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		East Coast Railway to train AC coach attendants for better service The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has decided to give training to the attendants of AC coaches of different trains run by the zone on soft skills and basic knowledge on coach maintenance. 100 people fall ill after drinking 'pana' in Dhenkanal Around 100 people fell ill after having traditional summer drink ‘Pana’ at a religious congregation at Cheliabeda village under Odapada police limits in Dhenkanal district. Axe may fall on Prasad Harichandan anytime Sword of Damocles hangs over the head of Congress state president Prasad Harichandan as the party’s vice president Rahul Gandhi may name the former’s successor anytime. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		No holy dip in Narmada as occasion isn't religious: Govt tells NGT Ranked 56, Indian women soccer team makes no buzz Adrenaline shoots up as OORJA football meet kicks off More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bhagwant Mann is new AAP Punjab president The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today approved roadmap to revamp the Punjab unit of the party and decided to appoint Bhagwant Mann MP from Sangrur as state president and Aman Arora MLA from Sunam as Co-president. Six men loot Rs 30 lakh from 2 ATMs in 8 mins No changes around heritage structure: Sidhu tells PUDA More Chandigarh News»

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