What is Shared Equity Mortgage?
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What is Shared Equity Mortgage?

Have you ever imagined owning your home only to be met with the harsh reality of sky-high property prices and hefty loans? It's a common story for many of us dreaming of a place to call our own in this diverse land. But what if there was a way to make this dream more achievable without emptying your 'khaata,' offering a path to homeownership that's more feasible and financially sound? 

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Smart Investment Alternatives for Beginners
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Smart Investment Alternatives for Beginners

Investing is a powerful weapon for achieving your investment goals, even if you're not a financial whiz. In fact, it is essential for people with little or no financial knowledge. So, what if your non-financial intellect isn’t aware of the difference between a stock and a bond? You can still invest and achieve your financial goals. All you need is a little guidance and support; for that, Insider is here. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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Honasa Consumer: Insight into Mamaearth
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Honasa Consumer: Insight into Mamaearth's Parent Company

Do you know about Shark Tank India? If you do, awesome! And if you don’t, let me tell you. It’s like a desi version of the famous American “Shark Tank''. It is about business where people with new ideas try to get money from successful investors, referred to as "Sharks." These investors can give money to the ideas and then own part of the business.

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 Loan Repayment Strategies for Investors
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Loan Repayment Strategies for Investors

Imagine you are hiking a mountain with a heavy backpack. ๐ŸŽ’ You're excited, motivated, and ready to reach the top. But soon after, you realise that the heavy load you're carrying is slowing you down, making you tired, and the mountain harder to climb.

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Sentiment Analysis: Understanding The Marketโ€™s Emotions
Investor's Psychology

Sentiment Analysis: Understanding The Marketโ€™s Emotions

The stock market is a lot like those chatty colony aunties. You might wonder what the connection is, but believe it or not, both thrive on non-stop gossip, where whispers often carry more weight than a megaphone. ๐Ÿ“ฃ

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Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?
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Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?

Alert! ๐Ÿšจ A new entity has made its presence known in the investment community, and I am here to scrutinise it for your benefit. As per official announcements, this new entity brings ample opportunities for investors to generate a large corpus without observing the market for 70 hours a week. Oops! Sorry, Mr. Narayan Murthy. ๐Ÿ˜…

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Corporate Governance: Rules, Repercussions and Resolutions
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Corporate Governance: Rules, Repercussions and Resolutions

We all find formal talks like laws and regulations difficult to grasp; these concepts can even be boring sometimes. Reading about corporate governance in the business world could sound similar to that, but don't worry, as I will help you amusingly understand this bookish topic. You will find my amusing approach to explaining corporate governance more engaging than a bookish style.

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5 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mutual Fund Portfolio
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5 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mutual Fund Portfolio

Have you ever noticed? When you type "mutual fund" and go to your search engine's "image" section, there are photos of plants symbolising money in half of the results ๐Ÿชด. The banner image of this article is a good example of this pattern. This makes one think, why plants? Are graphic designers simply out of ideas?

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Tax-Saving MF
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Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Tax-Saving MF

Individuals wishing to reduce their tax burden while potentially receiving favourable returns may find Tax-Saving Mutual Funds (MFs) to be an appealing choice. These funds, often categorised as Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS), provide both tax benefits and market exposure. However, before entering into this investment option, it is critical to understand its pros and cons.

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ESG Excellence in India: A Deep Dive into the Top Performing Companies
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ESG Excellence in India: A Deep Dive into the Top Performing Companies

When you look at a successful company, the first thought that usually comes to mind is, "Wow! The founder must have had a great idea." Well, an idea sure is the base for establishing a new business, but it's not enough to take it to the top and then maintain that leadership position over the years. Right decisions at the right time, increasing profits, positive returns, and persistence assist in completing the journey from a new business to a successful one.

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Critical Illness Policy: What is It and Do You Need It?
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Critical Illness Policy: What is It and Do You Need It?

“Ek se bhale do, do se bhale chaar, manjil apni dur, rasta karna paar.” You know, when it comes to our health, having regular health insurance is pretty good for basic stuff, like doctor visits and regular hospital trips. But let's face it, life can throw some real curveballs at us. Things like cancer or a heart attack are not just a big health challenge but also a financial hit. That's where Critical Illness Insurance steps in. Think of it as your financial lifeline when facing big health problems, kind of like your emergency stash of extra cash when things get tough.

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How to Build a Good Mutual Fund Portfolio?
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How to Build a Good Mutual Fund Portfolio?

Do you know what a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is? An MPV is a vehicle with various seats for people of all ages, body types, and numbers. There are spacious couch-like seats for adults to sit and enjoy, small ones with seat belts for children to be confined securely, and comfy rear seats to accommodate the frail bodies of old-age citizens. In the world of investments, mutual funds are like an MPV. ๐Ÿš˜

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How to do Sector-Wise Comparison of Companies?
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How to do Sector-Wise Comparison of Companies?

Let's kick off today's article with a simple question: When you're in the market for purchasing a new car or a mobile phone, what's your go-to strategy for making the right choice? You'd probably say you compare performance, check out the features, and, without a doubt, consider different models and brands, right? But would you ever find yourself comparing an iPhone with a Micromax phone or calculating the fuel cost for a car and a plane? Not likely. 

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NSE IPO: Is It Better Than BSE?
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NSE IPO: Is It Better Than BSE?

With a market share close to 100% in turnover, NSE has been the gang leader for a while now. Founded in 1875, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is the oldest and should technically have the upper hand over the NSE, but that’s not the case. NSE’s biggest competitor doesn’t even come close to beating it, and the likelihood of doing so is not certain at this point.

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The Simple Interest Guide to Growing Money
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The Simple Interest Guide to Growing Money

Welcome to the world of finance made simple! Today, we're going to dive headfirst into the concept of Simple Interest, the kind that won't make your head spin with complicated calculations. 

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Ayushman Bharat: Transforming Healthcare in India
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Ayushman Bharat: Transforming Healthcare in India

Do you know what's the best gift you can offer someone? Materialistic items like money, travel, and the coolest merchandise might have popped up in your head right now. Though these things certainly make it to the list, they are not the ones topping the charts. Guess, guess! ๐Ÿค”

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What is the Annual Percentage Yield and How is it Calculated?
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What is the Annual Percentage Yield and How is it Calculated?

What if I told you that your money could be working harder than just sitting in your savings account? Seriously, it's not a joke, and you don't need a degree in finance to do it. You can actually earn a bit more than your savings account interest rate. Interested in making your money work for you? Well, you're in the right place.

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Don't Overlook These Things Before Investing in a Company

Have you ever wondered if that stock you're eyeing is a real steal? Or if the company is a financial superhero or more of a financial zero? These questions often linger, but fear not, for I'm here to decode the mystery!

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