Coaches from other sports, too, echo Gopichand’s concern. Delhi-based Sandeep Gupta, Dronacharya awardee and head coach at Stag Table Tennis Academy, said even the training leading up to the sports career is quite expensive. “Sports like badminton, table tennis and tennis are costly sports. For instance, one pair of rubbers in a table tennis bat…
Did you apply for a credit card and it was declined because of a poor credit score? Else, you want to apply for a personal loan and realised that your credit score is too poor to make the cut. If that is the case, be aware that you are not alone. There are a large…
Discretionary portfolio managers have grown by ₹4.26 lakh crore since then. And even mutual fund investors have discovered the power of risk-adjusted returns through categories such as balanced advantage funds ( ₹2.9 lakh crore of assets under management) and multi-asset funds ( ₹4.33 lakh crore of AUM). The Securities and Exchange Board of India recently…
Bank fixed deposits have been the most popular place in India for decades to invest short-term funds, but liquid funds are now emerging as one of the top substitutes. To make effective investment decisions, it is important to know the manner in which liquid funds will prove to be more advantageous for investors than bank…
Imagine logging into your insurance account, only to find a stranger’s policy details displayed instead. To make matters worse, imagine the stranger being mistakenly listed as your spouse. For at least two policyholders of ICICI Lombard, this wasn’t a bizarre hypothetical situation; it was a shocking reality, raising serious concerns about data security at one…
Personal loans: If you are planning to raise a personal loan it is important to note that this should be meant for something important. Some of the key reasons for raising a personal loan include an emergency, home renovation, tuition for higher education and to host an important function such as a wedding or a reception. Most of…
Before you subscribe to a credit card, it is vital to understand its key features. Some cards are considered good for shoppers, while others could be ideal for movie goers. There are some credit cards that align with the needs of travellers while some cater to those who prefer to go to fine dining restaurants often. Therefore, before…
Those who like to claim discounts and offers given on credit cards are always curious to know which offers will last for how long. Here we list out the offers given on BOBCARD ranging from discounts or cashbacks on movie ticket bookings to online shopping and flight bookings, from food aggregator app to the travel booking. Let…
If you are looking for a loan in the near future, it is vital to have a strong credit score. Generally, a credit score above the level of 700 is believed to be good, which not only helps you secure a loan but also get it at a lower rate of interest. Therefore, a credit score below…
In today’s world of digital payments, credit cards are more than just a way to pay—they can help you save big when used smartly. A simple trick called “stacking” lets you combine multiple offers, discounts, and rewards to get the best deal on your purchases. What is stacking? Stacking is all about using multiple savings…
