Ira Alok Puranik
Senior Writer
Having formerly worked as a business journalist with The Economic Times, News18, Money9 (TV9), and Moneycontrol, Ira Alok Puranik has been working on personal finance, mutual funds, and the stock markets for the last 4 years. An alum of AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, and DU, she is also a 2022 Tow-Knight fellow of Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York.
Latest Stories from Ira Alok Puranik
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Simply Put: Secured Loans 2.0 — why more and more Indians are turning to gold, shares and mutual funds to get loans
Gold loans are surging in India, driven by rising gold prices and a desire for quick cash. Loans a…
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Simply Put: From Dal to Dolce—India is loving its luxury life
Indian consumers are embracing premium products across categories, from cars and FMCG to smartphone…
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Simply Put: Is the lending party over? The dangerous tango of Indian banks with microfinance and unsecured loans
India's microfinance sector faces increasing challenges due to rising defaults, affecting the stabi…
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Simply put: Can investing in gold this festive season add the much-touted Midas touch to your investments?
Gold prices have surged past Rs 80,000 per 10 grams, making it a costly affair for the festive seas…
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Simply Put: Boom or bust — how RBI’s decision to leave rates unchanged affects homebuyers
The RBI keeps repo rates at 6.5% for the 10th time despite global rate cuts. This decision affects …
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SIMPLY PUT: SEBI is on a mission to take on the wild, wild west of futures and options in India. Here’s why, what, and how
It's no secret that futures and options see extreme risks, with most traders losing money regularly…
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SIMPLY PUT: Why investing in SME IPOs should not be on top of your adventure to-do list!
This year has seen a surge in SME IPOs, with 146 out of 206 debuting in gains. While they offer ver…
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Simply Put: A Deposit Dilemma — What's the fuss about a crisis in Indian bank deposits? Are mutual fund investments to blame?
Indians seem to be depositing less money in banks, and everyone's blaming the stock markets. But ar…
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Loan-to-deposit ratio will subside on its own in coming months, notes Motilal Oswal report
As of 9th August, 2024 the Indian banking sector's loan-to-deposit (LD) ratio stood at 77.2 %, whic…
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Doctor-population ratio in India better than WHO standard, says Govt
Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved and underg…
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Filing your ITR at the last minute? Don't make these mistakes
As per official data, about 6 crore ITRs have already been filed so far, and around 70% of them hav…
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Did you know about the only Indian state exempt from paying any income tax? Know all about it here
Sikkim has its income tax manual, which stipulates that no resident of Sikkim was to pay taxes to…
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ITR Filing: Today is the last day to file your income tax returns, so file today to avoid penalties
You will have to pay a penalty of Rs. 1,000 if your total annual taxable income is below Rs 5,00,00…
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Confused about the new tax regime? Here's when you should opt for it
The new regime was introduced in budget 2020 to simplify taxation, and offer lower rates of taxes c…
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Budget 2024 to fuel stock markets: Bloomberg Survey
Many are expecting the government to raise the standard deduction threshold from the current Rs 50,…
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Wondering which ITR form is right for you? Know all about it here
It's time to file your ITRs! While the deadline is 31st July, it's best to not put off filing your …
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Budget 2024: Increase standard deduction, exemptions and more, an aam aadmi's wishlist
Note that unless you specifically opt for the old regime, the new tax regime is considered as your …
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Bolster manufacturing sector, consumption this budget: PHDCCI to FinMin
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman initiated pre-budget consultations for Union Budget 2024 on 19t…
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Dogs, coconuts and monkeys: Insure your vehicles from their mayhem right now!
Digit Insurance, backed by Virat Kohli, reported paying out Rs 1.68 crore in claims for over 1,500 …
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IPO Overview : DEE Piping, Akme Fintrade, GPES Solar
IPOs of Aasan loans and DEE piping systems are debuting on the market today, and will close on 21st…
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Pay only 45 paisa to get a Rs 10 lakh insurance for your train travel!
This insurance, which is optional for passengers to opt for while travelling, offers a coverage of …
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Union budget 2024-25 : When will it be presented, what to expect and more
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the first full-fledged union budget unde…
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The 2024 Great Unbossing — Desi Edition: How is global trend of firing mid-level managers taking shape in India
The idea of unbossing, or firing middle-level management in a bid to have flatter reporting structu…
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Here’s how your life insurance plans are set to change
IRDA has brought forth many changes for life insurance products, in a bid to make them more custome…