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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Planning for your retirement in your 20s? Here's why it is a smart move!
More women are prioritizing retirement planning, recognizing its importance for their longer lifesp…
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Mutual funds in spotlight: Industry grew at 23.65% CAGR since March 2021
India's mutual fund industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with assets under management reachi…
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Secured Loans 2.0 — why more and more Indians are turning to gold, shares and mutual funds to get loans
Indians are increasingly turning to secured loans like gold loans and loans against securities (LAS…
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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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India Inc. stares at an earnings dearth in Q2, FMCG, auto, and consumer durables falter
Indian companies, particularly in consumer-focused sectors, faced a challenging second quarter due …
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FDIs may shift to US under Trump 2.0 but it is unlikely to severely impact FDIs inflow to India, says SBI Report
It added that if similar policies are reintroduced in Trump 2.0 also, it could create challenges fo…
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FII stake in Indian equities dips to a 12-year low
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued pulling out of Indian markets in November, driven …
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US Fed cuts interest rates by 25 bps, Powell notes Trump's victory to have no impact on policy decisions
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year, lowering them to 4.5-4.75%…
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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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What can you expect from the US Fed meeting later this week? Here's all you need to know
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% on Thursday, following a l…
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Muhurat trading 2024: 5 stock picks you can consider this time around
Kotak Securities further notes that FY25 will likely see more broad-based growth across sectors. Ho…
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SEBI mulls measures to facilitate ease of doing business for ESG Rating Providers (ERPs)
Per the paper's proposal, ERPs won't be required to disclose ESG (environmental, social, and govern…
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Is the lending party over? The dangerous tango of Indian banks with microfinance and unsecured loans
India's microfinance and unsecured loan sector is facing a crisis with rising NPAs that threaten ov…
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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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Gold continues to shine bright on Dhanteras, but should you participate in the glitter?
Legend has it that it was on this day that Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of health, appeared today, m…
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Ahead of Dhanteras 2024, how has gold glittered so far this year?
At 24%, the yellow metal's annual return in 2024 has been nothing less than glittering. Compare thi…
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Can investing in gold this festive season add the much-touted Midas touch to your investments?
Gold prices surpass Rs 80,000 per 10 grams, fueled by inflation and global geopolitical tensions. W…
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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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Office rents across all major Indian cities surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024, notes a new report
Even within these cities, the growth of rental demand in certain micro-markets, which are located a…
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Billionaire broker Nikhil Kamath buys home, leaves internet debating on renting vs. owning a house
Kamath, who has a net worth of $3.1 billion, acknowledged that a lack of control over one's living …
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Real estate continues to dominate India's investment portfolios, shows FICCI report
Even for millennials, buying a house featured at the top of their priorities. 66% of millennials &…
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Facing vehicle damage during heavy rains? Here's how motor insurance can come to your rescue
During heavy rains, the first in line of damage is your vehicle's engine, repairing which could cos…
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Reserve Bank may act against more NBFCs to keep obscure lending practices in check, says Morgan Stanley
Earlier this month, the apex bank had already issued a stern warning to the NBFC sector, discouragi…
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Exodus of foreign investors from Indian markets continues unabated in October. But DIIs are holding the fort steady
Between January and October 2024, foreign investors have invested a net of 1,87,298 crore in India.…
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Do large IPOs guarantee large returns? Data suggests that 18 of India's biggest 30 IPOs did not generate solid returns
While over Rs 50,000 crores have been raised by these share sales so far since 2023, only 22% of th…