According to the latest RBI Report (2018-19), an average Indian saves approximately Rs.30 out of every Rs.100, one of the highest savings rates globally. Despite this, over 85% of investments are in fixed deposits, life insurance, or other debt instruments, yielding post-tax returns around 3%. Less than 3% of Indians invest in equities.
While some understand the importance of Term Life Insurance, many still purchase Endowment or ULIP Plans. Despite equity’s potential for positive real returns, traditional instruments dominate due to fear of loss, lack of knowledge, patience, skill, and education about equities.
This highlights a gap: although we’re great savers, we miss opportunities for real returns through equity investments. This gap stems from low literacy levels regarding equity instruments.
At BasuNivesh, our goal is to provide the right perspective on wealth management and investing. Since 2011, our blog has aimed to empower individuals to make informed financial decisions.
To further this mission, we now conduct Financial Wellness Sessions for employees of large corporations, SMEs, NGOs, B-Schools & Colleges, housing societies, professional bodies, and individuals. These sessions are customizable and can range from 2 hours to a full day.
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