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    Long-term goals need higher equity exposure

    iStockPhoto I am a 42-year-old housewife, and earn around Rs. 20,000 a month through tuitions. I want to start investing in mutual funds, and I can invest up to Rs. 10,000 a month. I want to save for my daughter’s wedding, which may be in 15 years. —Nirmala Jha First, it is great that you […]

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    Standard Chartered said to curb $2 billion diamond exposure

    Though diamonds account for less than 1% of Standard Chartered’s $261 billion of loans, gemstones haven’t escaped the scrutiny of CEO Bill Winters. Photo: AP London: Standard Chartered Plc is demanding more loan protection from clients in the Indian and Belgian diamond trade as the bank seeks to tighten standards, according to people with knowledge […]