Guides
Answers we give at the desk, written down.
Mutual funds, insurance, tax and NRI investing, explained the way we explain them to clients every week.

Insurance. 6 min read.
How to file a health insurance claim: cashless and reimbursement, step by step
What to do before a planned admission, in an emergency, and after discharge, with the documents insurers ask for.

Mutual funds. 6 min read.
Mutual fund distributor or investment adviser: what is the difference?
What an ARN means, how each is paid, regular versus direct plans, and why distributors are not allowed to call themselves advisers.

Mutual funds. 5 min read.
ELSS for tax saving: who still benefits under the new tax regime
How ELSS works, the three-year lock-in, how gains are taxed, and why it only saves tax if you file under the old regime.

Insurance. 6 min read.
Health insurance for parents in Kerala: what to look for after sixty
Separate policy or family floater, waiting periods, co-payment, room rent limits and the tax deduction, explained for children arranging cover for their parents.

NRI investing. 8 min read.
Starting a mutual fund SIP from the Gulf: a guide for NRIs from Kerala
Which bank account to use, what KYC needs, how tax works when you live in a tax-free country, and what changes when you come home.

Mutual funds. 7 min read.
SIP, recurring deposit or chitty: which suits a Kerala household?
Three ways to save every month, compared honestly on returns, risk, liquidity and tax, with when each one makes sense.

PAN services. 4 min read.
Applying for a PAN card in Angamaly: documents, fees and timelines
Everything you need to apply for a new PAN, correct an existing one or request a reprint, including what NRIs and minors need.

Insurance. 5 min read.
How much term insurance does a Kerala family actually need?
A simple method to size life cover using income, loans and years to retirement, with the mistakes we see most often.

Mutual funds. 6 min read.
How to start a SIP: a plain guide for first-time investors in Kerala
What a SIP is, how much to start with, which documents you need and how long it takes to get the first instalment running.
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A first conversation is free and takes about thirty minutes, at the office in Angamaly or over a call.
Opposite St Martin's Shrine, Angamaly South P.O.
Angamaly, Kerala 683573
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Ten minutes from Cochin International Airport