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Source: Live Mint Several top-performing large-cap mutual funds in India have demonstrated superior returns compared to their benchmarks, according to Mutual fund body AMFI data from February 21, 2025. Funds like the Nippon India Large Cap Fund, ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund, and HDFC Large Cap Fund have outperformed indices such as the NIFTY 100 Total…
Source: Live Mint Past performance Over the past one-year period, amid weakness in stock markets, multi-asset funds as a category have delivered average returns of 9.2%. Within the category, certain multi-asset funds have delivered higher returns. The stock market benchmark Nifty 50 has fetched a little over 2.6% in the same period. On a five-year…
Source: Live Mint Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Feb 13 tabled the new Income Tax Bill in the Parliament. This was a landmark move as the entire 64-year-old income tax law was overhauled and the older complex provisions were made simpler and lucid amid much fanfare. One of the key arguments given by the…
Source: Live Mint If you are contemplating investing in either fixed deposit (FD) or a small savings scheme, then it is advisable to compare their returns along with other benefits they offer. Typically, a fixed deposit (FD) offers anywhere between 6.7 to 7 percent per annum to depositors whereas other tax saving schemes offer slightly…
Source: Live Mint When preparing children for life, financial literacy is often neglected, though it plays a crucial role in shaping their future success and well-being. Instilling financial knowledge and responsibilities from an early age fosters independence, confidence and resilience. Parents, as primary influencers, have a profound impact on their children’s financial attitudes. However, it…
Source: Live Mint I have sold a plot of land for ₹67 lakh. After indexation, the taxable long-term capital is around Rs35.40 Lakh. If I invest the long-term capital gains of Rs35.40 lakh in a residential flat, I understand that I do not have to pay any tax due to the exemption available under Section…
Source: Live Mint Before you decide about investing in a mutual fund scheme, it is recommended to compare the returns delivered by different schemes in the same category of funds so that the decision is objective and fair. Here, we list out the returns delivered by some high-performing focused mutual funds, expecially the ones which…
Source: Live Mint New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) Industry body Amfi has launched three initiatives — SIP for smaller investments, Tarun Yojana to encourage young investors, and MITRA to help track and recover forgotten investments. These initiatives align with markets regulator Sebi and Association of Mutual Funds in India’s ongoing efforts to democratise mutual fund…
Source: Live Mint Mutual funds have increasingly become extremely popular among retail investors for wealth creation. The latest data revealed by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) shows that total assets held by individual investors rose by over 30 percent in just one year. Individual investors held ₹41.43 lakh crore in mutual funds…
Source: Live Mint Before starting a fixed deposit (FD), it is common for depositors to compare the interest rates offered by different banks so that they can maximise the income earned on it. Typically, banks offer high interest on their long term deposits and low when the deposit is made for a short period. A…
