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Source: Live Mint It’s time to ask: is your bank balance truly working for you? In this article, we explore smarter, safer, and more rewarding alternatives to traditional savings accounts—without compromising on liquidity or peace of mind. Switching banks Harshad Chetanwala, co-founder of MyWealthGrowth.com, emphasises that the primary considerations for alternative investments should be safety…
Source: Live Mint If you have short-term financial goals and aspire to invest in a low risk mutual fund, then there are specific categories of the same designed to ensure capital conservation and liquidity during tough times. These funds generally invest in low risk instruments for example: treasury bills, money market securities among other similar…
Source: Live Mint Since April 2023, fresh investments in the growth option of debt mutual funds have been taxable at the marginal income tax rate for short-term capital gains (STCG). For most investors, this is 30% plus surcharge and cess. The dividend option, now called income distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) option, was already taxable…
Source: Live Mint Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched a new arbitrage fund with a unique zero-expense offer for the first year. The New Fund Offer (NFO) is open for subscription from 16-19 December. This offer is exclusively available for direct plans, catering to investors who prefer the direct investment route. What are arbitrage funds? …
Source: Live Mint The investment world rarely stands still. For instance, because of the taxation reforms, the once-reliable compass of debt mutual funds now points to uncertain territory, leaving high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) scrambling to rethink their investment strategies. The question now isn’t whether to adapt but how to do so effectively. This requires a thoughtful…
