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Source: Live Mint I am 40 years old and recently received a ₹50 lakh windfall. My current portfolio is heavily weighted towards equity mutual funds (60%), with the rest in gold and fixed deposits. Since I already have significant exposure to equities, should I consider investing this windfall in real estate with a 15-year horizon,…
Source: Live Mint This move aims to encourage first-time investors, particularly from low-income segments and underserved regions, to participate in mutual fund investments. Despite the mutual fund industry’s robust growth, a significant market remains untapped, offering immense potential for expansion. Untapped potential The country’s mutual fund industry has witnessed exponential growth in recent years. Total…
Source: Live Mint Rohit Murarka, Business Head, Kotak Cherry believes the market is expecting some kind of stimulus in the budget as the overall economy, especially demand conditions, is facing a slowdown. Murarka suggested that investors diversify investments across various asset classes like equities, fixed income, real estate, and commodities. This strategy helps mitigate risks…
Source: Live Mint Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹64,156 crore from the Indian equities market so far in January 2025, in an unabated exodus amid Rupee depreciation, rise in United States bond yields and expectations of an overall tepid earnings season, according to a PTI report. The selling shows a reversal in investor sentiments…
Source: Live Mint Mumbai: Donald Trump’s sabre-rattling before and after his swearing-in sent the Indian markets scurrying for cover on Tuesday, with benchmarks Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex tumbling to their respective seven-month lows. Investors were already in a sombre mood, thanks to sluggish corporate earnings, foreign investor sell-offs, and pre-budget jitters. The uncertainty…
Source: Live Mint Investing wisely doesn’t require a crystal ball or insider secrets; it thrives on time-tested principles and disciplined execution. Whether you’re building your portfolio for 2025 or decades beyond, the fundamentals remain consistent. Let’s break down a straightforward guide to crafting a robust portfolio. Start with a plan: Crafting a strong portfolio begins…
Source: Live Mint With the year ending, it is time for all the generic investors to adjust their focus on their portfolios owing to the shift in the market dynamics. Many portfolios have become excessively tilted towards equities as the Nifty50 has noted new highs and mid-cap stocks have performed exceptionally. “It is suggested that…
Source: Live Mint Equities, the dollar and Bitcoin all advanced in afternoon trading after a volatile morning for the stock market. Big tech advanced with the Nasdaq 100 climbing 0.3% after dropping more than 1% earlier in the session. Traders were rattled as the fierce rally in Nvidia Corp. hit a speed bump following outlook that missed…
Source: Live Mint Effective financial planning includes defining financial goals and drafting out an investment plan to meet these goals. This is essential for achieving financial stability and building a strong foundation that lets you work towards meeting your financial commitments, both long term and short term. In Episode 5 of Let’s Mint Money, presented…
Source: Live Mint In an equities slump during the holiday-shortened last week, as many as eight of the top ten most valued Indian listed companies lost a cumulative ₹1,65,180.04 crore from market valuation, PTI reported. Among the top 10, banking sector majors HDFC Bank and State Bank of India (SBI) took the biggest hits. Overall,…
