New regime narrows LTCG-regular income tax gap. Are equities still worth it?

New regime narrows LTCG-regular income tax gap. Are equities still worth it?

Source: Live Mint However, the relaxations have reduced the tax advantages of equity investments for small and medium investors, especially those with annual incomes of up to ₹24 lakh.  Historically, investors often chose equity investments like arbitrage funds and hybrid funds like balanced advantage funds for their preferential tax treatment compared to regular income.  The…

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Should you look at conservative hybrid funds amid the market rally?

Should you look at conservative hybrid funds amid the market rally?

Source: Live Mint With overheated markets, the challenge of balancing risk and returns has become more pronounced. For those seeking stability and inflation-beating growth, multi-asset allocation funds (MAAFs) may be a viable alternative to debt mutual funds or fixed deposits (FDs). MAAFs are structured to invest in a mix of asset classes—commonly equities, debt, and…

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