Your Questions Answered: How does SIP investment differ in equity mutual funds vs ELSS mutual funds? | Mint

Your Questions Answered: How does SIP investment differ in equity mutual funds vs ELSS mutual funds? | Mint

Source: Live Mint Q. I am a senior engineer working with a business process outsourcing company in Pune. My wife works in the cybersecurity division of the same company. We have been investing in large-cap mutual funds. For tax savings, we have been investing in the National Pension Scheme. We wanted to explore investing inEquity…

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Mahila Samman Savings Certificate: Interest rates, eligibility, and tax benefits explained | Mint

Mahila Samman Savings Certificate: Interest rates, eligibility, and tax benefits explained | Mint

Source: Live Mint The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) is a unique small-savings scheme launched by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance to provide financial security and encourage savings among girls and women in India.  Announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, this scheme is aimed at creating a safe and lucrative investment avenue…

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Your Questions Answered: I want to diversify my portfolio. Please elaborate on contra mutual funds and how do they work? | Mint

Your Questions Answered: I want to diversify my portfolio. Please elaborate on contra mutual funds and how do they work? | Mint

Source: Live Mint Q. I am a nurse working with a multispeciality hospital in Ghaziabad. My husband is a tailor, and he has his own boutique in Delhi. We have been investing in large-cap index mutual funds for the past 3 years. We intend to diversify our portfolio, and many of our acquaintances have suggested…

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How can senior citizens benefit from SCSS? Interest rates, tax savings, and more | Mint

How can senior citizens benefit from SCSS? Interest rates, tax savings, and more | Mint

Source: Live Mint The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a government-backed savings initiative tailored for senior citizens to ensure a secure and regular income post-retirement. With guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and a straightforward process, it is one of the most reliable financial tools available for retired individuals in India. This scheme is available through…

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Budget 2025 Shockers: Top gainers and losers that took investors by surprise | Stock Market News

Budget 2025 Shockers: Top gainers and losers that took investors by surprise | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI Mandates Evaluations for Market Infrastructure Institutions to Ensure Transparency and Efficiency The Securities and Exchange Board of India has mandated external and internal evaluations for Market Infrastructure Institutions and their statutory committees. This move aims to enhance transparency, governance, and performance efficiency in financial markets. The evaluations will help…

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Facing insurance issues? Here’s how to file a complaint with the Ombudsman | Mint

Facing insurance issues? Here’s how to file a complaint with the Ombudsman | Mint

Source: Live Mint Insurance grievances can be frustrating, especially when your claim is rejected, delayed, or unresolved. To help individual policyholders resolve such issues efficiently and cost-effectively, the Government of India introduced the insurance Ombudsman scheme. This impartial mechanism addresses complaints without the need to go to court. Currently, there are 17 insurance Ombudsman offices…

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Top gainers and losers: 5 most surprising moves in the market this week | Stock Market News

Top gainers and losers: 5 most surprising moves in the market this week | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint Top News 1/ SEBI mandates daily disclosure of the Information Ratio (IR) for equity-oriented mutual fund schemes on AMC and AMFI websites. IR measures risk-adjusted returns by comparing portfolio returns to benchmark returns, accounting for volatility. This aims to enhance transparency, aid investor decision-making, and improve scheme performance evaluation. AMFI must ensure…

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