As market indices continue to slide, should mutual fund investors halt their SIPs for the time being? | Mint

As market indices continue to slide, should mutual fund investors halt their SIPs for the time being? | Mint

Source: Live Mint Benchmark indices have fallen over 10 percent from their peak, retail investors have started feeling pangs of the market correction. This is enough to dissuade scores of retail investors from continuing to invest. Nifty has fallen over 10 per cent from its record high of 26,277, while the Sensex slid over 8,500 points…

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Building financial resilience: Why passive income matters for MSMEs

Building financial resilience: Why passive income matters for MSMEs

Source: Live Mint Passive income is both a dependable financial safety net and a catalyst for future expansion. However, the first critical step is to maintain a clear boundary between personal and business finances—this foundational strategy enables sustainable growth and effective financial management.  Also Read: Thank digital tools for small businesses going formal on their…

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Does this tax loophole in National Pension Scheme help it trump mutual funds?

Does this tax loophole in National Pension Scheme help it trump mutual funds?

Source: Live Mint While NPS Tier-1 offers tax benefits but restricts withdrawals, Tier-2 offers flexible withdrawals without tax benefits. Mutual funds command an asset base of ₹67 trillion. The NPS Tier-1 account has an asset base of ₹2.28 trillion, excluding contributions by state and central government employees. Meanwhile, the NPS Tier-2 accounts for just ₹6,510…

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Want to invest in the US markets? These 12 mutual funds have exposure to American stocks | Mint

Want to invest in the US markets? These 12 mutual funds have exposure to American stocks | Mint

Source: Live Mint With Donald Trump winning the US Presidential Elections 2024, investing in the US stocks has suddenly become sought after. The S&P 500 briefly surpassed the 6,000-mark and closed with its biggest weekly percentage gain in a year, reported Reuters. This has prompted several Indian investors to start exploring options to invest in…

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Weekend Wrap: From Edelweiss to HDFC Nifty, top market movers and news of week | Stock Market News

Weekend Wrap: From Edelweiss to HDFC Nifty, top market movers and news of week | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI Mandates Enhanced Transparency in Mutual Fund Disclosures Starting December 2024 In a recent regulatory update, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced new measures to enhance transparency in the mutual fund industry. Beginning December 5, 2024, fund houses are required to distinctly disclose expenses and returns for…

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Mutual Funds: Should you opt for low-performing funds? Experts have THIS to say | Mint

Mutual Funds: Should you opt for low-performing funds? Experts have THIS to say | Mint

Source: Live Mint When every investor is chasing high-yielding funds, there are some who chase low-performing mutual funds to make the most of the current attractive valuations. Time and again, wealth advisors have advised that historical returns are not a guarantee for a scheme’s future returns. Therefore, just because a scheme has performed well in…

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