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Source: Live Mint To secure one’s future in India financial education is extremely important. Still, it is a surprise to see that basic financial market education, investment themes, asset classes etc., are seldom discussed in early school curriculum. In the given situation hence, it is important for various educational boards to consider making equity market…
Source: Live Mint Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have evolved from niche offerings to become a cornerstone of India’s financial ecosystem. With a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31% over the past five years and commitments reaching ₹12.4 trillion as of September 2024, AIFs are poised to play an increasingly critical role in reshaping…
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…
Source: Live Mint Investors should avoid systematic investment plans (SIPs) in small cap and mid cap mutual funds right now and even consider redeeming their investments in such funds as valuations are ‘absurd’, S Naren, executive director and chief investment officer of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, said on 25 January at an event organised…
Source: Live Mint Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC) has announced a steep hike in the total expense ratio (TER) cap for its flagship Bharat Bond ETFs—from a near-zero 0.0001% to 1%, a move that could have far-reaching implications for investors. That’s a staggering 2,000% increase. However, the AMC has clarified that the actual expense is…
Source: Live Mint In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, it’s easy to get obsessed with monitoring the performance of your mutual fund every single day. With apps and websites giving live updates, checking your investment’s performance has never been easier. But is this constant scrutiny really benefiting you? The answer may surprise you. In fact, it…
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…
Source: Live Mint Thanks to Budget 2025, new tax regime has become even more lucrative now. With no income tax for those who earn up to ₹12 lakh a year, taxpayers have one more reason to abandon choose new regime over old tax regime. This means more and more taxpayers will now choose the new…
Source: Live Mint Investors are often recommended to stay invested in their stocks and mutual funds over a long period of time. This is because it not only allows them to book profits in the medium term but also paves way for wealth creation in the long term. Being able to earn massive gains on…
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…
