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Source: Live Mint Budget 2025: The Indian stock market experienced high volatility on Saturday, February 1, following the FY26 Union Budget announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. While the budget introduced major changes in income tax slabs, shifting more money into the hands of middle-class consumers, market sentiment remained mixed due to concerns over government…
Source: Live Mint Focused on managing a home loan and investing in over ten mutual fund schemes, Singh delayed signing up, opting instead for a higher in-hand salary. His decision, influenced by hopes of the old pension scheme (OPS) returning in some form, highlights the financial dilemmas faced by young government employees navigating between immediate…
Source: Live Mint Mutual funds are fast emerging as the investment vehicle of choice for a growing segment of Indian investors. According to statistics released by Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the Assets Under Management (AUM) of the Indian Mutual Fund industry has grown from ₹10.90 trillion as on November 30, 2014 to…
Source: Live Mint Disney knows how to sell plushies to kids and tug grown up hearts with stories of love and loss. but this time no matter what calamities befall these cute as button cubs who are trying to get away from ghost lions and a perennially furious mother nature… What money lessons do we…
Source: Live Mint Index funds are investment vehicles designed to track a benchmark index. Their objective is to replicate the overall performance of the index they follow. When an investor places money into an index fund, the funds are allocated across the companies that constitute the chosen index, thereby offering a diversified portfolio. Index funds…
Source: Live Mint Expert View: Abhijit Bhave, Managing Director and CEO, Equirus Wealth believes a 5-10% correction from current levels might be a fair expectation for stabilisation in the market. A strong earnings report card in the December quarter is what might bring some sense of relief in the market, he noted. Bhave also believes…
Source: Live Mint Here are seven ways to turn a market downturn into a chance to strengthen your portfolio and your investing mindset. Resist the urge to rewrite history When markets tumble, it’s easy to look back and convince yourself that the signs were obvious. “I knew I should have sold when valuations started looking…
Source: Live Mint Tensions in the Middle East have heightened, with the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel sparking concerns over a potential wider regional crisis. If the conflict worsens, the impact on global crude oil prices could be substantial due to Iran’s role as a key oil producer. Although crude oil prices are currently…
Source: Live Mint Volatility is the lifeblood of financial markets. It creates profit opportunities but is also the source of sleepless nights for many investors. While some thrive on the adrenaline rush of market fluctuations, others shy away, deterred by the potential for losses. However, savvy investors understand that managing risk is equally critical. This…
Source: Live Mint Choosing the right mutual fund to invest in can be daunting, given the countless options available in the market today. While the fund’s past performance—some numbers on what kind of returns it has offered in the recent past—may seem to be an obvious starting point for your investigation, this may not be…
