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Source: Live Mint While maintaining a positive outlook on IT, pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors, Varun Goel, Senior Fund Manager (Equity) of Mirae Asset Investment Managers says that he does not expect any major change in capital gains taxation or exemptions for mutual funds in Budget 2025. In an email interaction with Mint, he shares his views on investing in…
Source: Live Mint Retirement is a phase we all face, especially for salaried professionals. It’s a period when regular income from work stops, but expenses—monthly bills, healthcare, and leisure—continue. The key to enjoying a financially secure retirement lies in the preparation you do during your working years. By saving and investing wisely, you can build…
Source: Live Mint The recent market correction has meant a reduction in the price-earnings premium of India over other emerging markets from around 20% levels to ~13-14%. The near- term trend of greater investor flows towards developed markets will keep the India premium in check, believes Suresh Soni, CEO, Baroda BNP Paribas MF. This notwithstanding…
Source: Live Mint In the calendar year 2024, mutual fund investors’ investment through the SIP (systematic investment plans) route touched ₹2,89,227 crore with the highest contribution of ₹26,459 crore in December. Interestingly, December also happened to be the 46th month of positive equity inflows with the first one in March 2021. The mutual fund industry’s…
Source: Live Mint Equities continued to dominate investors’ minds in 2024. This is despite an eventful year with high volatility due to multiple global events, including a new war, weaker-than-expected economic growth, disappointing earnings, and subsequent FPI outflows. Going forward, factors like corporate earnings slowdown, sticky inflation, geopolitical tensions, higher US bond yields, strong dollar…
Source: Live Mint Small investors often feel intimidated by the fancy jargon financial experts use. But you don’t need to understand all that to build Big Wealth. All you need is a solid investment plan, the discipline to avoid critical mistakes, and the patience to stay on the course. If you stick to these basic…
Source: Live Mint In 2024, Indian equity markets faced significant volatility due to global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, yet the Indian economy showed resilience fueled by strong domestic consumption, infrastructure spending, and supportive policies. This bolstered investor confidence and emphasised the need for portfolio diversification to manage risks effectively. The year witnessed a growing…
Source: Live Mint Jadhav started her investment journey in 2015 when she was only 23. She lost her father while still in college. Her mother was a homemaker. She and her brother had to take care of household expenses. Despite financial constraints, Jadhav managed to spare a few thousand to invest in the initial days….
Source: Live Mint What is the one important thing you can do now to take charge of your financial future? During a financial planning discussion, a client realized he had several major actions to take to streamline his finances. Although everything was clear, he was slightly overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. To ease…
Source: Live Mint Mumbai: It’s that time of year when people plan fresh starts. While gym memberships are part of many people’s resolutions, some take a step back to review their investment portfolios. In fact, several people make it a habit to review their portfolios at the end of every year. But the question remains:…
