Inflows into equity funds dropped marginally, shows AMFI’s January data | Mint

Inflows into equity funds dropped marginally, shows AMFI’s January data | Mint

Source: Live Mint Inflows into equity mutual fund inflows witnessed a marginal decline of 3.6 per cent in January, totaling ₹39,687 crore against ₹41,155 crore in December, showed the data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on February 12. Despite the slight decrease in monthly inflows, net investments into open-ended equity…

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Valentine’s Day on a budget: 10 heartfelt ideas that won’t cost a fortune | Mint

Valentine’s Day on a budget: 10 heartfelt ideas that won’t cost a fortune | Mint

Source: Live Mint The celebration of love on Valentine’s Day does not require expensive gifts combined with fancy dinners though many people tend to focus on these costly items. Sticking to creative strategies enables you to savour precious celebrations without having to spend a lot of money on them. The following list presents cost-effective Indian…

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Is passive investing a trap? The real risks behind index funds you need to know | Mint

Is passive investing a trap? The real risks behind index funds you need to know | Mint

Source: Live Mint The popularity of passive investing among investors who seek low-cost automation solutions has surged through the use of index funds together with Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Most investors choose passive funds since they provide broad market coverage at lower operating expense levels. Some investors miss crucial threats that exist in their investments. This…

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Mutual Funds: Why ’watching the pot’ is hurting your returns—And your sanity | Mint

Mutual Funds: Why ’watching the pot’ is hurting your returns—And your sanity | Mint

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…

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What did Nikhil Kamath say about the lending equivalent of Zomato & Swiggy? Check his latest post | Mint

What did Nikhil Kamath say about the lending equivalent of Zomato & Swiggy? Check his latest post | Mint

Source: Live Mint In a recently shared post on Linkedin, Zerodha’s co-founder and the younger of the two Kamath brothers – Nikhil Kamath – wrote about Unified Lending Interface (ULI) and how lending as a phenomenon can play a key role in scripting the growth of individuals. While showering praises on ULI (Unified Lending Interface),…

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Squid Game season 2 reveals the dark truth about money—Are you making these mistakes? | Mint

Squid Game season 2 reveals the dark truth about money—Are you making these mistakes? | Mint

Source: Live Mint The famous Netflix series Squid Game is an expression of faithfully intimate drama, troubling imagery, and nail-biting plot twists, thus gripping audiences across the globe. In this wait for Season 2, these deeper reflections about money, human nature, and survival strike a chord with most of us, just like those high-stakes games…

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CheQ rolls out Wisor, AI expert to resolve your credit card-related queries | Mint

CheQ rolls out Wisor, AI expert to resolve your credit card-related queries | Mint

Source: Live Mint Fintech player CheQ, founded by ex-Flipkart executive Aditya Soni, has rolled out Wisor, which is an AI-powered credit card expert, designed to turn credit card chaos into clarity. This innovation – the company believes — is set to redefine how millions of Indians interact with their credit cards, offering personalised insights, effortless…

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New Tax Regime: Why should you still opt for tax-saving instruments such as PPF, NPS, NSC? | Mint

New Tax Regime: Why should you still opt for tax-saving instruments such as PPF, NPS, NSC? | Mint

Source: Live Mint In FY 2023-24, the new tax regime became a default regime. This shift has led many taxpayers to wonder whether traditional tax-saving investments such as PPF (Public Provident Fund), NSC (National Savings Certificate), post office saving scheme and NPS (National Pension System) are still relevant for the purpose of investment. The tax-saving…

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