Investors to invest immediately in PMS and AIF after completion of KYC process

In a major development, SEBI has asked market intermediaries which include mutual funds, PMS and AIF to allow their investors to invest immediately in their product after completion of KYC process.

Indian MF industry has unclaimed amount of Rs. 2600 crore in FY 2023

SEBI data reveals that the MF industry has an unclaimed amount of over Rs.2600 crore in FY 2023.

Be Kind to your Kidneys

Because Kidneys have to work overtime to expel salt from the body

A Look Back

It will be recalled that the extent of policy response was quite different from country to country over 2020-22.

India's Growth Story: Indeed, a Red Tape to Red Carpet!

India, with its vibrant economy and vast potential, has emerged as a shining star on the global stage.

How to invest 1n bonds: A primer

Until March 31, 2023, long-term capital gains on debt mutual funds were taxed at the rate of 20 per cent after indexation.

Outlook on India supported by strong fundamentals

Indian economy is intrinsically better placed

Achieve Freedom from All Your Retirement Worries

We often hear about how the youth population as a share of total population is a major strength of the Indian economy.

Diversify into US equity funds, but be cognizant of risks

After a severe market correction in 2022, US market indices have made a robust comeback. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) based on the NASDAQ 100 are up more than 40 per cent year-to-date.

Small Cap Funds: What are they and how have they performed over different periods

The equity market has been at a high this year and mutual fund investors are having a good time. Although most funds have performed, the small-cap funds as a category have performed exceptionally well over different time periods.

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Mutual Fund News

1. SEBI permits to issue multiple thematic ESG schemes

On Top Of The World, Yet A Long Way To Go!

There is one trivia question that almost everyone has been getting right over the years: "Which is the most populous country in the world?" The answer has always been China. This is a statistic for which the 'Numero Uno' position did not change for a very long time.

Market-Linked Tax Saving Investments And The Road To Wealth Creation

The recent tax changes in the Indian insurance Making the right investment choice that reduces your tax burden can also help you build wealth.

Are You Drinking Too Much Coffee? If Yes, Then You Are Taking A Big Risk!

Coffee contains caffeine in maximum percentage: Caffeine has been classified as a dangerous drug. Its presence in coffee leads to artificial stimulation and jerks up the entire system temporarily. It later leads to lethargy and even depression. A person addicted to caffeine is compelled to take more and more cups of coffee to keep his spirits high. The addiction to coffee is akin to liquor addiction, which later on makes its regular users its slaves.

Ensure financial stability in retirement with immediate annuity plans!

Recently, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) allowed subscribers to purchase multiple annuities if the retirement corpus exceeds Rs. 10 lakhs. Each individual annuity must amount to Rs. 5 lakhs.

Invest in small-cap funds to gain from their potential to generate alpha

Small-cap funds, with total assets under management of Rs. 1,42,200 crores, appear to be experiencing a resurgence.

Understanding the Approach to Direct Stock Investing: Building Wealth with Discipline and Strategy

Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj is the Jt. Chairman & MD, Bajaj Capital, building the platform for the Business leaders of the Financial Services and Advisory sector to exchange their vision, experience, and views on making the right financial decisions.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING

Re-Emergence Of Hybrid Funds

A Tax-Efficient Route to A Combination of Equity, Debt and Gold

A Doctor Within You: Your Immune System

The fact that you survive is due to your immune system-a fascinating network of chemicals and cells that protect your body.

Holistic approach to cover risks through insurance plans

Life can throw a number of strange surprises at completely unanticipated times. It is a culmination of a number of unforeseen events, after all.

India's Golden Decade: The path to a $6 trillion economy

The Indian economy has been growing at an elevated level. The recovery post-COVID has been above most experts' expectations. The measures announced by the government and the central bank in the aftermath of the pandemic have yielded results.

Get a taste of passive funds via a large cap fund

The latest SPIVA (S&P Indices versus Active) scorecard for India (for end of 2022) is out. It shows that 87.5 per cent of large-cap funds, 76.9 per cent of ELSS (equity-linked savings schemes) funds, 54.9 per cent of mid- and small-cap funds, 45.4 per cent of composite bond funds, and 68 per cent of government bond funds have underperformed their benchmarks over the preceding one-year period.

INSIDE LIFE INSURANCE: How Life Insurance remains an attractive solution, despite tax changes

The recent tax changes in the Indian insurance sector in 2023 seems to many as a significant impact. However, despite these changes, life insurance remains a vital financial instrument that can help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

Breaking Down AIFs: An In-Depth Look at This High-Potential Investment Option

Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj is the Jt. Chairman & MD, Bajaj Capital, building the platform for the Business leaders of the Financial Services and Advisory sector to exchange their vision, experience, and views on making the right financial decisions.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING

Debt Mutual Funds - Will They Continue To Thrive Despite Recent Changes In Tax Norms?

A brief glimpse of the industry: The INR 40 trillion mutual fund industry has been on a rapid growth path and appears to be on course to achieve its goal of Asset Under Management worth Rs. 100 trillion by 2030. The industry is very well-regulated and offers a range of easy to understand & transparent products. It has effectively marketed Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) as an investment mode, so that inflows via this route have remained over Rs. 13,000 crore for several months despite the volatility in the market. Due to adoption of technology and growing distribution reach, mutual funds are finding takers across customer segments and also in the beyond-30 (B-30) towns.

A Win-Win Solution - A Passive, Hold to Maturity, fully G-Sec Product

Although retail participation in mutual funds, has grown by leaps and bounds in the last two decades, it is predominantly equity schemes that investors have favoured. As per AMFI data as of Jan-23, individual mutual fund investors have 80% of their total mutual fund allocation towards equity schemes and only 14% of the allocation is towards debt-oriented schemes.

Invest in dividend yield funds for style diversity

Dividend yield funds have gained attention recently with SBI Mutual Fund’s new fund offer raising Rs. 3,600 crores.