The importance of investing in mutual funds with a financial goal in mind is well known. Investing in an ad hoc manner would be akin to sailing in the ocean without a sense of direction; you could be a lost man at sea. With a detailed ...

The Indian equity market presents a compelling landscape for long-term wealth creation. With a burgeoning economy, demographics favouring consumption, and increasing digital adoption, the potential for robust growth seems well-founded. However, ...

Over the past couple of years, the Indian stock market has witnessed a sustained period of positive trend, driven primarily by a remarkable resurgence in mid and small-cap stocks. This resurgence has been complemented by significant advancements in ...

Over the past few years, a robust broad-based rally in the equity market has resulted in impressive returns for many equity mutual fund schemes. Among diversified equity mutual funds (i.e. excluding sector & thematic funds), 44 ...

As the calendar flips to a new financial year, so does the focus for many individuals shift towards tax planning for the upcoming financial year (FY) 2024-25. Despite the fact taxes are inevitable, the good news is there are ways to save a ...

Last week, I covered an article on Mutual Fund KYC, explaining what 'KYC Validated', 'KYC Registered' and 'KYC On-Hold' statuses mean and their impact on your existing and new investments in mutual funds. To ensure uninterrupted experience ...

In this day and age of social media and influencers, all sorts of information and misinformation are disseminated. Last year, the Advertising Standards Council of India revised its guidelines mandating the Securities and Exchange Board of ...

Know Your Customer or KYC is mandatory to deal in the securities market. If the KYC norms are followed in totality, it saves you, the investor the hassle of transacting in securities, such as mutual funds, stocks, etc. KYC has ...

The Nifty 50 index and the S&P BSE Sensex hit a lifetime high in early April. The Sensex surpassed the 75,000 mark, while the Nifty 50 traded near 22,750. However, the indices later consolidated as investors booked profit amid valuation ...

Mutual Fund houses in India are offering investors an opportunity to capitalise on India's dream of becoming the next 'factory of the world'. And with India steadily climbing the ranks as a global manufacturing powerhouse, mutual ...