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5 Things you should know about Mutual fund SIP
The ‘Mutual fund Sahi Hai’ campaign helped investing via SIPs garner a lot of attention of the past few years. The truth being told a lot of investors are investing in these funds
6 Financial Tips for New Parents
We understand that there would be a whole lot of things on your plate: Informing your family, picking a name, setting up doctor appointments.
6 ways of increasing your chance of getting an IPO Allotment
Over the past one year IPOs have become the talk of the town and everyone has been investing in them.
Checklist for Buying a Health Insurance policy
Covid has made people more aware about the importance of having a health insurance policy
Impact of the Union Budget on your wealth will always be short term
The Government has to spend. It spends on creating jobs, reviving businesses, expanding GDP, and a whole bunch of things. To be honest, at times, the Government spends way more than it really earns.
Celebrities and Their Investments
Last Year, many startups moved to the public market from private, raising money in the form of an IPO. The startup ecosystem crossed $100 Bn in receiving funding since 2014.
How HUF can help you save tax
Read through this blog and know how to save income tax by forming HUF, how to open a HUF account, and the Hindu Undivided Family Rules.
Checklist to select the right Mutual Fund
Find out more about the top-performing mutual funds available in India. Learn the following checklist before investing for the best outcomes.
What equity markets expect from the Finance Minister?
The Finance Minister and her team have been conducting hectic parleys with the various stakeholders on Union Budget expectations. Here is what the capital markets would broadly be expecting.
What are the expectations of the Indian mutual funds segment?
The AMFI has been submitting a charter of demands to the Finance Minister each year ahead of the Union Budget. Even in this year, AMFI has submitted its key demands pertaining to mutual funds. Here ar
What are the expectations on the personal taxation front?
No discussion on the Union Budget is complete without focusing on personal taxes. It is normally a trade-off. People want to pay lower taxes, but the center still relies on tax flows to fund expenses.
Will the Budget restrict central fiscal deficit
Ahead of the Union Budget on 01st Feb, the big question is on the fiscal deficit. There is a segment that wants a drastic overhaul of the fiscal deficit estimates for FY24. Is that likely to really ha
Will the budget give a second boost to sovereign bond issues?
About 3 years back, the government was keen to push the idea of Sovereign bonds to raise capital. It is tantamount to borrowing by issuing G-Secs abroad. The only difference is that it is a forex risk
Will the Union Budget scrap the Securities Transaction Tax
One of the big questions ahead of the Union Budget is whether the securities transaction tax (STT) will be scrapped by the Indian government. It could be a boost to volumes and trading costs, but the
Where exactly will the RBI rate policy go from here?
When the RBI announced its monetary policy this week, there was not much of a surprise element. The 25 bps rate hike was factored in. The big question now is where does RBI policy go from here?
Ten years from now Adani may be actually thanking Hindenburg
It was a tumultuous 15 days for the Adani group. The group saw market cap eroded by over $100 billion in a span of less than a month. The entire damage was caused by a rather damning report put out by
Why have the FIIs turned so negative on India in year 2023?
Since the start of January 2023, FPIs have been aggressive sellers. In the first 29 trading session of 2023, FPIs sold Indian equities to the tune of $4.70 bn. What has triggered this selling and what
Language is still hawkish but pragmatism may dictate otherwise
Even as the RBI MPC minutes and the Fed minutes are expected to be out on 22nd February, the signals are already quite clear. There is no relenting on the hawkish stance; at least in near future.
What has suddenly gone so wrong in such a short time?
Just about a year ago, quick commerce or the ability to deliver products in a jiffy was all the rage. Things seem to have changed in a very short while. What has gone wrong with quick commerce and why
That was long overdue but it would be a herculean job at LIC
During the week, the government and SEBI once again raised the subject of a full-time CIO for LIC. Ironically, today, the investment decisions at the LIC still fall under the executive director of LIC
Will longer trading hours on NSE FnO really add value to traders
The SEBI and the stock exchanges are now veering towards longer trading hours for equity and F&O. The plan is to extend the cash market trading till 5 pm and F&O market trading till 11.55 pm, almost o
What does an inverted yield curve in Indian markets tell us?
During the previous week, India’s yield curve inverted, albeit briefly. Normally, the inversion of the yield curve is seen as a signal of an impending economic slowdown, and that is visible in the US.
SEBI propose to make MFs into brokers is not a workable solution
Last week, SEBI had suggested that MFs should execute trades through their own broking outfits and not charge broking costs additionally to investors. Is this really a practical solution and would it
Will the NTR end up discouraging tax related investments
Learn about credit Suisse story having an impact on the Indian market?. Get to know how to avoid impact of credit suisse in Indian market
What is Tata Neu All About
Find out more about how Tata Neu is being revived again. Tata investing 2 billion into Tata Neu to make it digital centerpiece
Why Bill Ackman is wrong and Janet Yellen is right
During the week gone by, Bill Ackman of Pershing Square urged Janet Yellen to offer full insurance on all bank deposits. He expressed apprehension that without such an assurance, there could be flight
Will Credit Suisse story have an impact on the Indian market?
Learn about credit Suisse story having an impact on the Indian market?. Get to know how to avoid impact of credit suisse in Indian market
Go First Revival
Go First: The DGCA has given an in-principle go ahead to start operations of its airline business. However, they will first need the approval of the COC (Committee of Creditors). Can it really work ou
Byju's Default
Last week, Byju’s repudiated the interest on its foreign currency loan due to the presence of distressed asset funds as the owners of the loan. As per Byju’s, this was against covenants of the loan.
Hero MotoCorp
If there is one company that depicts the Indian dream and the Indian middle class in one single statement, it is Hero MotoCorp. However, this trendsetter has been consistently losing market share and
Why delisting was the best available option for ICICI Bank
During the previous week, ICICI Bank decided to delist ICICI Securities, its stock broking and investment banking arm. What was the justification for the decision to delist brokerage business?
Will the marriage of two industry leaders work in practice?
One of the financial sector legends, Mr. Deepak Parekh, hangs up his boots on the same day the merger of HDFC Ltd into HDFC Bank is effective. It has been an illustrious 45-year career for Parekh, but
Why are mutual funds shutting inflows into small cap funds?
The recent decision by the Nippon India Small Cap Fund to stop fresh lump-sum flows once again raises an old problem. There are not enough stocks in small caps to justify the retail enthusiasm.
India GDP - Real GDP growth has been much better than expected in Q1
On August 31, 2023, the MOSPI put out the India GDP numbers for Q1FY24. At 7.8%, the real GDP growth was much better than expected. Here is a look at key takeaways from the Q1 GDP story
How to Track and Manage Your Mutual Funds Returns
Mutual funds are a popular investment option in India, offering a diversified portfolio managed by professionals.
Getting Behind the Curtain - How Your Financial Advisor Makes Money
Financial advisors play a vital role in helping individuals make sound investment decisions and plan for their financial future. They provide valuable guidance, but have you ever wondered how they mak
Regular vs. Sporadic Savings - Portfolio Impact
Investing in the stock market is a journey filled with peaks and valleys, with steep climbs and sudden drops. There are multiple ways of embarking on this roller coaster ride: one way is to invest lum
Financial experts advise you to make these three financial decisions at the beginning of the year 2024
It’s that time of the year when we make those new year resolutions and swear to abide by them. Whether or not we hit the gym in 2024 or cut down on unhealthy eating, let us try and improve our financi
How To Plan Your Finances In 2024
With 2024 around the corner, it is the perfect opportunity to focus on something that impacts our daily lives and future aspirations - our finances.
Here are the top 5 mutual fund categories for long-term investments
The AUM of mutual funds have reached an unprecedented 48 trillion corpus, underscoring the widespread confidence in this investment avenue.
HOW TO RETIRE EARLY USING THE 555 RULE
Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, famously said, “If you are born poor, it is not your fault. However, it is entirely your fault if you die poor.” We are talking about retirement planning, and the earlie
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Talk of exemplary women entrepreneurs in India, and the names that come to mind are Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Falguni Nayyar and a few others. Today, the landscape for women entrepreneurs has vastly change
WHY HAVE HYBRID FUNDS TAKEN OFF IN A BIG WAY IN INDIA
In last few months, hybrid fund categories like multi-asset allocation funds and dynamic asset allocation funds (BAFs) are quite popular.
EPF Calculator: How to create Tax Free Funds
The EPF scheme is run by Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), which offers a 8.25 per cent interest rate.