NFO alert: Franklin Templeton India has introduced the Franklin India Long Duration Fund (FILDrF), a debt fund that caters to long-term investments. This open-ended fund is suitable for investors with a time horizon exceeding three years and will mainly invest in government bonds, corporate bonds, as well as money market instruments such as treasury bills … Read more
Mutual fund investment: Bandhan Mutual Fund has introduced the ‘Bandhan Nifty 200 Quality 30 Index Fund’, an open-ended scheme that mirrors the Nifty 200 Quality 30 Index. The NFO for the scheme is currently open for subscription and will close on November 29. The scheme will then resume continuous sale and repurchase on December 5. The … Read more
With the introduction of the Unified Pension System, it is essential to understand how it measures up against the existing National Pension Scheme (NPS) and the traditional Old Pension System (OPS). NPS involves investing a portion of the funds in the equity market, making it a relatively market-linked pension scheme. On the other hand, UPS, … Read more
I am 31 years old and I want to actively invest. Should I go for bank fixed deposits ( FDs) or debt funds. What is your recommendation during the current market conditions? Name withheld Response shared by Jiral Mehta, Senior Research Analyst, FundsIndia. Debt Funds hold several advantages over fixed deposits (FDs). When you invest … Read more
The NPS Vatsalya scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024, is expected to be officially unveiled by the latter part of September. Positioned as a modified iteration of the National Pension System (NPS) for government and private emplpoees, NPS Vatsalya is envisaged to serve as a pivotal financial instrument, providing parents with a reliable avenue … Read more
I am 72 year old and I stay in Delhi. Should I invest in thematic mutual funds? Like infra funds, defence funds. I see a lot of new fund offers (NFOs) being launched every week? Can you guide me? Name withheld on request. Response by Atul Shinghal, Founder & CEO, Scripbox A 72-year-old investor might be seeking regular … Read more
Recently, the National Pension Scheme (NPS) completed 15 years of it existence. Launched in 2004, the National Pension System (NPS) serves as a robust investment avenue for individuals aiming to build a substantial retirement fund, complemented by the prospect of receiving a pension thereafter. It not only facilitates financial independence in your post-retirement years but … Read more
Mumbai: In a move that will ease the prevailing tight liquidity conditions in the banking system, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday said the Centre plans to buy back Rs 40,000 crore worth of government securities on May 9, the first such repurchase since 2018. The unexpected move is also seen bringing down yields … Read more
As a pivotal year for India’s bond market gets underway, its top money managers are debating the best way to position for inflows that may hit $40 billion, according to some estimates. Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management prefers government bonds with maturities of seven to 14 years, while Bandhan Asset favors securities that have … Read more
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairman Deepak Mohanty has said that the pension schemes, such as the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), have added 97 lakh new subscribers in 2023, taking the total subscriber base to 7.03 crore as of December 31, 2023. Of the total subscribers, 5.3 crore … Read more