“Over the last four years, the funds have delivered consistent double-digit returns to investors who have allocated to this Performing Credit strategy as part of their portfolio,” says Raghunath T, Head of Credit, Vivriti Asset Management. In an interview with ETMarkets, Raghunath said: “We have invested in debt papers of ~30 emerging corporates and through … Read more
During the recent monetary policy review meeting held between February 5 and 7, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made the decision to reduce the policy repo rate from 6.50% to 6.25%. This marks a change after maintaining the rate unchanged for eleven consecutive meetings, which is about five years. The new Governor, Sanjay … Read more
I am 38 years old and part of a family of three, which includes my 35-year-old wife and our 5-month-old son. I do not have any dependents. My current asset allocation is as follows: 75% in Equity, 20% in PF, and 5% in Gold. Additionally, I own an ancestral house in Pune. My monthly expenses … Read more
Budget 2025: The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has urged for the reinstatement of the long-term indexation benefit for debt schemes of mutual funds, which was removed in the Budget 2024. AMFI has put forth several proposals for the Union Budget 2025-26, including a request to revert to previous tax rates on capital gains, … Read more
In the last one month, domestic stock markets have experienced a significant decline due to weak Q2 results and substantial selling by foreign investors. The Sensex and Nifty have dropped almost 10% from their highs, leaving investors uncertain about the best course of action during this market downturn. Despite the challenges, the mutual fund industry … Read more
In our traditional society, 60 years used to be considered the standard retirement age. However, in recent times, an increasing number of individuals are challenging this age limit by opting for early retirement. Many experts advocate for the pursuit of financial independence, known as FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), with the goal of retiring much … Read more
Achieving the goal of accumulating a wealth of Rs 15 crore over 30 years may seem daunting, but with smart financial planning, disciplined saving, and the power of compounding, it’s within reach to make one’s retirement comfortable. Here is one of the ways how one can systematically work towards this financial milestone. The key to … 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
Franklin Templeton Asset Management India is set to re-enter India’s debt market with a new fund offering, marking its return after the unexpected closure of six funds in April 2020. The launch of the Franklin India Ultra Short Duration Fund comes more than four years after the asset manager halted $3.7 billion in debt schemes … Read more
Mutual Fund SIP: The Lok Sabha election result, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) got a slimmer majority, triggered a fresh correction in the market. On Tuesday, June 4, the day the counting took place, Sensex saw the sharpest drop in four years. During the intraday trading, the Nifty 50 declined sharply by nearly 1,900 points, … Read more