The ongoing downturn in benchmark equity indices has resulted in a decrease in the average annual returns of the National Pension System (NPS). Since September 27, 2024, both the Sensex and Nifty have dropped by more than 17% and 18% respectively. The decline in the Nifty 50 index has impacted long-term gains, causing concern among … Read more
Budget expectations: When it comes to yearly tax savings, Section 80C is one of the widely used tools for salaried individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs). Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, salaried individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are entitled to income tax benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh by investing in … Read more
The private credit has grown significantly not only in India but across the world, particularly post the pandemic. India’s corporate credit has gone through a phase of very good balance sheet strengthening, which has widened the space for investments in debt instruments, according to Mohamed Irfan, fund manager – private credit, Vivriti Asset Management. “We … Read more
New Delhi: Companies garnered over Rs 75,000 crore from capital markets in September, a decline of 31 per cent from the preceding month, with private placement of debt instruments continuing to be the most preferred route for financing business. The funds were mopped up mainly for business expansion plans, loan repayments and working capital requirements. … Read more