The SBI Long Term Equity Fund, formerly known as the SBI Magnum Taxgain Scheme, is an Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) offered by India’s largest fund house. With a history of 32 years, this tax-saving fund is one of the oldest of its kind in India, featuring a 3-year lock-in period and tax benefits for … 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
Awareness regarding retirement planning is on the rise in urban India as more individuals are recognizing the importance of starting early. For those seeking to maximise their returns, transferring funds from an Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account to a National Pension System (NPS) account could prove to be a game-changing decision. While transferring funds from … Read more
Investors are advised to stagger fresh flows towards equity in the near term to avoid market volatility, according to financial institution Motilal Oswal Private Wealth. It advised investors to keep moderation in expectations. Within equity, investors can look to invest in flexicap category with a bias towards large caps and hybrid equity-oriented funds, says Motilal … Read more
Mutual funds remain a top choice for wealth building in today’s diverse investment landscape. They provide benefits such as diversification, liquidity, and the potential for attractive returns. SBI Mutual Fund, a pioneer in the mutual fund industry, offers a variety of mutual fund schemes that have proven to be beneficial for investors looking to build … 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
Raksha Bandhan is the most auspicious and most celebrated brother-sister festival in India. This year, Rakhi will be celebrated on August 19, 2024. Though traditional gifts like cash, clothes and jewellery are the favourite gift choices for sisters, many financial experts feel that gifting investment tools, such as fixed deposits, mutual funds, and others, can … Read more
Capital Gains Tax: After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made an announcement in the Union Budget regarding the reduction of tax on long-term capital gains from 20% with indexation benefits to 12.5% without indexation benefits, an amendment was introduced to The Finance Bill, 2024. This amendment allows taxpayers to select the tax rate that is more advantageous … Read more
The NDA government has earned Rs 98,681 crore from long term capital gains tax on listed equities in 2022-23, which is about 15 per cent growth over the last year, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Chaudhury also shared collections from Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax between fiscal … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is considering enhancing its equity exposure and reinvesting redemption proceeds from its investments in exchange-traded funds back in equity or related instruments, people familiar with the move told ET. The retirement fund body will soon approach the finance ministry to seek its clearance for investing the proceeds from ETFs in … Read more