LIC Mutual Fund has reintroduced five of its flagship equity schemes, aiming to enhance its product offerings, attract new investors, and align with evolving market dynamics. The relaunch of ‘Funds in Focus Q1FY25’ is also expected to enhance their appeal by integrating new technologies and implementing strategies to strengthen growth potential. As of April 2025, … Read more
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
National Pension System: The latest data from PFRDA shows that the average annual returns on National Pension System (NPS) funds invested in equity schemes dropped to 26.6% as of November 30, due to the recent decline in benchmark equity indices in October—November 2024. This is a significant decrease from the nearly 40% return recorded on … Read more
Mumbai: Individual investors pumped money into equity schemes in February for the 12th straight month, undeterred by the stock market volatility due to uncertainties around monetary policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve and geopolitical tensions. Equity mutual funds logged in flows to the tune of ₹19,705 crore in February, higher than January’s ₹14,888 crore, … Read more
Karkera said technology companies dealing in communication services, export-oriented software, and innovative product development are in a “sweet spot”. Synopsis Systematic investment plans (SIPs) in technology mutual funds have worked well for investors in the past five years, generating double the average returns from various equity schemes. Mumbai: Systematic investment plans (SIPs) in technology mutual … Read more
I am 28-year-old earning Rs 60,000 per month. I am planning to start investing in mutual funds to take care of child education, his/her marriage and my retirement. I want to start with a monthly investment of Rs 20,000. I have shortlisted a few schemes as below: Rs 6,000 in PPF for retirement and tax … Read more