Union Budget: The full Budget 2024, which was presented in July, brought about significant alterations to the taxation regulations governing mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are a popular choice of investment. During 2024, the cash reserves of mutual funds rose by Rs 70,081 crore, reaching Rs 1.80 lakh from Rs 1.10 lakh at the beginning … Read more
Mutual fund investment has become an appealing opportunity for wealth accumulation. A key advantage of this investment avenue is its accessibility, as individuals can start investing with amounts as low as Rs 100 or Rs 200 through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). The power of compound interest, given time to grow, has the potential to turn … Read more
India’s wealth management industry is entering a pivotal phase, with current assets under management (AUM) estimated between $1-1.2 trillion. As India accelerates its trajectory as the fastest-growing economy coupled with a dynamic investment landscape, the Indian wealth management industry is poised for sufficient expansion. This growth is underpinned by the ‘Triple Multiplier Effect’ – the … Read more
BUDGET 2024: In a shock to stock market investors, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced an increase in both long-term and short-term capital gains tax. FM Sitharaman said that going forward, short-term capital gains on specific financial assets will be subject to a tax rate of 20%, a 5% increase from the previous rate of … Read more
Mumbai: Deposits are still the most preferred instrument of saving in India although market-based instruments are gaining share, said an article published in the Reserve Bank’s July Bulletin. The article provides estimates of quarterly financial balance sheet of households and their net financial wealth for 2011-12 to 2022-23. The article has been authored by Anupam … Read more
Full Budget 2024: The full Budget 2024 will be tabled next month. On Wednesday, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the first Pre-Budget consultation meeting with leading economists. The meeting was attended by MoS for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, the Finance Secretary, and the Secretaries of the Departments of Economic Affairs, Revenue, … Read more
As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, investors are keeping a keen eye on the prospects of various assets. Gold, often regarded as a safe-haven investment, has been a topic of interest, and its future appears increasingly promising. The main reason behind this optimistic outlook is the anticipated monetary policy easing expected to take … Read more