The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept policy rates unchanged in its October 2025 review, as widely expected, and retained its neutral stance. However, the central bank’s communication marked a significant shift, restoring market confidence after months of uncertainty. According to Suyash Choudhary, Head – Fixed Income at Bandhan AMC, the RBI … Read more
Zerodha Fund House, which has just launched a new Multi Asset Passive FoF (fund of funds), comes with 25% allocation to gold ETF and 15% to G-Sec ETFs. The remaining 60% is divided equally between largecap and midcap ETFs. “The 25% allocation to Gold ETF and 15% to G-sec ETF—together making up 40%—might seem high … Read more
India’s markets regulator has proposed to reduce regulatory requirements for foreign investors investing exclusively in the country’s government bonds, it said on Tuesday, as it looks to boost investments in these securities. Foreign investors who hold Indian government bonds need not disclose investor group details, the Securities and Exchange Board of India proposed in a … 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
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
NPS Vatsalya calculator: NPS Vatsalya is the recent addition to the range of pension schemes introduced by the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The newest scheme represents a significant stride towards ensuring social security coverage for all citizens and empowers individuals to leverage the potential of compounding, allowing them to steadily build … Read more
With the introduction of the Unified Pension System, it is essential to understand how it measures up against the existing National Pension Scheme (NPS) and the traditional Old Pension System (OPS). NPS involves investing a portion of the funds in the equity market, making it a relatively market-linked pension scheme. On the other hand, UPS, … Read more
Investing in the National Pension System (NPS) can be a prudent strategy for securing a steady income post-retirement. By making consistent investments in NPS now, you can build a substantial retirement fund for the future, as it is a highly cost-effective way with the lowest fund management charges ranging from 0.09% to 0.03% depending on … Read more
I am 31 years old and I want to actively invest. Should I go for bank fixed deposits ( FDs) or debt funds. What is your recommendation during the current market conditions? Name withheld Response shared by Jiral Mehta, Senior Research Analyst, FundsIndia. Debt Funds hold several advantages over fixed deposits (FDs). When you invest … Read more
The NPS Vatsalya scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024, is expected to be officially unveiled by the latter part of September. Positioned as a modified iteration of the National Pension System (NPS) for government and private emplpoees, NPS Vatsalya is envisaged to serve as a pivotal financial instrument, providing parents with a reliable avenue … Read more