Sustained selling pressure from foreign investors, muted second quarter earnings expectations, and elevated valuations acted as headwinds for the market during the week as benchmark indices ended in the red. But, even in a muted market, 42 smallcap stocks have delivered double-digit weekly returns with five of them offering over 25% returns. Nalwa Sons Investment … Read more
New fund offers are gaining popularity just like the equity mutual funds. In August 2024, the mutual fund industry saw new fund offer (NFO) inflows totaling Rs 13,815 crore, spread across 18 NFOs. This was a decrease from the Rs 16,565 crore invested in 15 NFOs in July 2024. Of the 18 NFOs launched in … Read more
Savers have turned investors in 2024 as their exposure to bank deposits has fallen to 42% from 53% in 2020, Kotak Mahindra Bank Founder & Director Uday Kotak tweeted. Calling it a rebalancing of household financial assets, Kotak advised investors to change their mindset as the future called for a holistic approach to financial services. … Read more
A recent survey has shown that about 88% people in India feel there could be high or very high levels of financial uncertainty over the next five years, mainly due to uneven economic factors, like inflation, jobs and others. The survey, A-Nishchit Index 2024, revealed that about 36% cited economic uncertainty, such as potential job … Read more
With Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) maturities approaching, investors should consider their options carefully. Whether to reinvest in new SGBs, explore other gold investments, or diversify into different asset classes depends on their individual financial goals and risk tolerance. Kaynat Chainwala, AVP-Commodity Research, Kotak Securities, in an interview with BT Money Today discussed the potential impact … Read more
Achieving the goal of accumulating a wealth of Rs 15 crore over 30 years may seem daunting, but with smart financial planning, disciplined saving, and the power of compounding, it’s within reach to make one’s retirement comfortable. Here is one of the ways how one can systematically work towards this financial milestone. The key to … 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
In the current rapid-paced society, marked by an emphasis on financial stability, individuals belonging to Gen Z and the millennial demographic need to initiate their venture into investments at an early stage. Raksha Bandhan festival is a perfect occasion to help your brother or sister start their financial journey with a wide array of investments … Read more
Sebi’s new asset class: Hours after the SEBI floated its idea to launch a new asset class, which will have more flexibility than a regular mutual fund scheme and lower ticket size than portfolio management services (PMS) and will cater to investors with a high-risk appetite. The new investment asset will be offered under the mutual … Read more
The markets consolidated throughout the past week; the week was a shortened one with Monday, June 17, being a holiday on account of Bakri Eid. The past five sessions saw the markets staying in a capped range throughout the day. Even when the Nifty kept marking incremental highs, the intraday trend remained practically absent. The … Read more