5 financial gifts for a Happy Mother’s Day — take a look!

5 financial gifts for a Happy Mother’s Day — take a look!

This Mother’s Day, go beyond traditional gifts and take a meaningful step toward ensuring your mother’s financial freedom. Start by helping her build a secure and diversified financial portfolio tailored to her needs—whether it’s through steady income schemes like the Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme or wealth-building options such as mutual funds with a portion of … Read more

Explained: What is Yield to Maturity (YTM) in debt mutual funds

Explained: What is Yield to Maturity (YTM) in debt mutual funds

When investing in debt mutual funds, one of the most important — and often misunderstood — indicators is Yield to Maturity (YTM). For many investors, YTM is just a number on a factsheet. But understanding what it truly means can help you make better decisions, especially when comparing different debt funds. What is Yield to … Read more

NFO Alert: DSP Mutual Fund launches Silver ETF Fund of Fund

NFO Alert: DSP Mutual Fund launches Silver ETF Fund of Fund

DSP Mutual Fund has launched its new open-ended scheme, the DSP Silver ETF Fund of Fund, designed to offer investors a convenient and structured way to gain exposure to silver through the mutual fund route.The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme is open for subscription and will close on May 9. The scheme … Read more

How a Rs 40,000 monthly SIP is helping one father secure his daughter’s dreams and his retirement

How a Rs 40,000 monthly SIP is helping one father secure his daughter’s dreams and his retirement

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are often hailed as the easiest, smartest way to build wealth—and Harsh Jain from Mumbai is living proof that a disciplined, goal-oriented approach can set you up for long-term success.On a recent episode of The Money Show on ET Now, a viewer from Mumbai, Harsh Jain, shared his investment journey and … Read more

‘Right mutual funds can beat nifty by 3–4%’: Chirag Muni’s advice for smart investors

‘Right mutual funds can beat nifty by 3–4%’: Chirag Muni’s advice for smart investors

‘We expect a 10–11% growth in the Nifty over the next year. If you choose the right mutual funds, fund managers could potentially generate 3–4% alpha above that, so a 13–14% return is quite realistic,’ says Chirag Muni, Executive Director, Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd. Excerpts: Q: How are global macro trends like US tariffs and … Read more

Investing during market dip: I am heavily invested in MF, stocks. Now, I am looking for options that can offer consistent income

Investing during market dip: I am heavily invested in MF, stocks. Now, I am looking for options that can offer consistent income

I’ve been investing in mutual funds and stocks, but the market’s ups and downs make me uneasy. I’m now looking for a more stable investment option that offers regular income along with long-term growth potential. Are REITs a good alternative to equity mutual funds or direct property investment, and what factors should I consider before investing? … Read more

Explained: Will NRIs be liable for capital gains tax on mutual fund sales in India?

Explained: Will NRIs be liable for capital gains tax on mutual fund sales in India?

The short-term capital gains amounting to Rs 1.35 crore, arising from the redemption of mutual fund units, are not taxable in India for the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) investors under the India-Singapore tax treaty. This came as a relief for the NRI investors as the Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) eased out … Read more

March slowdown: Sectoral fund investments plunge, but historical returns tell another story

March slowdown: Sectoral fund investments plunge, but historical returns tell another story

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reported a dramatic decrease in net investments in Sectoral/Thematic Funds for March, displaying a 97% drop. The inflows fell sharply to Rs 170.09 crore from a substantial Rs 5,711.58 crore in February. This significant downturn follows a robust year in 2024, when sectoral and thematic funds collectively … Read more