‘You will find it painful…’: Deepak Shenoy on how to invest in mid-cap, small-cap SIPs

‘You will find it painful…’: Deepak Shenoy on how to invest in mid-cap, small-cap SIPs

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) were created to provide a convenient and straightforward alternative for investors who are unable to actively manage their investment portfolios on a daily basis due to market volatility. This allows investors to not only save time but also effectively grow their wealth. Amid discussions about whether to stay invested in SIPs … Read more

‘All the risk is being borne by you…’: Top fund manager S Naren’s caution on SIPs that’s got everyone talking

‘All the risk is being borne by you…’: Top fund manager S Naren’s caution on SIPs that’s got everyone talking

A bold warning from one of India’s top fund managers has sparked debate across the investment community. Sankaran Naren, CIO of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, raised eyebrows at the IFA Galaxy 2025 event by cautioning investors against mid-cap and small-cap SIPs.  His advice to pull out “lock, stock, and barrel” from these segments has ignited … Read more

‘Don’t fall for fear mongering…’: Radhika Gupta’s take on mid and small-cap SIPs amid concerns

‘Don’t fall for fear mongering…’: Radhika Gupta’s take on mid and small-cap SIPs amid concerns

Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta weighed in on the ongoing debate about mid-cap and small-cap SIPs, urging investors to avoid fear-mongering and focus on disciplined, long-term strategies.  Gupta in a post emphasized the importance of maintaining a sensible, diversified approach and holding investments for at least 10 years or more. ICICI Prudential AMC’s veteran fund … Read more

Small-cap & mid-cap funds biggest wealth creators

Small-cap & mid-cap funds biggest wealth creators

Small-cap and mid-cap mutual fund schemes were among the top performers across actively-managed equity funds in last one year. Though some of the top-performing funds in these categories struggled to beat their benchmarks during this period, these schemes continued to top the returns charts on a five year basis. Some value-oriented funds also did well … Read more

I’m 41, and I wish to retire at 55 and have a monthly income of at least Rs 3 lakh. What should I do?

I’m 41, and I wish to retire at 55 and have a monthly income of at least Rs 3 lakh. What should I do?

I am 41 years old and want to retire by age 55. My current savings are Rs 30 lakh in EPF, Rs 30 lakh in equity, and Rs 8.25 lakh in NPS. The investment I do as follows 1. PF – Rs 41,250 by the employer and same contribution by me as well which combined … Read more

Stocks held by Tibrewala locked in lower circuit post ED crackdown

Stocks held by Tibrewala locked in lower circuit post ED crackdown

Mumbai: Shares of various small-cap and penny stocks, in which Dubai-based alleged hawala operator Hari Shankar Tibrewala holds a stake, were locked in a lower circuit on Monday following the arrest of his associate, Suraj Chokhani, by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday. The ED also froze shares owned by Tibrewala (mentioned as Tibrewal in … Read more

This multi cap fund has 53% in small cap stocks, also topping return chart

This multi cap fund has 53% in small cap stocks, also topping return chart

You might have heard during the recent controversy on new Sebi norms on multi cap mutual funds that most multi cap schemes have ver little or nil investments in small cap stocks. Here is surprise for you: introducing Quant Active Fund, a multi cap mutual fund scheme with 53% of its assets in small cap … Read more