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Monthly SIPs: Are we miscalculating our SIP goals, potential inflation impact, economic stability on long-term investments?

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Monthly SIPs: Are we miscalculating our SIP goals, potential inflation impact, economic stability on long-term investments?

Many individuals in their 20s have begun investing in SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) without a deep understanding of financial concepts, often influenced by social media content or advice from friends. Through conversations with friends and acquaintances, I have observed a trend of individuals across various income brackets, from those earning Rs 20,000/month to Rs 1 … Read more

Crorepati goal through SIPs: Rs 2,600 a month in this fund for 24 years gave more than Rs 1 crore; check details

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Crorepati goal through SIPs: Rs 2,600 a month in this fund for 24 years gave more than Rs 1 crore; check details

Becoming a crorepati by investing in mutual funds is an achievable dream with the stock market performing well. Investors in mutual funds have several options to maximise their returns. Achieving millionaire status through mutual fund Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) requires careful consideration of factors such as the investment amount, duration, and expected rate of return. … Read more

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

The Indian market was closed on Wednesday, December 25 on account of the Christmas holiday, while on Tuesday, Indian benchmark indices ended marginally lower, as losses in heavyweight financial and IT stocks offset gains in consumer and auto stocks. With the holiday-truncated week lacking major triggers, analysts expect range bound moves for the benchmark indices … Read more

Being a mutual fund distributor is a good career option, says Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath

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Being a mutual fund distributor is a good career option, says Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath

Lack of an advisory ecosystem in India is the biggest impediment for the domestic mutual fund industry, Zerodha Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath said as he lamented inadequate number of Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs). While Zerodha offers direct plans, the entrepreneur acknowledged the role of MFDs in taking the industry … Read more

Sebi orders Mishtann Foods to bring back nearly Rs 100 crore misappropriated funds

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Sebi orders Mishtann Foods to bring back nearly Rs 100 crore misappropriated funds

Capital markets regulator Sebi has directed Mishtann Foods to bring back nearly Rs 100 crore, an amount the company allegedly misappropriated through dubious transactions with related parties. The regulator, in its extensive investigation, found that the company has transferred the fund among promoters, directors, and their relatives under the guise of legitimate trade activities. The … Read more

Sudeep Shah’s top bets from PSU Banks and realty pack

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Sudeep Shah’s top bets from PSU Banks and realty pack

“So, all this put together, along with the few pointers which you just mentioned, which Ansh just mentioned that the open interest has come down by 2% in Nifty futures,” says Sudeep Shah, SBI Securities.Firstly, to understand this bounce back that we are seeing in trade today, do you expect that to sustain?Sudeep Shah: In … Read more

Investment trends: How Gen Z is investing in stocks, mutual funds, gold

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Investment trends: How Gen Z is investing in stocks, mutual funds, gold

The investment scenario in India is changing. Recent surveys have noted the evolving financial behaviors of the 12-28 age group, known as Gen Z, as well as Millennials. A survey, The Fin One: Young Indians’ Saving Habits Outlook 2024, compiled in collaboration with Nielsen, revealed that 93% of young adults consistently save money, with many setting … Read more

Are Q2 earnings downgrades already factored in? DSP Mutual Fund’s Abhishek Singh explains

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Are Q2 earnings downgrades already factored in? DSP Mutual Fund’s Abhishek Singh explains

As a sluggish Q2 earnings season is leading to downgrades in many stocks, Abhishek Singh, Fund Manager, DSP Mutual Fund, says the market is not factoring in the medium-term outlook yet for most of the stocks. “Markets could be justified in this stance if we see sustained improvement in the coming quarters,” he says. Edited … Read more