In personal finance, most people aren’t looking for a long-term solution—they’re searching for a quick remedy. It’s evident from the most commonly searched queries on the internet: “Which is the best mutual fund?”, “What are the top-performing mutual funds?”, “Which SIP gives the best return?”, or “Which calculator can help me pick the right fund?”. … Read more
The SBI Long Term Equity Fund, formerly known as the SBI Magnum Taxgain Scheme, is an Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) offered by India’s largest fund house. With a history of 32 years, this tax-saving fund is one of the oldest of its kind in India, featuring a 3-year lock-in period and tax benefits for … Read more
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd (KMAMC) has announced the launch of ‘Choti SIP’, a novel initiative to make mutual fund investments more accessible to Indians. This new offering allows individuals to start investing with a minimal monthly contribution of Rs 250, a move intended to broaden the reach of mutual funds in line with … Read more
Domestic indices have been undergoing a free fall for the past few sessions consecutively. The Indian equity market saw another day of losses, with the Nifty index logging its longest losing streak on record, falling for the tenth consecutive session. The Nifty ended down by 37 points, closing at 22,083, while the Sensex slipped by … Read more
Query: I strongly believe in the benefits of SIP and SWP. Currently, I am investing Rs 10,000 per month and expecting a return of 12% per annum. My plan is to continue this investment for the next 20 years, with an annual increase of 10%. I am 40 years old and am considering this approach … Read more
SBI Mutual Fund, in collaboration with the State Bank of India, has launched JanNivesh SIP, a micro-investment scheme designed to bring mutual funds within reach of novice investors and modest savers in rural, semi-urban, and urban areas. By reducing initial investment requirements, the initiative aims to promote financial inclusion and foster a culture of regular … Read more
SBI Mutual Fund and State Bank of India have collaboratively introduced JanNivesh SIP, a versatile SIP option starting at only Rs 250 with daily, weekly, and monthly investment plans available. This initiative aims to empower first-time investors and small savers residing in rural, semi-urban, and urban areas to participate in mutual fund schemes. Initially, investors … Read more
At 32 years old, my current monthly take-home pay is approximately Rs 2 lakh, with all my accumulated wealth invested exclusively in the Nifty 50 Index funds. I have already contributed Rs 28 lakh to my investments, a decision influenced by my cautious nature despite possessing a higher risk tolerance. Even in the event of … Read more
I am 38 years old and part of a family of three, which includes my 35-year-old wife and our 5-month-old son. I do not have any dependents. My current asset allocation is as follows: 75% in Equity, 20% in PF, and 5% in Gold. Additionally, I own an ancestral house in Pune. My monthly expenses … Read more
Fintech company super.money, backed by Flipkart, has introduced ‘superFD’, a fresh fixed deposit (FD) offering that includes Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments and offers interest rates of up to 9.5%. The platform has joined forces with small finance banks approved by the RBI to provide these FDs, which are backed by insurance of up to … Read more