mutual funds

What are the common mistakes to avoid when opening a demat account?

And like most paperwork make sure that you dot your I’s and cross your T’s, in that case quite literally. …

5 months ago

Mint Explainer: Why Gift City is seeking tax parity with domestic mutual funds

The International Financial Services Centre, or IFSC, was established at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, or Gift City, a decade…

5 months ago

Why mutual funds are becoming wary of mid, small cap stocks

India stock markets are continuing with their record making spree. Both equity indices, sensex and Nifty, hit new lifetime highs…

5 months ago

25% savings rate common among those over 30 years old, reveals survey

The Moneyview Savings Index 2024 reveals current savings and investment patterns in contemporary India. According to the survey, individuals with…

5 months ago

AI and blockchain solutions for unclaimed asset recovery, says Vikash Kumar Jain of Share Samadhan

Blockchain can provide a transparent mechanism for tracking ownership and automating transfers of unclaimed assets through smart identification of claimants,…

5 months ago

What mutual fund executives want to see in upcoming Union Budget

MUMBAI : With the Union Budget expected in the second half of July, mutual fund executives are hoping for measures…

5 months ago

What mutual fund SIPs have in common with watching cricket in a stadium

There have been stories in the media recently about the huge amount of cash that active equity mutual fund (MF)…

5 months ago

Why should you consider silver ETFs over other options? 3 experts weigh in

Silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as one of the best performers so far in 2024 gaining by an…

5 months ago

Here’s how to accurately declare assets in Schedule AL of your ITR

Schedule AL was introduced in 2016 after the wealth tax was discontinued. “The government wanted a monitoring system to check…

5 months ago

Axis MF says turnaround visible, but growth style dilution is a concern

It’s been a little over two years since Axis Mutual Fund (Axis MF) faced a front-running scandal. Since then, the…

5 months ago

How are different fund of funds taxed?

A Fund of Funds (FoFs) is a mutual fund that invests in other mutual funds or ETFs instead of directly…

5 months ago

Mutual funds bet big on manufacturing: Is it time to invest?

MUMBAI : Sectoral and thematic funds received over ₹19,000 crore in net inflows in May, according to monthly data from…

5 months ago

Enjoy today, save for tomorrow: Financial planning for a balanced life

My husband and I are both 38 years old and save ₹1 lakh every month. We have always tried to…

6 months ago

6 famous Warren Buffett’s investing mantras reignite as equity mutual fund inflows soar to ₹34,697 crore

The latest Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) numbers show an extraordinary spike in equity mutual fund inflows of…

6 months ago

Lock-in period for tax saving fixed deposits to be reduced to 3 years? Here’s what public sector banks like SBI want

New rules for tax saving fixed deposits soon? State Bank of India, along with other public sector lenders, are appealing…

6 months ago

Can an Australian NRI get exemption on capital gains?

I live in Australia with my family. Somewhere in mid-2020, I had invested in some liquid mutual funds, which I…

6 months ago

Income Tax Return: How to maximise your tax refunds while filing ITR?

Availing of necessary deductions and exemptionsTaxpayers should use all available deductions and exemptions to reduce their tax liability. Examining the…

6 months ago

How much does your fund manager earn in a year, and does it matter when picking a mutual fund?

Fund managers help grow their customers' wealth, but have you ever wondered how much they earn themselves? In 2016, the…

6 months ago

Dynamic asset allocation funds: Why are they most sought-after hybrid mutual funds? MintGenie explains

For a lay investor, it is understandable to opt for equity for wealth creation and fixed income instruments for assured…

6 months ago

These seven value mutual funds beat benchmark index in past 10 years. Should you invest?

Before investing in a mutual fund scheme, investors tend to examine its past returns and a host of other aspects,…

6 months ago