SIFs vs MFs: 5 key differences investors should know before investingSpecialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are steadily becoming a preferred choice for seasoned investors, accumulating an impressive 95,000 foli...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.59 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: “If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you. If you try to confront the dragon, it will overpower you. If you ride the dragon, you will take advantage of its might and power” — a lesson on why understanding, adapting to and using the strength of a major challenge can be wiser than ignoring it or confronting it head-onLife presents powerful challenges which require understanding and adaptation. Ignoring problems often makes them more difficult to manage e...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Colgate-Palmolive shares fall over 2% after Investor Day. What Goldman Sachs and other brokerages are sayingColgate-Palmolive shares slipped after the company’s Investor Day 2026, as investors weighed higher brand investments against its long-term...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have ₹1 crore for 3 years? Puneet Pal’s fixed-income playbookRather than locking into long-duration bonds at current yields, Puneet Pal, Head – Fixed Income at PGIM India Mutual Fund, believes investo...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Sebi tightens mutual fund sponsor disclosure normsSebi is enhancing transparency in the mutual fund industry by requiring comprehensive disclosures from fund sponsors. The new single applic...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.49 AM IST
India’s closing auction needs funds to show upIndia introduced a closing auction session mechanism for market reform. This new system requires broad participation to achieve its intende...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Jio BlackRock AMC launches regular mutual fund plans available via distributorsJioBlackRock Asset Management has launched regular plans for eligible mutual fund schemes, expanding beyond its existing direct-plan offeri...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
NFO Insight: ITI Multi Asset Allocation Fund opens for subscription. Should investors buy amid 22% drop in category inflows?The ITI Multi Asset Allocation Fund has launched its subscription phase, presenting an option for diversified investments. However, this fu...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Dhawal Dalal’s fixed-income playbook: Stagger bond bets, favour AAA debtWhile the near-term rate outlook remains uncertain amid global inflation and energy price risks, the fixed-income landscape continues to of...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
India's energy markets to drive demand for exchange-traded instruments; sophisticated hedging to gain value: ReportThe ongoing energy transition in India is poised to boost the use of exchange-traded instruments significantly. As the coal and electricity...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund files draft with Sebi for balanced advantage fundJioBlackRock Mutual Fund has filed a draft with Sebi for a Balanced Advantage Fund investing dynamically in equity and debt. The scheme wil...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Quote of the day by Robert Kirby: "Cash really hurts if you hold it very long in an equity market that is compounding at close to 20% per annum"Robert Kirby’s observation highlights the opportunity cost of holding excessive cash when equities compound strongly. While cash provides s...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Have over Rs 1 crore cash to invest? Expert suggests portfolio for retirement, children’s goalsAn investment advisor recommends a tailored strategy for a surplus of Rs 1.31 crore, focusing on balancing risk and stability for retiremen...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
NFO Update: SBI Mutual Fund launches balanced hybrid fundSBI Mutual Fund has launched the SBI Balanced Hybrid Fund, an open-ended scheme investing in equity and debt instruments. The NFO is open u...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
NFO Alert: Bandhan Mutual Fund announces launch of contra fundBandhan Mutual Fund has launched the Bandhan Contra Fund, an open-ended equity scheme targeting fundamentally strong but out-of-favour busi...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Have 30+ mutual funds in your portfolio? Expert explains what a 60-year-old investor should doAn expert guides a 60-year-old investor on managing a large mutual fund portfolio. The advice focuses on dividing investments into three ba...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocation funds to invest in July 2026Balanced advantage funds dynamically manage equity exposure based on market conditions. These hybrid schemes invest in stocks, debt, and ar...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST