Gold funds vs ETFs: Where should mutual fund investors place their bets this Akshaya Tritiya?Gold ETFs and Gold Funds offer different advantages for investors. Gold ETFs are more cost-effective and tax-efficient. Gold Funds provide ...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Regulatory tweak by Sebi makes mutual fund gifts easier, cheaper and tax-efficientSebi’s new rules now allow easy transfer of both demat and SOA-based mutual fund units, eliminating the need to redeem and repurchase. This...
01 Dec, 2025, 01.30 PM IST
How to open a demat or trading account for a minorMinors cannot directly trade or open a trading account, but a parent or legal guardian can open it on behalf of the minor. It’s also known ...
11 Nov, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Demat account for minors: How to open with Zerodha, other brokers? Check documents required, other detailsTeaching minors about stock markets, demat accounts, and investment strategies is crucial for financial discipline and smart money manageme...
18 Jun, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
June 30 is the deadline to appoint nominees for your demat and MF accounts; why you need to get your nominations in orderExperts warn that ignoring nominations in investments can make life cumbersome for family members after the death of the account holder. Wh...
26 Feb, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
IPO listing gains attract many, but few get the allotment: Here's how to increase your chances of IPO allotmentIncrease your chance of IPO allotment: Retail investors are flocking to the stock market and investing in initial public offering (IPO). Ho...
22 Feb, 2024, 10.42 AM IST
Process to open a minor’s demat accountThere are no minimum age criteria for opening a demat account in the name of the minor. However, it needs to be opened with a parent or gua...
12 Feb, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
How to open a demat account for minors, documents required and other things to keep in mindA parent can choose to open a demat account in the name of their minor son or daughter in order to gift them various securities like shares...
21 Nov, 2023, 10.32 AM IST
Income tax implications of investing in shares, mutual funds, bank FDs in child's nameInvestments in the name of minor childrens for future expenses like college education, marriage, others can be done in many instruments inc...
04 Nov, 2023, 10.54 AM IST
Tax implications of gifting bank account, demat account and PPF to 18-year-old sonReaders taxation-related queries answered by experts.
05 Jul, 2023, 01.31 PM IST
Can you take a loan against your Sovereign Gold Bond investments?Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) can be used as security for loans from banks, financial institutions, and non-banking financial companies (NBFC).
23 Aug, 2022, 10.29 AM IST
Number of demat account holders more than double in 3 years; growth in small savings schemes fallsThe number of accounts opened in the first seven months of the current fiscal year is more than 30% more than the previous full fiscal year.
14 Dec, 2021, 01.11 PM IST
Money & Relationships: 5 financial steps parents need to take when a child turns 18When your child turns 18, it is important to guide and help him/her in financial responsibilities. Here’s how to apprise your child of his ...
16 Dec, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
How to open demat account in the name of a minorDemat accounts can be opened in the name of a minor child only by the natural guardian or parents or the court-appointed guardians.
20 Aug, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
Financial 'to do' list for when your child turns 18Parents open bank accounts for and make investments for their children. They operate the account and manage investments till the child turn...
09 Jul, 2018, 12.30 PM IST
ET in the classroom: Linking Aadhaar to your mutual fundsAs per recent rules, financial Institutions dealing with MFs are mandated to obtain Aadhaar number from their customers and link the same t...
08 Nov, 2017, 10.03 PM IST
Seven tips to save income tax on investment for childrenWhile it is prudent to make investments for your child, make sure that the amount and avenue you choose do not result in a heavy tax liabil...
18 Apr, 2011, 03.11 AM IST