Modified & Macaulay duration in bonds: Know how they differ and their use in debt mutual fundsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
12 equity mutual funds turned Rs 10,000 SIP into over Rs 11 crore since their inception. Do you own any?Around 12 equity mutual funds turned a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into more than Rs 11 crore since their respective inceptions, an ETMutualFunds...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Best short duration mutual funds to invest in August 2026According to the Sebi mandate, short duration funds can invest in debt instruments which have maturity between one and three years. That me...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Dmart owner eyes debt market comeback after 7-year hiatus, bankers sayAvenue Supermarts is preparing to venture into the corporate debt market shortly. The retailer intends to secure around ten billion rupees ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Sidbi net profit rises 14pc to record Rs 5,493 crore in FY26Sidbi achieved a record net profit of Rs 5,493 crore in FY26. Its balance sheet and asset base saw significant growth during the financial ...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Over Rs 1 crore invested in mutual funds, NPS, PPF and FDs: Should this PSU banker increase equity exposure with 18 years to retirement?A 42-year-old PSU bank chief manager, who recently welcomed twins, sought a review of his family’s financial portfolio. With around 18 year...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in August 2026Even a minor upward movement in interest rates could make these schemes extremely risky and volatile. In simple terms, investors might lose...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
RBI proposal to curb NBFCs' revolving credit may choke MSME funding, says industry body FISMEFISME has urged the RBI to reconsider its proposal to bar NBFCs from offering revolving credit, warning that a blanket ban could disrupt wo...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Vodafone Idea shares surge 7%: Is SBI-led debt deal finally nearing closure?Vodafone Idea shares rose sharply after reports that a consortium of public-sector banks led by SBI is nearing approval of a larger debt pa...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Magnum SIF by SBI Mutual Fund garners over Rs 1,100 crore in Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund NFOSBI Mutual Fund’s Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund mobilised Rs 1,154 crore, the highest NFO collection in the Equity SIF category,...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart shares surge 36% from IPO price after strong market debut. Should you buy, sell or hold?Lalithaa Jewellery Mart shares surged after debuting at a 32% premium to the IPO price, reaching over 36% gains. Strong subscription, attra...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Aditya Birla Group taps local lenders for Sprng EnergyAditya Birla Group is in advanced talks with domestic lenders to raise about Rs 14,000 crore through a long-term loan syndication to fund i...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund announces feature changes across 6 funds, including flexi cap, large capJioBlackRock Mutual Fund will revise six schemes from August 26 to align with SEBI norms. Changes include broader gold and silver ETF expos...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Bonds aren’t boring: Where Devang Shah sees the best fixed-income opportunitiesAt the same time, the RBI remains watchful of risks from geopolitics, crude oil prices and global monetary policy developments.
22 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Helios Flexi Cap Fund hikes exposure in Swiggy, Paytm and 12 others; adds SBI Funds Management, 4 moreSamir Arora-backed Helios Flexi Cap Fund increased exposure to Swiggy, Paytm and 20 other stocks in July, while adding SBI Funds Management...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.13 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
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in July 2026Conservative investors often avoid medium to long duration debt funds due to their inherent risks. These funds invest in longer-term instru...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST