Private sector banks are the best contrarian bet for the next 3 years, says S NarenICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren warned that rising leverage through derivatives and margin trading poses a bigger risk than any slowdown i...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Post Office MIS vs mutual funds: Which is better for income-seeking investors?Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) offers predictable, government-backed monthly income, attracting retirees and conservative invest...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Goal protection matters: Why Waiver of Premium deserves more attentionFinancial plans often falter not due to lack of planning, but because they don't account for life's uncertainties. The Waiver of Premium fe...
29 May, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Why investors are ready to play in global equity leagueIndian investors are increasingly looking overseas as global markets outperform domestic equities, driven by themes like AI. While internat...
29 May, 2026, 05.48 AM IST
Aditya Shah calls for complete removal of LTCG for foreign investors amid FPI outflowsAditya Shah of Hercules Advisors urges India to abolish its long-term capital gains tax on equities for foreign investors, arguing it deter...
26 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Gold EGRs vs gold ETFs: Which one should yellow metal investors choose?Gold has long been a trusted store of wealth in Indian households, valued both emotionally and financially. However, owning physical gold c...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Can Rs 10 lakh in post office FD and Rs 10,000/month in RD build Rs 1 crore retirement corpus in 20 years?Interest rates may vary. If we talk about the post office, it offers a 6.7% interest rate on its RD, while its rate for the 5-year FD is 7....
09 May, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
FDs or debt funds: Where should you park surplus money in a high interest rate phase?Investors are reassessing investment choices due to rising fixed deposit rates and market fluctuations. Experts advise maintaining a long-t...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Planning retirement at 42 with Rs 30 lakh? Here is how to build Rs 10 crore corpus in 20 yearsA 42-year-old Mumbai investor sought guidance on building a Rs 10 crore retirement corpus in 20 years. Expert Shivam Pathak reviewed his SI...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Where’s the Indian mutual fund sector going ahead? 6 big trends to watch out forMutual fund trends highlight a structural shift in investor preference towards mid and small caps, sectoral themes, and multi-asset funds, ...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
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
Consistent inflows in weak markets reflects investor maturity, says V Srivatsa, UTI AMCDespite sustained FII selling, strong domestic mutual fund inflows are helping stabilise markets, reflecting a structural shift in investor...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
I invest Rs 60,000 monthly via SIPs. Should I add a multi-asset or balanced advantage fund to reduce volatility?I am 42, earning Rs 28 lakh annually. I invest Rs 60,000 per month through SIPs in a mix of large cap (40%), flexi-cap (30%) and mid-cap (3...
07 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
What is a mutual fund SIP and how you can use it create wealthSIP is a systematic way of investing a fixed amount, on a fixed date, usually on a monthly or quarterly basis, for a fixed period of time.
24 Nov, 2017, 03.22 PM IST
Say bye to voluntary EPF deductionsThe first thing to do is to ask your employer to restructure your salary and switch back to giving the extra PF deduction amount as part of...
07 Mar, 2016, 04.00 AM IST