Gulf NRIs are dumping real estate, and betting big on India’s stock marketGCC-based NRIs are shifting investments from Indian real estate to equities and financial assets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a ...
06 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
04 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
HNIs eye private credit for better returnsMarket-linked debentures (MLDs) that were earlier taxed at 10% after a holding period of more than a year are now taxed at marginal tax rat...
16 May, 2023, 06.35 AM IST
5 schemes investors can consider for higher returns than fixed depositsWith the Reserve Bank of India shifting to a rate cut stance, it is a good time to invest in debt funds. Here are five debt funds that have...
09 May, 2023, 06.12 PM IST
Why it still makes sense to invest in debt funds post taxation tweaksThus, if yields rise, then prices fall eroding the gains made from coupon accruals. Correspondingly, if yields fall, then prices rise addin...
03 Apr, 2023, 03.48 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Debt MFs AMC may also look to innovate or modify their offerings post withdrawal of LTCG benefitOne major event that investors should be tracking is the earnings of companies for Q4 FY23. This could provide insight into how companies a...
03 Apr, 2023, 08.25 AM IST
Tax changes in debt MFs a pivotal changeDebt MFs have played an instrumental role in the development and deepening of the Indian bond market. Unlike insurance and banks (fixed dep...
28 Mar, 2023, 12.04 AM IST
How removal of tax benefits from debt mutual funds impacts AMC stocksIncreasing taxation (insurance, MFs, trading) can roll back some of the household savings into asset classes like fixed deposits, real esta...
27 Mar, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
Rs 6 lakh crore worth of investments may look for new parking spot after Sitharaman’s tax tweakThe new rules come into effect from April 1 when mutual funds with less than 35% invested in equities will be taxed as short-term capital g...
27 Mar, 2023, 12.20 PM IST
MF-FD symmetry, a Leg-up for tax parityFrom a risk management perspective, however, an overemphasis on bank lending to companies increases concentration in the system that can be...
27 Mar, 2023, 12.08 AM IST
Tax on PF interest: Which debt mutual funds can be an alternative to VPF contribution?The SLR of investment stands for safety, liquidity and returns. EPF / VPF is safe. Debt MFs can also offer reasonable safety provided you s...
03 Mar, 2021, 10.00 AM IST
Are debt funds still a credible choice for investors?All this produced panic in the debt markets and many papers turned illiquid. So the exit path was closed for those holding those illiquid p...
17 Jun, 2020, 10.37 AM IST
Mutual funds' exposure to NBFCs falls by Rs 45k cr in 7 monthsThe overall exposure of debt MFs to NBFCs stood at 2.2 lakh crore in February, a drop of 45,386 crore since July 2018.
22 Mar, 2019, 11.30 AM IST
Selling in debt and balanced MFs eclipses equity inflowsSIP inflows still a big draw, hit all-time high of Rs 8,095 crore in February
09 Mar, 2019, 04.01 PM IST
Gilt funds outperform other debt MFs as interest rates fallBond prices and yields move in opposite directions. A fall in interest rate benefits long-term debt oriented funds.
29 Jan, 2015, 05.06 PM IST
Infosys ups debt MF exposure to a record high; bank deposits dipInfosys has ramped up its debt MF investments to an all-time high of Rs 7,365 cr, while paring its bank deposits to the lowest level since ...
13 Jan, 2013, 11.23 AM IST
- RBI's next rate hike may affect debt MFs
NAV of debt MFs fall in a rising interest rate regime because of the inverse relationship between price and interest rates. Gainers & loser...
06 Jul, 2010, 10.15 AM IST