12 equity mutual funds deliver over 15% XIRR on SIP investments in 3 years. Are there any included in your portfolio?A total of 12 equity mutual funds delivered an XIRR of over 15% on SIP investments over the last three years, according to an ETMutualFunds...
06 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Is your home loan ruling your life? Know the hidden cost of a big EMIMany Indians stretch finances for dream homes, but hefty home loans lead to years of uncomfortable choices. Borrowers face lifestyle compre...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Midcap stocks ignore Middle East war, AI worries to jump up to 85% in 2026. More rally or sharp correction ahead?Despite a weak first half for benchmark indices, India's midcap stocks outperformed, driven by resilient domestic inflows, stronger earning...
06 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Russian proverb of the day: 'He who doesn’t take risks doesn’t drink champagne..' ; life lessons on importance of taking risks and why stepping out of your comfort zone paysLife's greatest rewards often require stepping beyond your comfort zone. A Russian proverb wisely states, 'He who doesn’t take risks doesn’...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
How ‘apparent temperature' becoming the latest hot thing and where our ‘feels like’ feelings take usThe article laments the modern trend of 'feels like' over actual measurements, using temperature as a prime example. It traces the origin o...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
10 crore mutual fund investors, Rs 150 lakh crore AUM: Inside AMFI's massive 2030 roadmapAMFI CEO Venkat N. Chalasani expects India's mutual fund industry to reach 10 crore investors and ₹150 lakh crore in AUM by 2030. He credit...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘Do not lose the moon while counting the stars’ - A timeless wisdom on giving value to what truly mattersModern life often sees us chasing fleeting distractions, like social media likes or minor achievements, while overlooking life's most profo...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Rs 15,000 monthly investment for 20 years: NPS or mutual funds? Know which may leave you with a bigger retirement corpusRetirement planning often pits National Pension System (NPS) against equity mutual funds. While mutual funds offer flexibility and potentia...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Can central government employees get 3% or 4% DA hike in July 2026? Latest AICPI data reveals thisLabour Bureau reading for DA hike: The latest AICPI-IW data for May 2026 indicates that central government employees are likely to receive ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
How should a 45-year-old salaried investor plan early retirement? Expert reviews mutual fund portfolioA 45-year-old salaried investor with a Rs 3 lakh monthly income sought expert advice on whether his mutual fund portfolio can support retir...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Best mutual fund SIP portfolios to invest in July 2026ETMutualFunds has unveiled recommended mutual fund portfolios for July 2026, catering to conservative, moderate, and aggressive investors. ...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Is Rs 2 crore enough for retirement? See the monthly income you can generate and how long your corpus may lastRetirement planning India: Retiring with Rs 2 crore? Experts advise a prudent 3.5-4% withdrawal rate, yielding around Rs 60,000-Rs 70,000 m...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Buying a Rs 50 lakh home? Your home loan could cost Rs 83 lakh. Bengaluru CA shares a simple financial strategy to beat the interestA Bengaluru chartered accountant revealed the substantial long-term cost of home loan interest, which can double a property's price. She ad...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
SIP share of equity AUM at multi-year high, over 29% in May: Franklin Templeton India MFSystematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions to Indian equity mutual funds hit a multi-year high of 29% in May 2026, signaling robust inv...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Planning a Rs 7 crore corpus in 12 years? Expert recommends active funds over index fundsAn investor's query about active versus passive funds for long-term goals received expert advice. While index funds offer low costs, active...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Can a 10% annual SIP step-up help turn Rs 26,000 monthly investment into Rs 1 crore?A 10% annual SIP step-up could boost a Rs 26,000 monthly investment towards Rs 1 crore in a decade, according to an expert. The analysis hi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
A Rs 3.5 crore SIP corpus may still leave you middle class, warns Bengaluru CA. She explains how to wisely invest money to increase wealthA Bengaluru CA highlights a common investment pitfall: focusing solely on a large corpus without accounting for inflation's impact on futur...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST