If you are a new investor and exploring new schemes to invest, there are multiple options to choose from. From large cap funds to value funds and ELSS to thematic funds – there are options galore. There is no denying the fact that each category has its own set of advantages and characteristics. Here, we … Read more
UTI Nifty Index Fund, India’s oldest Nifty 50 index fund, turned 25 this March. Since its launch in 2000, it has delivered a return of 11.51%, which means a sum of ₹10 lakh invested at its launch would have grown to approximately ₹1.5 crore today. While this return is commendable, active large-cap funds have outperformed … Read more
Her first brush with the stock market wasn’t smooth due to the Harshad Mehta scam. She and her husband, Sandeep Shaligram (60), suffered massive losses in the infamous Harshad Mehta scam. “The Harshad Mehta boom motivated a lot of young couples like us to invest in stocks, but the scam and the subsequent crash in … Read more
Prior to investing in a mutual fund scheme, investors often examine the past returns of a scheme. This gives an indication of the scheme’s future performance vis-a-vis other funds in the same category. Notably, investors are supposed to examine – besides historical returns – other factors as well. These include the reputation of the fund house, … Read more
Investment word of the day: Investing in the stock market may be intimidating, especially for beginners. Many struggle with understanding essential stock market terms, making the process complex. Here’s a simple guide to one such term: active funds. Let’s see what active funds are, how they work, and why they matter. What are active funds? … Read more
Prior to investing in a mutual fund scheme, investors are expected to examine the historical returns delivered by the scheme in comparison to its peers in the same category. Here, we list out the top performing schemes in large cap category based on their past five-year returns. Notably, there are other factors also which should … Read more
What sets them apart, and how do they stack up against existing investment options? Here’s a deep dive into everything you need to know. What are SIFs? SIFs are specialized investment funds. They are high-risk, high-return versions of traditional mutual funds. An SIF will have a minimum ticket size of ₹10 lakh across all SIFs. … Read more
Mutual fund operators transform their investment operations to exploit emerging market opportunities because the global population continues to shift unpredictably. The global economy transformation gives an array of investment options to investors. The changing demographics affect the commercial sectors in which mutual funds tend to invest between mature populations in developed countries and the developing … Read more
The mutual fund industry is rapidly growing due to digital inclusion. On the other hand, equity markets are continuously correcting over the last few months due to intense FII selling, fear of Trump tariffs, weak market earnings etc. Due to these developments, retail investors are increasingly getting confused on how to steer clear of mistakes … Read more
The market has been volatile for quite some time now and benchmark index Nifty50 is down 16 percent from its peak in September 2025. Sensex 30 now trades around 20.7 price/equity (PE) and Nifty50 is around the same level too. Thanks to the market correction, several stocks are seen to be available at discounted prices. … Read more