As per a Business Standard report, ICRA has informed that share of India’s Beyond-15 (B-15) cities in Mutual Funds Asset base has risen from Rs. 2.74 lakh crore in September 2016 to Rs. 3.79 lakh crore by the end of September 2017, a year over year increase of 38%. Such momentous growth has been attributed […]
With capital markets in India reaching historic highs and many experts predicting even higher levels in the near future, mutual fund inflows have reached record levels with investors from all walks of life participating in it. At present investors can choose one of the two methods to invest – lump sum investments or a systematic […]
Fulfilling your dreams and not facing any financial crunch in life requires a systematic approach towards managing your finances. Financial Planning refers to that systematic approach through which individuals develop a comprehensive plan to manage their expenditures and fulfill financial goals. It helps people organize their expenses and savings, and plan for a better future….
The fall in interest rates over the past couple of year has made loans cheaper for borrowers. However they have had an unfortunate side effect – returns from traditional investments like fixed deposits have also declined. In this situation, market-linked investments have yielded superior returns due to a sustained rally in equity markets. However, investing […]
Given the rage surrounding mutual funds, one would expect almost every third household to invest in them. Surprisingly though a very small percentage of Indians consider mutual funds a part of their investment portfolio. One of the main reasons often cited is the lack of understanding of mutual funds. So, in this edition, we are […]
HDFC Capital Advisors, a subsidiary of Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), will manage a new fund aimed at investing in mass housing projects across the country. The new arm will be the investment manager of HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund-1 (HCARE-1). The fund is registered as an alternative investment fund with the Securities and […]
For a majority of Indians, the months of January, February and March are devoted towards attaining one key goal – saving as much tax as possible. Unfortunately, many of us have a relatively near-sighted approach towards attaining this goal and often do not consider if our tax saving investments are actually generating appreciable returns. In […]
Ahead of Diwali, leading fund houses have announced the launch of new fund offers in order to woo investors. The list of NFOs offered by leading fund houses include income schemes as well as ELSS Schemes that offer tax benefits under Section 80C. So in case you have investment or tax planning targets pending, these […]
The government’s unexpected move to withdraw high denomination Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 bank notes is expected to be a boon for India’s mutual fund industry. As per available estimates, Rs. 50,000 crores is expected to flow into India’s MF industry as a result of the demonetization move. These inflows are expected to occur in […]
Even in a year marred by volatile oil prices, global slowdown, underperforming equities and demonetisation issues, India’s mutual fund market has grown by its fastest rate in the past 7 years. As per recently released data, India’s mutual fund assets are now worth Rs. 17 trillion with Rs. 3.71 trillion being added in just the […]
