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How India's Central Bank Digital Currency May Function And Why It's Needed

How India’s central bank digital currency CBDC) may function and why it’s needed

Inflation Can Be Dangerous

Raging inflation across the world needs to be taken seriously

Wealth 100 - India's Most Consistent Wealth Creators

Compounding is a thing to behold.

‘We are opportunistically increasing exposure to IT after the steep drawdown’

Broadly speaking, since end-2019, we have been running with the view that India's economic cycle would change for the better relative to the five years prior.

The 100 billion bonanza

India’s increasing energy efficiency has freed up around 3 per cent of GDP. This can help spur economic growth.

‘Taking it easy with Charlie Munger

Timeless advice for investors we don’t have to prove anything by trying difficult things. Stick to your circle of competence.

Common Myths About MF Investing

Myths about MF

Short-Term Pain Long-Term Gain It Down But Not Out

IT companies, after giving more than 50 per cent return two years continuously, are now lagging in performance. This gives investors a chance to pick and choose their favourite stock at bargain.

Yet To Get It Right

Over the years, the mutual fund industry has tried to innovate with its offerings. But other than direct plans, its track record here has so far been shabby.

Much ground to cover

While mutual funds have gained assets and popularity, the industry still needs to work hard. Fortunately, the SIP numbers have been quite encouraging.

Coming a long way

From embracing digital to furnishing comprehensive fund information, the mutual industry has taken many steps to improve its service quality

'Mutual funds have become a part of mainstream conversations'

\"The best way to predict the future is to create it,\" suggested the management guru Peter Drucker.

'Do things that you understand and that work for you'

I don't see why the mutual fund industry can't grow at a steady rate of 15-20 per cent on a compounded basis, especially as an increasing number of investors seek equity or wealth-creation solutions.

'Index funds and ETFs will only grow from here on'

Nothing validates our belief more than our recent announcement to acquire L&T Investment Management RAVI MENON, CEO

'Risk increases by being risk averse. Embrace risk.

The AUM growth journey would continue in 2024 and beyond.

'Passive funds could be the loss leaders of fund houses'

Any 20-year forecast should be taken with generous dollops of salt.

'The next decade belongs to the retail segment'

We believe that the growth of passive funds is linked to the failure of active fund managers SANDEEP TANDON, FOUNDER & CIO

"The industry has a supply-side issue with distributors"

It's quite remarkable that nearly ₹12,000 crore that we add monthly through the SIP route today is much higher than our equity AUM number 20 years back.

Insurance News

1. IRDAI may soon come up with dematerialization of insurance policies The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is mulling over a proposal to mandate the dematerialization of insurance policies.

Myths and facts of Health Insurance plans that you must clarify before buying one

The first step in financial planning is often believed to be purchasing a health insurance policy for oneself and one’s family. However, a lot of us ignore it for weak justifications.

Indian Service Sector - An Ocean of Opportunities

By: Anil Shyam, Head- Alternate Business & ETF, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited Given the indication by Flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMIs) for August 2022, both manufacturing & services activity in United States

Include smart-beta funds to generate alpha in your portfolio

In recent times, smart-beta funds, also called factor-based funds, have begun to gain popularity. Some of the factors on which these funds are based are value, quality, low volatility, alpha plus low volatility, momentum, etc.

Office Insurance: A need for every establishment

• A massive fire broke out at an office building in Mundka in Delhi at around 4.45 pm on Friday May 13th, 2022. Twenty-seven people died in the incident.

Learn the Magic of Self-Talk

There is a inside all of us perpetual self-talk taking place

Ask the expert

Q. Dear Sir, I have read in the newspapers today morning that the interest rate on the Senior Citizen Saving Scheme has been increased from 7.4 % to 7.6% peranum. I have invested Rs. 15 lakhs in this scheme 8 months ago after I received my retirement funds. Will I also get the benefit of the increase in interest rate? Rakesh Luthra, on email from Noida

Mutual Fund News

1. One KYC system across all financial products soon Uniform KYC is likely to become a reality soon. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government is working on a single know your customer (KYC)

Is It Time To Play Beta?

A stock's beta is one easily available parameter which can be helpful as a gauge of a stock's volatility relative to the broader market or a particular portfolio. Armaan Madhani delves deeper to obtain a better understanding of beta, its merits, demerits and sheds light on how to analyse the market risk associated with a particular stock along with its effect on the generation of respective returns

Does It Make Sense To Invest In Business Cycle Funds?

Business cycle funds monitor the economic cycle and invest accordingly. Many of you may find this concept fascinating, but is it worthwhile? This article discusses what business cycle funds are, how they work, and if investing in them is really a good idea

Making The Most Of Your Mutual Fund Investment

If you think the volatile nature of the equity market is not your cup of tea, then mutual funds should be your 'go to' investment plan as returns generated here are higher than the conventional options. Vardan Pandhare shares insights that can churn healthy returns from your mutual fund investment

Bear Grip Tightens Global Equities

Wall Street indices suffered heavy losses with the S and P 500 index falling to levels seen in November 2020 as the triple threat of inflation, swelling interest rates and recession continues