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As we approach the end of 2023, we will look back some of the highlights of this year. India’ GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 and 7.6% in Q2 of FY 2023-24 (source: Ministry of Statistics). As per S&P Global, India has been the fastest growing economy in G20 (the 20 largest economies of the world) in 2023. The equity market...

When you are planning to build an equity portfolio, you can think two components in your portfolio – a core portfolio and a satellite portfolio. The core portfolio should be built based on your long term financial goals (e.g. children’s higher education, children’s marriage, retirement planning etc) and your risk...

ELSS or Equity Linked Saving Schemes are mutual funds which enjoy a tax saving benefit under the Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961. Investments in ELSS can be made up to a maximum limit of Rs 1,50,000/- per year. This amount can be claimed as deduction from the total taxable income, giving a...

If you invested Rs 1 lakh in Nippon India Growth Fund at the time of its launch 28 years back, your investment would have grown to over Rs 3 crores. Nippon India Growth Fund’s journey is also largely a part of India’s economic growth post liberalization. From some of the worst economic...

The guaranteed returns of Fixed deposits make them a popular saving option in India. However, stability aside, fixed deposits interest rates have been declining over the last 20 years and hence can only be treated as savings. However, the value of the saved amount keeps getting eroded as inflation keeps rising. Even though interest...

Mutual Funds offer diversification as each fund invests across multiple stocks or /and debt instruments. It is however important to assess all factors carefully before creating a portfolio of investments that can align to the investor’s financial goals. Equity has the potential to beat inflation and help them achieve their...

NJ Flexicap Fund was launched in September 2023. Flexicap is one of the most popular equity fund categories. As per AMFI November data, Flexicap funds with Rs 3.06 lakh crores of assets under management (AUM) is the largest category (in AUM terms) among all actively managed equity...

Small cap funds have outperformed large and midcaps in 2024. On a November YTD basis, Nifty Small Cap 250 TRI has given around 40% returns (as on 30th November 2023). Consequently, as a fund category, small caps have received huge investor interest. As per AMFI quarterly data, small cap funds have received the...

At the beginning of your mutual funds investment journey, you will most likely be confused and sceptical about how to start investing, and which funds to choose etc. A proper understanding of your financial goals and your appetite for risk will help you to choose the best funds that will align with your requirements. Your risk...

The equity market is prone to fluctuate between highs and lows. In the long run above 3 years, the troughs in equity performance have historically always been followed by a correction and then rising markets. These points in the downward markets are where valuations are attractive...