Consumption is among the most diversified and sought-after themes in Indian equities. Over the past five years, consumption theme funds have given an annualised category average return of 15.17 per cent, according to the data from Value Research. But this theme has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which impacted jobs and livelihood.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Are the market's swings making you rethink your monthly investment allocation? Staying put is the wise choice.
ICICI Prudential AMC has launched the ICICI Prudential Micro Systematic Investment Plan (MSIP) with a minimum investment of just Rs 50 per month.
Subramaniam feels it does make sense to have some overlay in lump sum if one has the cash to do so.
Seeking to tap a larger number of small investors, the mutual fund industry is going all out with investment plans of as low as Rs 100 per month and Reliance Mutual Fund has become the first fund house to launch such a scheme.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
The total AUM rose 40 per cent or Rs 6.3 lakh crore, to Rs 23 lakh crore at the end of November.
Overall, the MF industry saw nearly Rs 5 trillion, or 18 per cent, of asset erosion in March, with the asset base shrinking to Rs 22.26 trillion from Rs 27.22 trillion at February-end.
MFs have garnered record assets in the past one year, led by increased investor participation through SIPs and robust returns in mid-cap schemes.
When markets crash it is indeed time to be cautious. But here's why and how buying makes sense at such times.
Bollywood performers keep busy during the lockdown.
With easy access to processed meals and an unhealthy lifestyle, gaining weight is simpler than ever, warns Pune-based celebrity fitness coach Gaurav Pawar.
All the fashion inspiration you need to work from home.
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
I would advise at least a 7 year investment time frame for Equity Investing
In an online chat with readers on August 10, Vidya Bala, Vidya Bala, head of mutual fund research at FundsIndia, answered their queries. For hose who missed the chat, here is the transcript.
'The decline was inevitable as one-year returns have been negative.'
Bollywood stars pass on their warm wishes for Diwali.
Multi-cap funds are best suited to exploit the present market scenario as they are free to invest across all market capitalisations and sectors, says Naveen Kukreja, CEO and co-founder, Paisabazaar.com.
Wondering if mutual fund investments can earn you enough money for your retirement and child's marriage? Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
'The government's projections for 2019-2020 will be disappointing big time.'
Investors sinking lump sum money in equities seem to have applied the brakes.
While the likely intensity of the third wave is still a matter of debate, wisdom lies in being financially prepared for it, advises Bindisha Sarang.
If bank and service provider are not compliant, pay manually, or give standing instruction linked to bank a/c, suggests Bindisha Sarang.
If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.
Systematic investment plans can be the best way to achieve your financial goals if started early, says Vishwajeet Parashar is the Senior Vice President and Group Head -- Marketing, Bajaj Capital.
SIPs keep MFs afloat as investors redeem Rs 1.3 lakh crore in one year
The simple act of holding hands or even giving a tight hug to someone you love can help you immediately feel better and lighter, observes nutrition and stress management expert Dr Khushboo Thakker Garodia.
'Just because you don't see them does not mean they don't exist.' 'The greatest risk is overconfidence.
Here's a Disneyland cocktail to mock your treasure hunt skills.
Treat silver as part of the procyclical or growth assets in your portfolio, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.
'I tell the next generation of singers to take a leaf out of Lataji's book.' 'Be it Kavita or Alka, every time I give a song to a singer, I tell them, 'Dhyaan se suno, listen attentively, phir socho, Lataji isse kaise gaati'.'
Don't forget to bring your mat and beer bottle to this class.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Thousands of guest sat at the table set up on the famous Charles Bridge in Prague on Tuesday sharing food and drinks they had brought from home.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
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