A debt mutual fund scheme invests in debt papers like government bonds, fixed deposits, approved private deposits and so on.
Market participants are hoping for a few tweaks on the taxation front which will encourage consumers and businesses to spend.
Total assets under management (AUM) for September stood at Rs 20.4 lakh crore compared with Rs 20.6 lakh crore at the end of August.
Digital lending apps extend small amounts at exorbitant rates. Payment delays invite messages to customer or close family members, often with sensitive information such as Aadhaar and PAN Card scans.
Strengthening of police cooperation will be high on agenda of the upcoming South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Home Ministers' conference during which India is expected to press for visible collaboration by member countries in the fight against terrorism.
The divorce comes amid reports that the cricketer-turned-politician did not approve of Reham meddling in political affairs.
In a scathing status report, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) has described N Srinivasan and Niranjan Shah as "disqualified office bearers with vested interest", who are trying to stall implementation of Lodha reforms.
Such an economic environment tends to be positive for gold, the ultimate safe-haven asset. Since gold cannot be debased by central banks, it naturally gains in value.
Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
'Debt mutual funds are a good option now because interest rates are coming down.' 'Retail investors must put a majority portion of your money in short-term debt funds (1 to 3 years) and only a small portion in actively managed dynamic funds.'
Modi said that while in the last five years, the focus was on to build next generation infrastructure in the country, there has also been an increase in the forest cover and number of protected areas.
"If it is said Indians are argumentative, I will agree. But if it is said Indians are intolerant, I refuse to agree," said the president at the inaugural ceremony of the 'Namami Brahmaputra' festival in Guwahati.
The Sports Ministry-IOA row over the tenure limit guidelines has been settled and both have agreed to "work together with mutual respect and understanding", the International Olympic Committee said in a statement.
Sebi had also ordered the fund house to compensate investors who had redeemed their units since the date of allotment of shares in the I-Sec IPO.
The war between hackers and banks over ATM security will be dynamically redefined, notes Atanu Biswas.
'Having tied himself in knots, he just might take a decision which is dangerous, one that could take his nation to war.'
MFs greet FMs decision on overseas investment
Some pointers which will help an individual start her investment journey with confidence.
Sinha will take over on February 17 next year when incumbent C B Bhave's term ends
Majority of equity linked savings schemes as well as mid and small-cap funds outperformed their respective benchmark indices over a five-year period ended December 2015.
The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system - the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to the opaqueness of the group.
Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India show that in 2010-11 till date, gold ETFs have seen net inflows rise by close to four times, to Rs 1,169 crore (Rs 11.69 billion), compared with Rs 312 crore (Rs 3.12 billion) during the same period last year.
Do keep the tax impact and exit load in mind before you take a decision to sell, says Vishal Dhawan.
Telcos propose licence regime for apps like WhatsApp, Skype.
Businesses in the US continue to face an evolving array of tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Ramesh Kabra, head, Product Development at Taurus Mutual Fund, addresses the important issues and concerns ranging from volatility of the market to safer investment destinations.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
The AFA thanked 58-year-old Sampaoli and his assistants, who have also left their positions, for their services.
There seems to be no end to the troubles of West Indies Cricket Board as former coach Ottis Gibson accused the board of sacking him over a "telephone call".
In his opening remarks at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo of the Quadrilateral coalition, also known as 'Quad', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remained committed to a rules-based world order, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.
The mutual funds witnessed net inflow of Rs 7,131 crore (Rs 71.31 billion) in May 2003, with total sales and redemption/repurchases at Rs 35,922 crore (Rs 359.22 billion) and Rs 28,791 crore (Rs 287.91 billion), respectively.
We can expect to see more Chinese wolf warrior diplomats on the prowl, in India's neighbourhood, though its mailed fist is not so visible while dealing with India, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).
If you have an active trading account or have consumer loans or thinking of taking out a loan, consider investing in NBFCs, says Devangshu Datta
We don't have *that* answer, but here's who is queuing up at the altar!
Retail investors have matured and have moved away from investing in only in-vogue products, says the managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Prudential AMC.
The stock market regulator's definition of large, mid, and small-cap companies has irked mutual fund managers, reports Samie Modak.
Indian retail investors continue to sell gold ETFs.
The agency filed the prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act before a special court in Mumbai and said Naik's "inflammatory speeches and lectures have inspired and incited a number of Muslim youths in India to commit unlawful activities and terrorist acts."
