News for 'Direct Mutual Fund'

MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 100 in SIPs for 5-7 years'

MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 100 in SIPs for 5-7 years'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Are MF Stress Tests Of Any Use?

Are MF Stress Tests Of Any Use?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

These are usually found among small and midcaps. It is not easy to find such stocks, especially after a strong bull market, discovers Debashis Basu.

Apologise for 1971 atrocities: Bangladesh to Pakistan

Apologise for 1971 atrocities: Bangladesh to Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bangladesh has demanded a public apology and compensation from Pakistan for the 1971 atrocities, raising "historically unresolved issues" during the first foreign secretary-level talks between the two countries in 15 years. Dhaka also asked Islamabad to pay USD 4.3 billion as its share from the combined assets at the time of East Pakistan's split from West Pakistan in 1971 to form an independent Bangladesh.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

Planning to Invest in ESG Funds?

Planning to Invest in ESG Funds?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Only investors who understand the significance of ESG investing should enter these funds for the long term, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.

Want To Gift Investment?

Want To Gift Investment?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

If the gift is received from a relative, there is no tax implication. But if the gift is received from a non-relative and exceeds Rs 50,000 in value during a financial year, the entire value of the gift is taxable.

Paytm to reapply for RBI's payments aggregator licence

Paytm to reapply for RBI's payments aggregator licence

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Paytm will focus on its core business of payments and cross-selling financial services as it works to achieve "profitability soon", said Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder and chief executive officer of the fintech, on Thursday. "The past six months have taught us many lessons, giving us the opportunity to thoroughly examine our business processes, compliance, and the way we operate from the inside out.

How To Invest Globally?

How To Invest Globally?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'Investing abroad helps mitigate currency risk for foreign-currency denominated goals, such as children's higher education and international travel.'

Should India Be Worried About Asim Munir?

Should India Be Worried About Asim Munir?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

India had better be prepared. Munir could be back at our throats soon, even within the next 12 months, warns Shekhar Gupta.

MF Guru: 'Most of your MFs are high-risk funds'

MF Guru: 'Most of your MFs are high-risk funds'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Fund managers find comfort in largecaps as Sensex tops 70K

Fund managers find comfort in largecaps as Sensex tops 70K

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Following the sharp run in markets, valuations across the board have become elevated. The National Stock Exchange Nifty50 Index now trades at a 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 24.3 times, 18 per cent higher than this year's low of 20.5 times. The valuation expansion in the broader markets has been sharper.

MF Guru: 'Your investment style is right'

MF Guru: 'Your investment style is right'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Sudhanshu Singh, director IBBM, MM Securities, answers your mutual fund queries.

Index funds: Safest way to invest in the market

Index funds: Safest way to invest in the market

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Are mutual funds really investment experts?

Ask MF Guru: MFs to buy, hold or sell

Ask MF Guru: MFs to buy, hold or sell

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Bank, demat, MF accounts of Videocon's Dhoot to be attached to recover dues

Bank, demat, MF accounts of Videocon's Dhoot to be attached to recover dues

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Markets regulator Sebi has ordered the attachment of bank and demat accounts as well as mutual fund holdings of Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot to recover dues totalling Rs 5.16 lakh. The latest decision has been taken after Dhoot failed to pay the fine imposed on him in March by Sebi for not making disclosures about his interest in Supreme Energy as well as for not disclosing that Quality Techno Advisors Pvt Ltd (QTAPL) and Credential Finance Ltd (CFL) were related parties with respect to certain transactions. In an attachment notice on Monday, Sebi said the pending dues of Rs 5.16 lakh include the initial fine of Rs 5 lakh, interest of Rs 15,000 and a recovery cost of Rs 1,000.

MF GURU: 'Need help in selecting MFs'

MF GURU: 'Need help in selecting MFs'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Equity boom spurs shareholder activism

Equity boom spurs shareholder activism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Punit Goenka, the former director of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, is not the only one who lost his board seat due to shareholders' activism last fortnight. In recent past, institutional shareholders of several companies, including Nestle and Wipro, have pushed back against board proposals by taking an aggressive stance while voting.

Why liquid funds are better than savings accounts for idle cash

Why liquid funds are better than savings accounts for idle cash

Rediff.com11 May 2017

When selecting a liquid fund, stick to schemes with an AUM of above Rs 1,000 crore.

Volatile Market: What Investors Must Do

Volatile Market: What Investors Must Do

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Novice investors must understand that volatility is an inherent part of equity markets and learn to navigate through such phases.

'I've Rs 5 lakh to invest. Buy MFs Or Stocks?'

'I've Rs 5 lakh to invest. Buy MFs Or Stocks?'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

'MF Guru: Do I need more MF diversification?'

'MF Guru: Do I need more MF diversification?'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

SIP inflows peak at Rs 20K crore as MFs conquer 6.4 million accounts

SIP inflows peak at Rs 20K crore as MFs conquer 6.4 million accounts

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The mutual fund (MF) gross inflows through the systematic investment plan (SIP) route topped the Rs 20,000 crore mark for the first time in a calendar month as investors opened a record 6.4 million SIP accounts despite a spike in market volatility. The number of accounts opened last month was almost 50 per cent higher than the registrations seen in March. "India's MF industry has reached yet another milestone with the SIP book crossing above Rs 20,000 crore in April 2024.

'Please advise if I should discard, change or add any funds to my portfolio'

'Please advise if I should discard, change or add any funds to my portfolio'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries

What the revised Direct Tax Code offers

What the revised Direct Tax Code offers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

EEE continues for PF, life insurance and NPS; capital gains from stocks, equity funds may become a part of ordinary income.

'I want to invest 10 Lakh in ONE MF'

'I want to invest 10 Lakh in ONE MF'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Planning to invest directly in equities? Read this!

Planning to invest directly in equities? Read this!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kumar Singh suggests key factors investors need to keep an eye on while choosing the direct investment route.

'India Is A Stock Picker's Delight'

'India Is A Stock Picker's Delight'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'In the short term you keep your return expectations very, very low; in the medium term be prepared to invest and in the long term growth will come and your returns from stocks will be high.'

Why you should invest in multi-cap funds now

Why you should invest in multi-cap funds now

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

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.

At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024

At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The calendar year 2024 is set to go down as the best year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in terms of funds raised. Following the IPOs of food delivery major Swiggy and two other companies slated for next week, this year's total will reach nearly Rs 1.2 trillion, going past 2021's record tally of Rs 1.19 trillion. Swiggy's Rs 11,327 crore IPO, the sixth-largest in India, and solar energy firm Acme Solar Holdings' Rs 2,900 crore IPO opened on Wednesday (Nov 6), while health-tech firm Sagility India's Rs 2,106 crore IPO opened a day earlier.

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

India's total value of defence production breached Rs 1 trillion-mark in the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23), up 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY). At the bourses, this has been well reflected in related-stocks from the sector as they gained considerable ground during this period. Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, MTAR Technologies, Bharat Electronics (BEL), and Bharat Dynamics (BDL) have skyrocketed up to 160 per cent in a year, as against a 14 per cent jump in the S&P BSE Sensex.

How The Budget Impacts Property Sales

How The Budget Impacts Property Sales

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

'The move to remove indexation benefits on LTCGs presently available for property, gold, and other unlisted assets may have a negative impact as it directly impacts real estate investors.'

ASK MF GURU: 'Want A Rs 10 Cr Corpus In 10 Years'

ASK MF GURU: 'Want A Rs 10 Cr Corpus In 10 Years'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 20k in SIPs for 15 years'

MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 20k in SIPs for 15 years'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries

'Do I need to rebalance my MF portfolio?'

'Do I need to rebalance my MF portfolio?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

MF Guru: 'I want to save for retirement'

MF Guru: 'I want to save for retirement'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

PPF Changes From Oct 1: 10 MUST-KNOW FAQs

PPF Changes From Oct 1: 10 MUST-KNOW FAQs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

If you don't make the necessary adjustments after October 1, 2024, you'll stop earning interest on accounts that aren't in compliance rediffGURU Milind Vadjikar

'No SIPs. Have I missed the bus?'

'No SIPs. Have I missed the bus?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

MF Investor Base To Touch 50 Million

MF Investor Base To Touch 50 Million

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The number of active SIP accounts is nearing the 100 million milestone.

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

At the end of the day, for many worldwide, the ongoing mutual attacks between Israel and Iran would seem a contest devoid of any moral high ground and only a bout between two ordinary adversaries, one that nevertheless risks spinning out of control into a larger conflagration, notes Shyam G Menon.

TDS On Dividend: 'Will This Create Tax Problem?'

TDS On Dividend: 'Will This Create Tax Problem?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.