So far in 2017, the Nifty has gone up by 22.4 per cent.
They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.
'Why are FMPs used as a vehicle for promoter funding against listed shares?' asks Debashis Basu.
Tax-saving investments should not be made with the sole purpose of saving tax, but should also help an individual grow his wealth, suggests Archit Gupta, founder and CEO, ClearTax.
'You need to be careful about this.' 'Growth without fundamental principles is like fat.' 'Growth with good base and fundamentals is like muscles.'
At a time when the whole world is going ga-ga over stocks and debt is too easy to borrow, do not forget gold, says Anil Rego.
For a while, it seemed the markets were going on a free fall.
HDFC MF witnessed 17% rise in investment in its schemes to Rs 6,462 crore by group companies during May.
Ravi Gopalakrishnan, head-equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, tells Ashley Coutinho that earnings growth will pick up once the benefits of reform initiatives accrue.
'Macro headwinds are rising for Indian equities in the form of rising commodity prices, especially oil, depreciating rupee, fiscal challenges, election-related uncertainty and upside risks to inflation'
Valuations are much higher than the consensus earnings expectations warrant and also much too high in historical terms, says Devangshu Datta.
I would advise at least a 7 year investment time frame for Equity Investing
With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.
Strong MF investments, stemming of FII outflows and positive earnings in Q3 have helped market, say analysts.
Though the sum was nowhere close to the big-ticket monthly purchases seen during the 2004-2008 bull run, it is significant, as it confirms the reversal of a selling spree that began in September 2013.
The stock market regulator's definition of large, mid, and small-cap companies has irked mutual fund managers, reports Samie Modak.
Market players said the sell-off was triggered by pessimism that the government may not be able to balance growth with macro-stability.
Over the past 25 years the MF industry has come a long way. Geographic reach has increased, many more customers have been added, more channels have been opened up and the product basket is full.
The Sebi chief said that although the idea of an SRO has been challenged in court, he is hopeful of its implementation.
Equity fund managers say large-caps offer higher relative safety, especially in such times.
New retirement schemes from MFs offer Section 80C benefit but locks in your money for five years
Investors also appreciate the role being played by the founders; analysts, too, remain unperturbed.
But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors
Central KYC not in sync with Sebi's KRA system; regulator writes to finance ministry
Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.
The second fortnight of September saw Rs 3 lakh crore of time deposits, something unique, followed by liquidation of Rs 1.2 lakh crpre of these right after.
There have been two changes announced so far as MF taxation is concerned.
Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.
Lock into these long-term bonds for higher interest rates and capital appreciation
Most equity schemes have more than doubled their NAVs in 8 years, even if they entered at the pre-Lehman crisis peak
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
