Let's explore three different ways to reach the Rs 100-crore mark, each taking advantage of the power of compounding, consistent investing, and some smart planning
rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.
Debt mutual fund (MF) schemes, which witnessed relatively muted inflows in the past three years, saw a surge in investor interest in April amid election-induced volatility in the equity markets. Active debt funds garnered nearly Rs 66,000 crore net inflows in April, most at least since December 2020.
Hanuma Vihari, part of India's back to back series wins in Australia, reckons the services of veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara will be be dearly missed when the team aims for a hat-trick Down Under later this year.
Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
By taking the mutual fund route, investors can take exposure to gilts with small amounts. Over a decade or more, returns from these funds tend to be sound.
'There is more expansion in the industry happening in retail lines, so we will continue to focus on those lines.'
rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.
Dhanatrayodashi is called Dhanteras and its twinkling lights set the mood of India's greatest and most popular festival -- Diwali, the festival of lights.
Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
Besides the injured duo, there were two others also along with them and they are presently in police custody, an officer of Mannanthala police station said.
Find out whether the fund is equity, debt, or hybrid oriented. 'Understand the portfolio composition and whether it suits your risk appetite and horizon.'
rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries
The race to win the Republican nomination for the US Presidential election this November began in icy Iowa on Monday January 15, 2024, when voters picked their nominee.
In the absence of national regulars, the focus will shift on the likes of Rinku, who was surprisingly not picked for the first round despite having an impressive first-class record.
'Choose an equity allocation that will allow you to remain invested even if the market falls by 50 to 60 per cent.'
Momentum funds can be 10 to 15 per cent more volatile than the Nifty 50.
The three day MPC meeting began on Monday and the decision will be announced on Wednesday by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.
Equity-focused schemes may perform better in a bull market, while debt-oriented ones may offer greater stability during volatile periods.
By following the path of Kula Dharma as mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita, you will not only be securing your child's future but also contributing to your own early sukoon (peace and well-being), says Vatsal Ramaiya
rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.
Stunning! Shreyovi Mehta, 10, is a runner up at the annual worldwide Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.
'Understand how wedding expenses fit into your overall financial situation.' 'Evaluate how different levels of spending will impact other goals like retirement, travel, or housing.'
Former India captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday attributed the national team's underwhelming performance in the Women's T20 World Cup to lack of growth across departments over the past three years.
Pant's batting lacked its usual spark. While his 44 runs off 35 balls hinted at his talent, fluency and explosiveness were noticeably absent.
Rohit was spotted having a deep conversation with members of the KKR franchise in their dressing room.
'Younger employees, who tend to have a higher risk appetite, will find NPS advantageous due to the potential gains from equity markets over time.'
Ask rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi your mutual fund queries.
Long-term tax-saving FDs can also be considered after the PPF limit has been exhausted.
'If you are investing in a Ulip for returns, go for a type I Ulip.' 'If you are investing for insurance cover as well, type II is better.'
rediffGURU Anil Rego answers readers' personal income tax queries.
While good news from several quarters has been trickling in, El Nino might be a dampener, says T N Ninan.
The 44-year-old politician, who was among the final three contestants in the Labour Party's leadership contest against her boss in January 2020, has been serving in his shadow cabinet ever since.
Do not, however, enter expecting quick returns.
'In phases when smaller stocks do well, an equal-weight index performs better than its market cap-weighted peer.'
'Indian investors have always been debt-heavy but with growing financial awareness they are getting comfortable with equities.'
Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84.
'Investors need to be stock specific and should not rush to buy stocks at the current levels.'
To minimise risk, invest in a debt fund whose duration matches your investment timeframe.
'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.'
