Having exposure to international funds and gold is a must for those who have foreign currency-denominated goals.
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.
'For the next two years, we expect the bulk of earnings growth contribution from sectors like financials and energy, where the outlook remains positive, while the sectors which are linked to domestic consumption and are currently witnessing strains on margins have low salience for Nifty earnings.'
Investors sinking lump sum money in equities seem to have applied the brakes.
'The government's projections for 2019-2020 will be disappointing big time.'
Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.
'Large-caps are better placed to withstand the impact of higher input cost inflation, rising rates and withdrawal of excess global liquidity.'
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.
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.
All the fashion inspiration you need to work from home.
Bollywood stars pass on their warm wishes for Diwali.
Don't forget to bring your mat and beer bottle to this class.
'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'
Equity investments are fruitful over the very long 20-year term.
A 'timing plus SIP' method could match the commitment of x in ordinary months and commit say, 2x or 3x in months where there has been a big correction.
Here's a Disneyland cocktail to mock your treasure hunt skills.
Monthly SIP inflow is Rs 6,000 crore, with a little over 1.75 million accounts
In October, the contribution through SIPs rose to Rs 79.85 billion, up 42% compared to the same month last year.
If bank and service provider are not compliant, pay manually, or give standing instruction linked to bank a/c, suggests Bindisha Sarang.
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.
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.
Many people like words like wealth creation, equity, SIP, etc. It does not mean they understand the whole process is not so difficult. Neither is it so easy. Here are some mistakes people make with their investments
With easy access to processed meals and an unhealthy lifestyle, gaining weight is simpler than ever, warns Pune-based celebrity fitness coach Gaurav Pawar.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your mutual funds-related queries.
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
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.
Xi and Modi are scheduled to hold informal summit talks on Friday evening and on Saturday.
Here's how you can ensure you have enough in your kitty and be in command of your finances.
The time is ripe for a merger of eight fund houses indirectly owned and controlled by the central government, says N Sundaresha Subramanian.
