Investors should do thorough due diligence when selecting a platform.
RIS Steady Life Cycle begins with an equity allocation of 35 per cent at age 60, which gradually reduces. Between ages 75 and 85, it remains constant at 10 per cent.
Amidst a sharp run-up in gold and silver prices, investors are advised to rebalance their portfolios by booking partial profits in precious metals and reallocating to domestic equities and debt, according to financial experts.
Since this is a long-term investment, investors must do their homework and choose a fund manager carefully.
'I own a few cars that I have had specified minutely to my taste, and it does feel nice to know that there are no other vehicles like them anywhere in the world.'
In the rush to complete tax-saving investments at the end of the financial year, many taxpayers choose instruments that do not match their long-term financial goals.
Catchy beats, romance, and dance anthems. Namrata Thakker lists the top 10 songs of 2026 so far that have grabbed everyone's attention and are ruling playlists.
New investors should not allow themselves to fall prey to FOMO and rush headlong into gold.
Overlap refers to the same stocks appearing across fund portfolios.
Flexicap fund performance depends heavily on the fund manager's decisions.
As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.
This exercise allows investors to realign their portfolios with changing market conditions and evolving personal objectives.
Shahid hints at Farzi 2... Shubangi at her film screening... Shanaya promotes her film...
Those who have binged on credit must spend less, cut discretionary expenses, and focus on repayment.
Anurag Singh's Border 2 released in the three-day Republic Day weekend, and is a superhit already. So its team members got together for a success bash in Mumbai.
'Having a separate healthcare corpus is extremely important even for those already covered by health insurance.'
Young earners with high incomes and few responsibilities can save more than 30 per cent, while those with low salaries and high expenses may save less.
'It takes time and the experience of a few market cycles to develop awareness about one's true risk appetite.'
Here's a quick look at the Bollywood movies list of 2026. Lots of interesting titles and genres coming right up!
Manish Malhotra held a grand premiere for his debut production, Gustaakh Ishk, and invited friends from the film industry.
Use these loans to meet emergency needs, and not to fund holidays or luxury purchases.
Film folk lit up the Lifestyle Asia's Diwali Party in Mumbai.
2026 is all set to be big, when it comes to movie releases from Bollywood as well as pan-India releases from Tamil and Telugu cinema.
Film and television folk visited Ektaa R Kapoor's home over the weekend for Ganpati darshan
Customers must sign the agreement promptly to avoid disruptions. They should read it thoroughly and understand their rights and obligations.
Shikhar Dhawan showcased his dance moves alongside Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, grooving to the tunes of Mast Malang Jhoom from the coming movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
November is a busy month on OTT with several series arriving, in their next season after being vastly successful in earlier instalments.
Despite similar tax treatment, debt MFs enjoy certain advantages over FDs.
Only experienced investors with a high risk appetite, a grasp of market cycles, and comfort with volatility and timing risk should invest.
Majority of equity fund managers were able to squeeze in some extra returns over their benchmarks in 2024-25 (FY25). While some managed to do so by delivering outsized returns during the equity market rally in the first half of the year (H1FY25), others succeeded by limiting the downside during the market downturn.
'If the markets correct further, PSU stocks could continue to decline.'
Younger investors with long investment horizons may continue their SIPs.
Investors should match their investment horizon with the fund's portfolio duration.
Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which manage a total of Rs 37,390 crore, have surged sharply in recent months. This trend is likely to continue, especially after the reintroduction of long-term capital gains tax (LTCG), which is likely to attract smart money into mutual fund offerings amid a robust outlook for the yellow metal. Smart money, also known as opportunistic flows, refers to strategic investments that are generally of a short-term horizon.
'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'
Gujarat captain Chintan Gaja and spinner Vishal Jayswal shared seven wickets between them to bowl out Himachal Pradesh for 215 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match.
Novice investors must understand that volatility is an inherent part of equity markets and learn to navigate through such phases.
'Asset allocation should change only if your goals, life situation, or risk profile have changed.'
'Younger employees, who tend to have a higher risk appetite, will find NPS advantageous due to the potential gains from equity markets over time.'
'Choose an equity allocation that will allow you to remain invested even if the market falls by 50 to 60 per cent.'
