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Most active equity funds beat benchmarks

Most active equity funds beat benchmarks

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

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.

Tax tweaks send foreign mutual funds into a 5-month outflow eclipse

Tax tweaks send foreign mutual funds into a 5-month outflow eclipse

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Following alterations in the tax structure, mutual fund (MF) schemes that invest in overseas securities have experienced a sharp decline in inflows. In the first five months of 2023-24 (FY24), international MF schemes have received an average monthly gross inflow of only Rs 270 crore, compared to Rs 490 crore during the same period in the previous year. This decline persists despite nearly all fund houses opening subscriptions for such schemes, with higher redemptions creating headroom for fresh investments.

Mutual funds buy the dip in IT stocks; invest Rs 9,500 crore in 2023

Mutual funds buy the dip in IT stocks; invest Rs 9,500 crore in 2023

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Mutual funds are loading up on information technology (IT) stocks on improved valuations and low downside risk after a double-digit correction in top companies like Infosys and Wipro. IT stocks were MFs' top sectoral buys in April when they invested a net of Rs 2,100 crore. In the first four months of 2023, the net investments in IT amounted to Rs 9,500 crore, shows an analysis by ICICI Securities.

Now, get small loans in an hour!

Now, get small loans in an hour!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

While start-ups are making it easier to borrow, one needs to choose carefully.

Large-cap funds can withstand market shocks

Large-cap funds can withstand market shocks

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Monday's steep fall turned Sensex's yearly returns to - 2.57%, but only two large-cap funds did worse.

Have extra medical insurance at every stage

Have extra medical insurance at every stage

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Cost of health care is rising at a fast clip.

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Rediff.com12 May 2017

As protectionism grows from the United States to Australia, Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a comprehensive financial checklist for those shifting to India.

9 plans save tax and earn more money

9 plans save tax and earn more money

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Equity-linked savings scheme, PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are recommended instruments.