News for 'mutual fund investment planning'

Good mutual funds to invest in

Good mutual funds to invest in

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Get Ahead wealth management expert Sanjiv Mehta tells you how to create an ideal investment portfolio.

Live Budget Chat: Best mutual funds to buy now

Live Budget Chat: Best mutual funds to buy now

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, will answer all your budget-related queries on investing in mutual funds between 1 pm and 2 pm, February 4.

The 5-Step Action Plan To Your First Rs 1 Crore

The 5-Step Action Plan To Your First Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

From a modest salary to Rs 1 crore, here's Ramalingam Kalirajan's smart compounding blueprint for young earners

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

Investors: 'Focus On Income, Not Stocks'

Investors: 'Focus On Income, Not Stocks'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'For the initial decade, I consistently advise young professionals to prioritise career development and income growth rather than market analysis.'

Investing in mutual funds? Choose SIPs

Investing in mutual funds? Choose SIPs

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Trideep Choudhary offered some valuable tips.

Mutual funds you can buy now

Mutual funds you can buy now

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Which are the best mutual funds to buy now? What should be your strategy now while buying mutual funds? Should you buy open-ended or close-ended funds?

Advice For Investors: How To Handle Bull Market Traps, Invest In Gold

Advice For Investors: How To Handle Bull Market Traps, Invest In Gold

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'People become guided by emotions, fear of missing out, and greed. They tend to invest in booming sectors that may prove exceptionally expensive.' 'Typically, that represents the peak, and subsequently, they lose substantially.'

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

How to invest in mutual funds: A beginner's guide

How to invest in mutual funds: A beginner's guide

Rediff.com18 May 2019

While investing in mutual funds, it is essential that you focus on the turnover rate percentage of a mutual fund, which is bought and sold every year.

How safe are mutual funds?

How safe are mutual funds?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Invest in Gold ETF Or Fund-Of-Funds?

Invest in Gold ETF Or Fund-Of-Funds?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Allocating 5 to 10 per cent of one's portfolio and staying disciplined through market cycles helps in having a positive investment experience.'

Mutual funds plan distinguished new fund offerings for FY24

Mutual funds plan distinguished new fund offerings for FY24

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Mutual funds (MFs) are lining up distinguished new fund offerings (NFOs) for the next financial year to win over investors after a lukewarm response to product launches in the 2022-23 financial year (FY23). NFOs drew a lukewarm response in FY23 as launches were mostly in the passive debt space, which has a comparatively lower popularity among retail investors. The limited launches in equity space also failed to rake in huge sums due to subdued investor sentiments in a volatile market.

Gold, Silver ETFs Outshine Equities

Gold, Silver ETFs Outshine Equities

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The highlight in January, with no surprise, has been flows into gold and silver ETFs.

Watch for Portfolio Overlap Before Adding Funds

Watch for Portfolio Overlap Before Adding Funds

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Overlap refers to the same stocks appearing across fund portfolios.

Drowning In EMIs At 25? Here's The Fix!

Drowning In EMIs At 25? Here's The Fix!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

To demat or not to demat mutual funds?

To demat or not to demat mutual funds?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Here are some pros and cons...

Mutual funds to buy now!

Mutual funds to buy now!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

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.

How to cope with mutual fund losses?

How to cope with mutual fund losses?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Are you sitting on big losses on your mutual fund investments? Is there a way in which you can recover your losses?

The benefits of investing in mutual funds

The benefits of investing in mutual funds

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offers some investment tips.

8 Debt Fund Investing Myths Busted

8 Debt Fund Investing Myths Busted

Rediff.com29 May 2024

P V Subramanyam clears some misconceptions about debt funds.

Why the Same 10,000 Invested Can Lead to Two Very Different Futures?

Why the Same 10,000 Invested Can Lead to Two Very Different Futures?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

This is how two people with the same starting amount can end up in very different financial places. In this article, let's understand what lessons can be drawn for anyone starting out!

Equity MF Inflows Dip As Redemptions Spike

Equity MF Inflows Dip As Redemptions Spike

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

2025 marked a shift in investor preference when it comes to MF schemes.

Which mutual funds should you avoid?

Which mutual funds should you avoid?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Six best mutual funds for the long term

Six best mutual funds for the long term

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

A close look at six mutual funds which investors can consider for fulfilling their long term goals.

Tax implications of investing in mutual funds

Tax implications of investing in mutual funds

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

A primer on tax you pay on your mutual fund gains

'Trapped in Payday-Loan Debt! Help'

'Trapped in Payday-Loan Debt! Help'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Sebi Steps Up Surveillance Amid Surge in Retail Investors

Sebi Steps Up Surveillance Amid Surge in Retail Investors

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced intensified surveillance and technology-driven enforcement to combat pre-investment scams targeting retail investors, who are increasingly being lured by fake trading apps and promises of high returns.

Best children investment plan: Mutual funds?

Best children investment plan: Mutual funds?

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Picking up the right investment instrument for your child's financial future can be daunting as there are too many products offering 'best/guaranteed returns. There is enough number of funds in the market which are designed specifically for this purpose. Read on to know more.

Before You Invest in 2026, Read This

Before You Invest in 2026, Read This

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Trading without strict position sizing, stop-loss discipline, or a clear exit plan almost guarantees losses.' 'Chasing tips, reacting to intraday noise, or assuming frequent trading improves outcomes are equally damaging habits.'

When to exit your mutual fund

When to exit your mutual fund

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Generally, getting into a mutual fund is associated with a long-term relationship whereby, there are good times as well as bad times. However, most investors are willing to enjoy the upside, but at the slightest hint of a downside, they start crying foul.

FPIs withdraw Rs 21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict

FPIs withdraw Rs 21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 21,000 crore (around $2.3 billion) from Indian equities over the last four trading sessions amid deteriorating global risk sentiment triggered by the West Asia crisis.

7 reasons why you should invest in mutual funds

7 reasons why you should invest in mutual funds

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Why should I invest in mutual funds? Why cannot I invest in equities directly? Here are 7 simple reasons

'I Own 18 Worthless Insurance Policies. Help!'

'I Own 18 Worthless Insurance Policies. Help!'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Stocks or mutual funds? Where to invest now?

Stocks or mutual funds? Where to invest now?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Where should you put your money in these uncertain times? Stocks or mutual funds? Financial planning expert Vetapalem Sridhar has some answers.

Mutual fund industry AUM rises 5.7% in 2022

Mutual fund industry AUM rises 5.7% in 2022

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The mutual fund industry added Rs 2.2 lakh crore to its asset base in 2022, driven by consistent monthly increase in SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) flows. The Assets Under Management (AUM) of the mutual fund industry rose by 5.7 per cent or Rs 2.2 lakh crore to a total Rs 39.88 lakh crore in 2022, data from the Association of Mutual Fund Industry (Amfi) showed on Tuesday. This was way lower than a surge of nearly 22 per cent or an increase of close to Rs 7 lakh crore in the asset base to Rs 37.72 lakh crore in 2021.

Mutual funds emerge from the shadow of last crash

Mutual funds emerge from the shadow of last crash

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Money flowing into the equity schemes of mutual funds is back at a level last seen before the 2008 financial crisis, when the stock market tanked 60 per cent.

Tips to invest in international mutual funds

Tips to invest in international mutual funds

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

By diversifying into developed market equities, Indian investors can mitigate the impact of cyclicality in returns as well as reduce currency risk, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.