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  • Navigating the Future of Retirement: Strategies for Low-Interest Landscapes

    As the financial landscape evolves, retirement planning faces a new challenge: the potential for significantly lower interest rates on fixed-income investments. This comprehensive guide explores strategies to fortify your retirement corpus, ensuring a comfortable post-work life even in a low-interest environment. From asset allocation techniques to risk management frameworks, discover how to adapt and thrive in the face of changing market dynamic ...

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  • Exploring the Benefits and Top Performers of ELSS Mutual Funds for Tax Savings and Wealth Creation

    The summary provides an overview of tax-saving mutual funds, specifically Equity-Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS), which offer tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. These funds have a lock-in period of 3 years and invest at least 80% of their assets in equities. They offer the potential for maximizing portfolio returns over the long term, but investors should be mindful of the associated risks. ELSS funds have advantages such as ...

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  • The Importance of Automating Investing Rules

    The significance of automating investing rules, particularly in the context of asset allocation and rebalancing in stocks and fixed income as asset classes. It highlights the story of Zee Entertainment’s stock price history and the role of enforced diversification and asset rebalancing in the success of a fund during a bull run. The article stresses the need for automating and rule-driven investment strategies to control human temptation and ensu ...

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  • Retirement Savings Pitfalls: Avoiding Costly Mistakes for a Secure Future

    Achieving a comfortable retirement requires careful planning and avoiding common pitfalls that can derail your savings efforts. From underestimating expenses and inflation to taking on excessive debt, this comprehensive guide explores the critical mistakes that often hinder retirement planning, empowering you to make informed decisions and safeguard your financial future.

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  • NCLT Directs Credit Suisse-Led Bondholders to Return Custody of Reliance General Insurance Shares to Administrator

    The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed Credit Suisse-led bondholders to return the custody of equity shares in Reliance General Insurance Co to the administrator, Nageswara Rao Y. This development could potentially aid the resolution of Reliance Capital, as the tribunal’s order suggests that these bondholders may be entitled to superior treatment over other creditors. The order reviewed by ET stated that handing over the custody of ...

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  • Axis Trustee Seeks Bondholders’ Consent for Pledge Release Ahead of Afcons IPO

    Goswami Infratech Pvt Ltd (GIPL) raised Rs 14500 crore in bonds in June last year, with a covenant that the yields on the bonds would increase by 2% if the company failed to monetize Afcons before June 2024. Now, Axis Trustee, the debenture trustee of GIPL, has sought bondholders’ consent to release the pledge on shares of Afcons Infrastructure, a Shapoorji Pallonji company, to proceed with an initial public issue. The trustee has also requested ...

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  • Unlocking the Benefits of True 50:50 Balanced Hybrid Mutual Funds

    The potential benefits of investing in the latest true-to-label balanced hybrid mutual funds, which aim to maintain a 50:50 balance between equity and debt. It explores the implications of this balanced approach on risk, returns, tax efficiency, and expert opinions.

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  • The Implications of Using Long-Term Savings for Short-Term Expenses

    The case of Shruti and Ashish illustrates the risks and implications of using long-term savings to meet short-term expenses. This practice can jeopardize important long-term financial goals and hinder the benefits of compounding returns on investments.

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  • 5 Crucial Investment Questions Answered for Millennials

    The addresses 5 important investment questions and provides detailed answers tailored to millennials, born between 1980 and 1995. The questions cover topics such as the importance of early retirement savings, risks associated with not investing in equities, starting mutual fund SIPs, transitioning from bank FDs to equity investments, and planning for financial life after having a child.

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  • Investing in Sovereign Gold Bonds and AI Space: Expert Insights by Shweta Rajani

    Shweta Rajani, Mutual Fund Head at Anand Rathi Wealth, shares valuable insights on the benefits of sovereign gold bonds and the potential of investing in the AI space. She discusses the returns, taxation, and comparison with equity investments in sovereign gold bonds, as well as the momentum and opportunities in the global AI space. Rajani also provides guidance on diversification within the AI space and the benefits of AI-focused mutual funds.

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  • Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Securing Your Child’s Financial Independence

    The provided text offers expert advice on retirement planning, securing a child’s financial independence, and long-term investment strategies. It covers topics such as retirement savings, investment allocation, health insurance for children with special needs, and long-term wealth building.

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  • UTI Large & Mid Cap Mutual Fund: A Turnaround Story

    The UTI Large & Mid Cap Mutual Fund has shown a noticeable improvement in its return profile since 2021, following a period of erratic outcomes. The fund’s recent performance suggests a potential turnaround, but it needs to sustain this momentum to overcome its earlier patchy track record. This analysis aims to provide insights into the fund’s key fundamentals, recent portfolio changes, and investment considerations to help investors make informe ...

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  • Complete Guide: Converting Physical Mutual Fund Units to Demat Account

    This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the process for converting physical mutual fund units to a demat account, both online and offline. It includes step-by-step instructions for NSDL demat account holders and a detailed offline conversion process applicable for both CDSL and NSDL account holders.

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  • Maximizing Tax Savings Through Strategic Financial Planning

    The article provides insights into how Anubhav Garg, a PSU bank manager, can save more than Rs. 60,000 in tax by leveraging various financial strategies, including home loans, NPS benefits, and tax-free allowances.

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  • Insights from Feroze Azeez on Mutual Fund Allocation and Market Conditions

    Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth Limited, provides valuable insights into the current market conditions and the allocation of resources in mutual funds. He emphasizes the importance of investor confidence, the impact of education on equity as an asset class, and the role of liquidity in both domestic and foreign institutional investments. Azeez also discusses the significance of choosing a mutual fund based on the probabilities of b ...

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