Financial awareness has always been low in the army and seniors hardly discussed money or investments, he added. Chauhan’s views reflect a broader pattern among defence personnel in the Army, Air Force, and Navy, where financial awareness has traditionally been low. “Financial ignorance and lack of time combined, saving in provident fund (called Defence Service…
The Indian government’s bold military response—Operation Sindoor—in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22 has created understandable jitters in financial markets. However, history offers a reassuring narrative for long-term investors, especially mutual fund participants. The immediate impact of any political upheaval is seen instantly in the stock markets. However, mutual funds are relatively safer…
“He listened to everything I said,” Meenakshi recalls, “and a couple of days later, came back and said—and I am not making this up—that he had a hunch gold would do well. I tried to talk him out of it, but he stuck to his guns and put all his money into a couple of…
I am 36 years old and working in a private company. I started investing in July 2024 and want to build a corpus of â‚ą5 crore in 10 years. My current portfolio is valued at close to â‚ą17 lakh. I am investing â‚ą1.15 lakh per month through systematic investment plan (SIP). A 60% share of…
The Indian stock market continued its strong upward momentum on Monday, with both the benchmark indices — Sensex and Nifty 50 — rising over 1% each, driven by broad-based buying. This rally in domestic equities in the second half of March follows a phase of significant correction that began in October 2024. Nifty 50 had…
The popularity of passive investing among investors who seek low-cost automation solutions has surged through the use of index funds together with Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Most investors choose passive funds since they provide broad market coverage at lower operating expense levels. Some investors miss crucial threats that exist in their investments. This article investigates passive…
In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, it’s easy to get obsessed with monitoring the performance of your mutual fund every single day. With apps and websites giving live updates, checking your investment’s performance has never been easier. But is this constant scrutiny really benefiting you? The answer may surprise you. In fact, it might be harming…
For the majority of us, the promise of consistent profits and long-term financial progress motivates us to invest in mutual funds. One of the least discussed cons, however, is a seemingly simple investment option that may just be shaving off your profits unnoticed: mutual fund fees. In India, where mutual funds are often hailed as…
Q. I am a Senior Creative Director working with a marketing agency in Bengaluru. I have been investing in large-cap index mutual funds for the past 4 years. I plan to diversify my portfolio and invest in other categories. Many of my acquaintances have suggested that I invest in quant funds. However, I am not…
