The systematic investment plans, better known as SIP, have dropped marginally by 0.28% sequentially to Rs 25,926 crore in March, according to data shared by AMFI. Investors bought SIPs worth Rs 25,999 crore in February 2025. AMFI stands for Association of Mutual Funds in India. It is an Indian trade association for all the asset
T V Mohandas Pai, former CFO and board member at Infosys, has once again slammed tax authorities and the central as well as state governments for “oppressing” taxpayers and hounding them with “tax terrorism”. Tax terrorism refers to a situation when the process of tax collection becomes so complex and harsh that ordinary citizens get
For the second time in a row, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has announced a cut of 25 basis points, i.e. 0.25%, in the repo rate, the interest rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks. This decision was taken after a three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee
Retirement planning and securing a regular income during the later stages of life are crucial. While many investors are familiar with Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), fewer take advantage of another effective strategy — the Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP). Offered by mutual funds, an SWP allows investors to withdraw a fixed amount at regular intervals. This
Now you do not need to go to the bank or center to invest in mutual funds. India Post has launched a new facility in collaboration with Nippon India Mutual Fund, in which KYC (Know Your Customer) verification will be done at your doorstep. This is a big relief especially for those who are elderly
According to SEBI, Sectoral/Thematic Funds are open-ended equity mutual funds that invest a minimum of 80% of their assets in a particular sector or theme. Each scheme must clearly specify the sector/theme it will focus on for investments. These schemes also have the flexibility to invest across the market cap range, viz., large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap
In the last one week, there has been a sharp decline in the international mutual funds triggered by sharp sell-offs in equities globally after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on some major economies, including China, the EU and India. In response, Europe and China also announced higher tariffs on the US, further escalating
Real estate major Tribeca Developers, the world’s largest developer of Trump-branded projects, has established Trilive, India’s first rental housing development platform, and has launched its inaugural project in Andheri, Mumbai. Partnering with Housr, the nation’s leading luxury co-living operator, Trilive aims to cater to the housing needs of millennials across India’s top cities. For its
The last date for Income Tax Return (ITR filing AY 2025-26) is now just 4 days away. This deadline will end on September 15, 2025. In such a situation, crores of taxpayers would like to see another extension in the return filing deadline. The finance ministry extended the deadline for taxpayers in May this year
JSW Group companies have been in focus. While JSW Energy boosted its renewable push with capacity addition, JSW Infra has made a brownfield rail siding acquisition. Both companies are betting on big expansion. Here are all the details- JSW Energy commissions 317 MW RE Capacity JSW Energy, a JSW Group company, announced that it has
The Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) plans to end weekly expiry hit stocks of brokerage firms, clearing houses and the only listed stock exchange – BSE – on Thursday. The stock price of BSE and Angel one were down l 4.5% and 4.9%, respectively. Nuvama Wealth’s stock price closed 3.4% lower. Share prices
After an exceptional July, when inflows into equity funds soared to Rs 42,702 crore – the highest this calendar year – in August, flows were more subdued at Rs 33,430 crore – a drop of 22%, according to data from Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). Retail investors continued to tap the equity market
UltraTech Cement is stepping up its play in southern India, with the region emerging as a critical growth engine for the country’s largest cement maker. According to analysts, the company has increased the south’s share of its total grey cement capacity to about 27%, compared with 16% in FY23, while its share of the industry’s