Mutual Fund SIP Calculator: When evaluating the potential results of consistently investing a fixed amount of money each month in a Mutual Fund SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) over a ten-year period, it is common for novice investors to contemplate the returns they may achieve. Various online Mutual Fund SIP calculators, including those provided by fund
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 19th Installment: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan) is a crucial initiative aimed at providing financial support to small and marginal farmers in India. Farmers who are eligible receive Rs 6,000 annually which is directly transferred to their bank accounts. Following the release of the 18th installment
A Parliamentary Committee has highlighted the poor response to the government’s contributory pension scheme for unorganised workers — Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SMY). Banasree Purkayastha looks at the reasons behind it & how it can be made more popular Also ReadGet more interest money on EPF claim; interest will be paid up to
Crores of depositors who invested their hard-earned money with Sahara India are eagerly waiting for a refund, even after more than a year has passed since the launch of the CRCS-Sahara refund portal on July 18, 2023. This was done following a Supreme Court order to facilitate the repayment of money to Sahara depositors who
ELSS Mutual Funds: Today, investors have a wide range of options, including fixed deposits, debt instruments, equities, real estate, and more. While some investments, like bank fixed deposits, offer fixed returns in the range of 7% to 8%, these returns may not meet the expectations of all investors. On the other hand, options like equities
Credit card spending moderated in November 2024, followed by strong festive demand in October 2024, reporting a ~16.1% drop month on month (MoM) to ~Rs 1.7 tr. Spending through Point-of-Sale (PoS) transactions dropped by ~14% MoM whereas online spending declined by ~17.5% MoM. This was largely on expected lines, given the high base due to
In the past, gold investors didn’t have many options other than parking their fund in physical gold. However, over time, markets found new gold investment avenues and now investors have as many as five options – Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), Gold ETFs, Gold Funds, digital gold and physical gold. Let’s briefly understand the key
Life insurance serves not only as a safety net but also as a financial asset. For families with a single breadwinner, it can be invaluable. However, many people find it challenging to choose between term insurance and traditional life insurance. Understanding the difference between the two is key to making the right decision. Term insurance
US President Donald Trump on Sunday unveiled plans for a US Crypto Strategic Reserve, featuring three major cryptocurrencies—XRP (Ripple), SOL (Solana), and ADA (Cardano). The announcement sparked a market rally, with these digital assets surging between 10% and 35%. Crypto policy Trump’s move follows his January executive order directing the Presidential Working Group to establish
Samir Arora, founder and CIO of Helios Capital, has strongly criticised the Indian government’s decision to raise capital gains tax, particularly for foreign institutional investors (FIIs), calling it a “huge mistake.” Speaking at the Business Standard Manthan Summit 2025, Arora argued that this policy is damaging investor confidence and contributing to massive sell-offs in Indian
Products such as skin creams, floor cleaners and washing powders are finding a little more space in the shopping baskets these days as a combination of aggressive offers, innovative formats and new launches are pushing consumers to stock up these items. The food basket, in contrast, is seeing lower volume growth as inflation concerns prompt
After a period of turbulence and skepticism, roll-up commerce startups are making a steady comeback, thanks to the rapid expansion of quick commerce as a critical sales channel. These startups, which acquire and scale small but promising brands through improved operations, marketing, and technology, are now seeing renewed investor confidence and revenue growth, even as
India’s equity market is in a bright spot despite ongoing corrections, and this may well be an ‘opportunistic time’ to invest in stocks, Morgan Stanley India managing director Ridham Desai said on Sunday. Speaking at event, Desai said shifting consumption patterns, rising energy usage and increasing consumer borrowing will drive India’s growth in coming decades
