A few days after National Stock Exchange’s managing director (MD) and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan’s deep fake video wherein he is seen recommending stock went viral, BSE’s MD and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy’s video is also doing rounds on the social media. Mr Ramamurthy has clarified that he does not initiate or endorse any such communication via social … Read more
The fiscal 2023-24 was undoubtedly a good year for stock markets in general, thus delivering an impressive return of 30 percent to the benchmark index of Nifty50. No wonder then the stocks and mutual funds drew investors galore. It will, therefore, not come as a surprise that a total of 185 new fund offers, or … Read more
The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are set to kick off on April 19 and will continue for the next 44 days before concluding on June 1. This once-in-half-a-decade political event is significant for most Indians since it touches their lives in more ways than one, particularly their savings and investments. There is no denying … Read more
As millennials, it’s commonplace for us to prioritise our personal financial aspirations. However, amidst our pursuits, we must recognize the financial security of our younger siblings, who may still need to gain the maturity or resources to secure their own financial futures. Rather than solely indulging in fleeting pleasures like gadgets or social outings, we … Read more
In an era marked by increasing cybercrime, safeguarding demat accounts has become paramount, and several security measures, including the Unique Client Code (UCC), have been implemented to enhance protection. The UCC acts as a crucial identifier, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of client information. The Unique Client Code serves as a vital identification number assigned … Read more
Should we invest now? Or should we wait for the market correction? Can we make target returns in such a high market? Should we buy more to lower the average price? Can we invest in such a volatile market and earn reasonable returns? These, and other related questions, often delay the investment decisions of people. … Read more
Bajaj Finance raised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates recently. The NBFC offers interest rate in the range of 7.4 percent to 8.10 percent. When tenure is between 12-14 months, the annual interest is 7.40 percent. Bajaj Finance FDs are rated AAA/Stable financial instruments by Crisil. And when FD tenure is between 15-23 months, the … Read more
What is Portfolio Diversification? Portfolio diversification is a crucial concept in finance, epitomised by the adage “Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket.” This principle underscores the importance of spreading investments across various asset classes to mitigate risk. By diversifying across equities, commodities, currencies, and bonds, investors can shield themselves from unforeseen market movements, … Read more
The mutual fund (MF) industry’s net assets under management (AUM) declined by 2 per cent to ₹53,40,194 crore at the end of March 2024, as against ₹54.54 lakh crore as on February 29 this year, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reveals. The number of new SIPs registered in March … Read more
Indian investors love fixed income, and equity. Bonds, however, have not made the cut yet. The discomfort to invest in bonds is further accentuated due to lack of information and illiquidity. Having twin regulators at the helm— with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) supervising government bonds and market regulator Sebi overseeing corporate bonds—has not … Read more