The power of financial planning: A journey of comeback from debt to savings

The power of financial planning: A journey of comeback from debt to savings

Is it possible to bounce back from the brink of bankruptcy to carve out a strong financial base for oneself? The answer to that question is yes, provided one has access to sound financial advice that can help one tide over losses and pick the right investments that will help build wealth over the long … Read more

Darjeeling-based WFH techie invests smart, wants to retire early

Darjeeling-based WFH techie invests smart, wants to retire early

A diversified investment portfolio consisting of equity and debt elements, some liquid funds for emergencies and some real estate exposure make young Harsh Mishra a real mascot for good financial planning for other GenZs like him. With a stable job and controlled monthly expenses, he has set a financial independence score for himself. The first … Read more

Personal Loan: 5 ways to fund your wedding; see details

Personal Loan: 5 ways to fund your wedding; see details

If you have a wedding scheduled in a few months, chances are that you have already accumulated enough money to organise the celebration for the big day. However, if the wedding is still some years away, then you are supposed to have a well-organised plan for saving funds for the same. Here, we share a number … Read more

Weekend Wrap: From Mphasis to Motilal Oswal, top market movers and news of week

Weekend Wrap: From Mphasis to Motilal Oswal, top market movers and news of week

Top News On October 15, SEBI announced a major change that benefits traders in India’s stock market. The regulator raised the position limits for trading members in index futures and options (F&O) contracts. These limits now stand at ₹7,500 crore or 15% of the market’s total open interest (OI), compared to the earlier limit of … Read more

Pharma, healthcare & banking sectors to do well for investors, says Rahul Singh of Tata Mutual Fund

Pharma, healthcare & banking sectors to do well for investors, says Rahul Singh of Tata Mutual Fund

Despite the high valuations of benchmark indices, there is no significant risk of a major correction soon, Rahul Singh, Chief Investment Officer (equities) of Tata Mutual Fund, says in an emailed interview with MintGenie. He also speaks about the sectors that are likely to do well in the near future. While sharing an investing advice … Read more

How to turn stock market losses into tax savings

How to turn stock market losses into tax savings

Stock market losses are never pleasant—whether through direct equities or mutual funds—but they offer a rare silver lining: the potential to reduce your tax liability through capital loss set-offs. Here’s how savvy investors can use this to their advantage. Set-off against gains Capital losses can be set off against capital gains, allowing investors to reduce … Read more

This IPO fund puts 80% of its corpus in recently listed companies. Should you invest in it?

This IPO fund puts 80% of its corpus in recently listed companies. Should you invest in it?

Imagine someone offers you VIP tickets to a concert for which others are struggling to gain entry (Coldplay, anyone?) That’s what the Edelweiss Recently Listed IPO Fund, India’s only IPO-focused fund, promises to do for retail investors who find it hard to get allotments in initial public offerings. It isn’t easy for the common investor … Read more

Sending money abroad? Here’s all you need to know about the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme

Sending money abroad? Here's all you need to know about the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme

Here’s everything you need to know about it. Investments LRS allows Indians to invest in listed foreign securities – both equity and debt. You can invest in mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), venture funds, and real estate (with some caveats). You can also invest in listed debt securities such as bonds, but not unlisted … Read more

Timing it right: What is the best day to start a SIP?

Timing it right: What is the best day to start a SIP?

Systematic Investment Plan, or SIP, is emerging as a popular investment method. It offers a means for disciplined investing, as you set aside a fixed sum of money every month for future savings. A SIP offers potential for long-term wealth creation, as you gain from the power of compounding and can get a diversified portfolio … Read more