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The market has been volatile for the last few months (see the chart below). The Nifty bounced back from 23,500 but has slipped below the psychologically important 24,000 level after the US Federal Reserve indicated fewer rate cuts in 2025. There are several headwinds for the Indian equities namely cut in FY...

The market has been volatile for the last two months. From 26,200 levels (record high) the Nifty 50 fell below the psychologically important 24,000 level. The Nifty bounced back from 23,500 levels and seemed to be consolidating in a relatively narrow range. However, volatility spiked up after the US Federal Reserve...

The market is now in a consolidation phase after going through a period of high volatility. The market is currently trading in a relatively narrow range. Though the correction has brought down valuations but there are concerns about corporate earnings outlook. The Reserve Bank of India has revised India’s GDP...

We are about to enter the final quarter of FY 2024-25. Investors in the old tax regime should ensure that they complete the tax planning for FY 25 well before the deadline of 31st March. In the old tax regime, tax payers can claim a deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakhs from their taxable income by investing in some...

Asset allocation refers to diversification of your investments across different asset classes e.g. equity, fixed income, commodities, international equities etc. The old proverb, “do not put all your eggs in one basket”, is one of the most important tenets of investing. Diversification can balance risk and returns for...

The year 2024 has been an eventful one that saw market climbing to record high and also deep corrections. Geopolitical tensions as well as the Lok Sabha and US Presidential Election, coupled with the anticipation surrounding the Fed rate cuts fuelled the volatility in the markets. The Nifty slipped below the psychologically...

The market has bottomed out in November and is in a consolidation phase now. The sharp correction has brought down valuations but concerns remain due to corporate earnings outlook. The Reserve Bank of India has revised India’s GDP growth outlook for fiscal year 2025 down to 6.6% (source: RBI MPC 6^th December 2024)...

Since time immemorial, investors have been drawn to the glitter of gold as an asset. Gold has long been regarded as a stable and dependable investment option that has weathered economic cycles. This precious metal is more than just an ornament or a cultural symbol. It serves as a safe haven during economic slowdown, a...

Bajaj Finserv MF has launched a new fund offer (NFO) Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Fund. This is a thematic fund which will invest in the pharma, healthcare and allied themes. Healthcare is a popular investment theme. Nifty Healthcare TRI has outperformed the broad market index Nifty 500 TRI over the last 5...

Retails investors have traditionally favoured diversified equity funds for their investment portfolios. As per AMFI October 2024 data, are 85% of active equity assets under management (AUM) are in funds which are diversified in nature (including market cap specific funds). However, interest in thematic / sectoral funds is...