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Kotak MF has launched a new fund offer (NFO), Kotak Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund. Nifty Small Cap 250 Index comprises 251st to 500th companies by market capitalization listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE). Kotak Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is a passive scheme which will track the Nifty Small Cap 250 Index...

As we enter the final quarter of the year, you must ensure that you complete your tax planning so that you can fulfil your tax obligations for FY 2024-25 / AY 2025-26. Taxpayers, who have chosen the Old Tax Regime, must make their tax savings investments before 31st March 2024. Tax payers can claim...

The market has been volatile for the last few months. The Nifty bounced back from 23,500 but has again slipped below the psychologically important 24,000 level after the US Federal Reserve indicated fewer rate cuts in 2025. The correction has brought Nifty valuation below the long-term average PE (see chart below). However...

Retirement can be one of the most fulfilling stages of life when planned properly and in advance. The earlier you start saving for retirement, the easier it is to achieve your financial goals. Waiting too long can make it increasingly difficult to secure the future you envision. Retirement planning is complex...

Retirement is inevitable phase of life especially for salaried investors. After your retirement, you may not have any income from your profession but you will still have expenses that have to be met from your accumulated savings. Therefore in your working years, you need to save and accumulate a sufficiently large...

As we approach the end of CY 2024, the market is in consolidation phase after a sharp correction which saw the Nifty fall below the 24,000 level. With the major events behind us the market will look at global and domestic cues to make a decisive directional move. Though the sharp correction has...

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...