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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...

Bank of India Mutual Fund has launched a new fund offer (NFO), Bank of India Consumption Fund. This is a thematic fund which will invest in stocks related to the "India consumption theme". Consumption is one of the most important mega-trend in the India Growth Story as India is largely a domestic...

The market has been very volatile since the end of September or early October 2024. Nifty is down almost 2,000 points from its all time high. Nifty had even breached the key support level of 24,000 but the market has bounced back from bottom. US market has rallied after the US Presidential elections. Positive global cues...