Gifting mutual fund units to a family member is legally allowed under income-tax rules, but for years, the process was complicated in practice. Investors often had to redeem their holdings and repurchase them in the recipient’s name, which triggered capital gains tax and sometimes exit loads. The framework laid down by the Securities and Exchange…
Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund Performance No stock data available Highlights Rs 2000 monthly SIP grew to over Rs 3.37 crore since launch with 19.27 per cent annualised return. Rs 1 lakh lump sum investment turned into over Rs 1.7 crore in 31 years. Fund manages Rs 19,528 crore AUM with diversified exposure across market…
Mutual Fund SIP: Starting early can make a huge difference in wealth creation. Today, we explore how young investors are planning for long-term financial goals, balancing jobs, studies, and investments. Here’s an expert recommendation session by Vishwajeet Parashar, a mutual fund expert who spoke exclusively to ET Now Swadesh, where he answered queries from real…
IT Mutual Funds under pressure 2026: Indian IT sector-focused mutual funds, which were traditionally considered the growth engines for the mutual fund industry’s equity portfolios, have shown one of the poorest performances among the broad categories of mutual funds, as per recent data and market analysis, according to an Economic Times report. The poor performance…
SEBI mutual fund overlap rules: 50% cap for thematic & sectoral schemes, what it means for investors EXPLAINED (Image: iStock/Canva/ET Now Digital) No stock data available According to a report by Elara Securities, a brokerage firm, 51 sectoral and thematic mutual fund schemes currently have more than 50 per cent overlap with another mutual fund…
According to the expert, one should not make a sudden change of strategy due to near-term volatility. The expert added that the stock market is naturally cyclical and short-term corrections or fluctuations are part of the investment journey. For long-term and, to some extent, medium-term goals, one should stick with consistency rather than making impulsive…
The New Fund Offer (NFO) for the scheme will open for subscription on March 5, 2026 and will close on March 18. The scheme will reopen for continuous sale and repurchase on March 25, 2026. Read Full Article Mirae Asset Silver ETF FOF NFO minimum investment The minimum investment during the NFO period will be…
SEBI’s Mutual Fund Reforms 2026 EXPLAINED: 8 new changes every investor should know (Image: Shutterstock) SEBI’s Mutual Fund Reforms 2026: On 26th February 2026, India’s market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), announced a major circular to recategorise and rationalise all schemes in India’s mutual fund industry. According to SEBI’s new rules, equity…
SBI Mutual Fund Top 5 Schemes: When it comes to investing in mutual funds, everyone expects good returns over time. As there are numerous options available in the market, it becomes really hard to choose the right one for your hard-earned money. Investors can get information about the funds by considering factors like ratings, expense…
However, understanding the risks involved when starting to invest at this age is crucial. In a special episode of ET Now Swadesh, expert Pankaj Mathpal advised new investors to start with balanced investment options like hybrid funds, multi-asset funds, or index funds, rather than jumping straight into high-risk options, so that both returns and risk…
