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Point-to-Point vs Rolling Returns for Mutual Funds: Full Breakdown

BUSINESS

Point-to-Point vs Rolling Returns for Mutual Funds: Full Breakdown

Point-to-point returns or rolling returns — which one should you trust while choosing a mutual fund? Most investors compare mutual funds using 1-year or 3-year returns—but that can be misleading! In this episode of MC Explains, brought to you by Moneycontrol.com and Invesco Mutual Fund, we break down the essential difference between these two return metrics and how they impact your fund-selection decisions. Mutual fund NAVs change every day, and depending on the date you pick, point-to-point returns can vary drastically.

Government committed to extend all assistance: Bhupender Yadav welcomes SC order on Aravallis

INDIA

Government committed to extend all assistance: Bhupender Yadav welcomes SC order on Aravallis

The apex court had accepted the recommendations of a committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges to protect the world's oldest mountain system.

What's next for Kuldeep Sengar after Supreme Court setback in Unnao rape case

INDIA

What's next for Kuldeep Sengar after Supreme Court setback in Unnao rape case

Acknowledging its responsibility to the survivor, the court issued notice to Sengar on a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The former BJP leader was given four weeks to respond.

From Hesitant Heir to Undisputed Leader: Sanjiv Bajaj's Leadership Story

BUSINESS

From Hesitant Heir to Undisputed Leader: Sanjiv Bajaj's Leadership Story

Sanjiv Bajaj Explains to @latha_venkatesh his passion for entrepreneurship, how he keeps his team in their toes and India's strengths and challenges as the economy hits inflection point. An exclusive chat for Moneycontrol's Latha & The Leaders

DAC clears proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore for Army, Navy and Air Force

BUSINESS

DAC clears proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore for Army, Navy and Air Force

Defence acquisition council has cleared proposals to buy radars, radios, automatic take-off landing recording systems and other equipment for its armed forces

L&T bags order for Hyderabad Greenfield Radial Road project

BUSINESS

L&T bags order for Hyderabad Greenfield Radial Road project

The Hyderabad Greenfield Radial Road phase-2 holds strategic importance as the first radial connector linking Hyderabad's outer ring road to the proposed 340-km regional ring road , enhancing regional connectivity.

Pawars unite for Pune civic polls after Pimpri-Chinchwad: 'Sharad Pawar not involved in decision-making'

POLITICS

Pawars unite for Pune civic polls after Pimpri-Chinchwad: 'Sharad Pawar not involved in decision-making'

Rohit Pawar says both parties will contest on their respective symbols. According to him, this decision has been taken only for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, and that too after listening to the local workers and with their consent.

Nifty Fails To Defend 26,000 Amid Sluggish Start To Final Week Of 2025| Closing Bell Live

BUSINESS

Nifty Fails To Defend 26,000 Amid Sluggish Start To Final Week Of 2025| Closing Bell Live

Nifty failed to defend the 26,000 mark amid profit-taking, while midcaps moved lower as market breadth favoured losers. IT and financial stocks came under selling pressure, and metals took a U-turn after solid gains. The Nifty Metal index also snapped its six-day winning streak. #sensexdailyanalysis #nifty #stockmarketlive #closingbell #businessnews #markets #stocks #bse #nse

Classrooms to canines: Delhi deploys teachers for stray dog census

INDIA

Classrooms to canines: Delhi deploys teachers for stray dog census

Teachers' associations have opposed the move, questioning why departments responsible for animal welfare are not handling the issue.

Amit Shah targets 'Rahul baba': ‘If you oppose what people like, how will you get votes?’

INDIA

Amit Shah targets 'Rahul baba': ‘If you oppose what people like, how will you get votes?’

Shah quipped that it was beyond his capacity to make "Rahul baba" understand this “simple logic” because even Congress leaders had failed to make him understand it.

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP leadership over Tripura student's murder in Dehradun: 'Horrific hate crime'

INDIA

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP leadership over Tripura student's murder in Dehradun: 'Horrific hate crime'

On December 26, Chakma succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment. He was attacked on December 9 by six men.

Solarworld Energy shares rise 10% on bagging Rs 725 crore order from NTPC Renewable Energy

BUSINESS

Solarworld Energy shares rise 10% on bagging Rs 725 crore order from NTPC Renewable Energy

Buying interest emerged after the company said it had received an order worth Rs 725 crore from NTPC Renewable Energy for the development of a 250 MW solar project.

Rs4 lakh crore IPO wave ahead in 2026, says Pantomath

BUSINESS

Rs4 lakh crore IPO wave ahead in 2026, says Pantomath

India’s primary markets are on the cusp of a major milestone, with nearly Rs4 lakh crore in capital formation expected through IPOs in 2026

Varanasi: Viral video shows Japanese tourists harassed at Dashashwamedh Ghat

INDIA

Varanasi: Viral video shows Japanese tourists harassed at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Despite repeatedly apologising with folded hands, the tourists were allegedly humiliated in public. It has also been claimed that objections were raised to some tourists wearing Santa Claus caps at the ghat, with locals citing the sanctity of the river.

SC stays its Nov 20 order on Aravalli's '100-metre' definition; expert panel to examine issue

INDIA

SC stays its Nov 20 order on Aravalli's '100-metre' definition; expert panel to examine issue

The court has also issued notice to the Centre and the four Aravalli states - Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Haryana, seeking their response to its suo motu case on the issue.

Vikran Engineering shares extend rise to 3rd straight day as firm wins large orders in Solar EPC space

BUSINESS

Vikran Engineering shares extend rise to 3rd straight day as firm wins large orders in Solar EPC space

Vikran Engineering share has gained 14% since its market debut in September this year.

Congress' 2026 Kerala playbook: How party plans to use targeted ticket allocation and 'early start' to its advantage

INDIA

Congress' 2026 Kerala playbook: How party plans to use targeted ticket allocation and 'early start' to its advantage

The party’s core committee, reportedly, has decided to begin the process of identifying potential and probable candidates in January, following the two-day ‘Mission 2026’ meeting scheduled for January 4 and 5.

Founders of InMobi, NoBroker, Yulu and others commit Rs 100 crore to IIT Kanpur

BUSINESS

Founders of InMobi, NoBroker, Yulu and others commit Rs 100 crore to IIT Kanpur

The fresh commitment of Rs 100 crore is the highest-ever by any batch at IIT Kanpur, the institution informed on its social media. Of the total corpus, Rs 30 crore will come just from InMobi’s founder Tewari in his personal capacity.

‘I apologise if…’: Lalit Modi apologises after storm over ‘two biggest fugitives’ video with Vijay Mallya

INDIA

‘I apologise if…’: Lalit Modi apologises after storm over ‘two biggest fugitives’ video with Vijay Mallya

The apology followed a controversy involving Modi and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. The two were seen together last week in a video shared on social media that quickly sparked criticism.

IITian CEO says his AI startup is being extorted for $3 million with leaked data: 'Threatening to...'

TRENDS

IITian CEO says his AI startup is being extorted for $3 million with leaked data: 'Threatening to...'

Varun Vummadi said the timing of the attack follows heightened visibility after Giga’s $61 million Series A round announced in November 2025.

Akums Drugs shares at day's low as finance chief quits citing Delhi pollution

BUSINESS

Akums Drugs shares at day's low as finance chief quits citing Delhi pollution

Akums is a contract development and manufacturing organisation

Tripura student killed in Dehradun racial attack was assaulted with kada, knives; suffered right-side paralysis

INDIA

Tripura student killed in Dehradun racial attack was assaulted with kada, knives; suffered right-side paralysis

Anjel sustained serious injuries to his head, neck and back after he tried to step in to stop a racially-motivated attack on his brother, Michael.

Hindustan Copper sees profit booking, falls 10% from record high amid volatility in global metal prices

BUSINESS

Hindustan Copper sees profit booking, falls 10% from record high amid volatility in global metal prices

Monday’s rally was the sharpest single-day rise in the Hindustan Copper stock since April 2010, following a surge in copper prices to record levels on the London Metal Exchange.

Hikal shares fall over 2% after firm reveals discrepancies in revenue reporting

BUSINESS

Hikal shares fall over 2% after firm reveals discrepancies in revenue reporting

The company said on December 26 that discrepancies in its revenue reporting spanning the last three quarters were identified during an internal fact-finding review

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