Investing

Mutual funds are like playlists for your cash: mix equity and debt to vibe with your goals. Whether you’re saving for a vacation, a car, or just flexing financial independence, here’s how to start smart.

How to get your money game right

Build a financial plan that actually works- set clear goals, understand your risk, budget smartly and invest wisely.

SEBI lowers mutual fund expense ratios: What it means for your investments

SEBI trims mutual fund costs. Here’s how the change affects investor savings.

Does 15×15×15 SIP rule really help you reach Rs 1 crore?

Investing Rs 5,000 monthly for 15 years at 15% returns sounds simple but reality is complex. Lower returns, inflation and risk can derail your goals. Be optimistic but not without being realistic

2026 Investment Outlook: Diversification and innovation key to success

Experts at the Moneycontrol Dezerv Wealth Summit advise investors to overcome biases, diversify portfolios, and innovate strategies for 2026. Key takeaways include focusing on core exposures, leveraging digital platforms, and catering to youth-centric risks.

Moneycontrol Dezerv Wealth Summit: Sandip Tandon on why long–short equity needs a mindset shift in India

Accepting that losses can occur on short positions, while managing overall portfolio risk, is a learning curve the industry is now experiencing for the first time, Tandon says.

Idle money, lost opportunities: Why a fat savings account is not a always a good idea

Surplus cash in savings accounts, where rate of interest is around 4%, is a lost opportunity. Invest excess money in fixed deposits, liquid funds or equity funds for better returns

DIY Guide: How to open a demat account, your ticket to markets

You need a demat account to buy and sell stocks. Here's how to open one in minutes.

DIY Guide: How to create a stock SIP through your demat account

Buying stocks without having to time the market is a great way to build wealth over the long term. The good news is you can do it with your online brokerage.

Equity mutual fund inflows rise 21% MoM to Rs 29,911 crore in Nov: AMFI data

The momentum returned after several months of softening inflows, supported by broad-based investor participation across categories.

Step-Up SIPs: The game-changer for building Rs 10 crore corpus

Step-Up SIPs offer a powerful way to build wealth by increasing investments annually, leveraging compounding, and beating inflation. Ideal for rising earners, it creates a larger corpus than traditional SIPs.

Rs 80 lakh in FDs: Is it enough to retire in five years?

Retiring at 55 with Rs 80 lakh in FDs is challenging because of a Rs 1.03 crore deficit. Diversify investments, adopt a 3-4% withdrawal rate and build contingency funds for a secure retirement, say experts

Rupee hurtling towards 90, here's how to guard your portfolio against currency turmoil

The rupee sank to a new low of 89.92 against the dollar on December 2. Experts recommend diversifying portfolios with global equities, gold and export-oriented sectors to hedge against further depreciation

RBI MPC: Will rate cut push 10-year G-Sec yields below 6.4% and charge up your bond portfolio?

The week's RBI's may bring further easing, with inflation at a 13-year low and growth holding firm, potentially pushing the 10-year G-Sec yield below 6.4% and benefiting bondholders

Rs 10,000 SIP or Rs 1.2 lakh lump sum yearly: Which strategy is better for wealth creation?

Lumpsum investments yield higher returns with steady market climbs, while SIPs excel in volatile markets, reducing timing risks and fostering discipline.

Tijori raises $5 million from Zerodha, to expand into enterprise segment

The company aims to have 70% of future products as enterprise-grade offerings because of the high cost of advanced AI queries

Riding the interest rate wave with debt long short funds

Debt long short funds allow fund managers to short bonds, optimising risk-return balance. With flexibility to invest in bonds of any duration and credit rating, they can generate healthy risk-adjusted returns, ideal for long-term investors

From savings to investments: Securing your child's tomorrow

Guide your children towards financial freedom with bank savings accounts, mutual fund investments, and schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and NPS Vatsalya, fostering responsible money habits and wealth creation.

Infosys buyback opens today: 8 smart checks before you tender shares; eligibility, tax rules and more

Tendering shares in a buyback is tax-efficient if your total taxable income (including the dividend from the buyback) does not exceed the threshold of Rs 12 lakh for the Section 87A rebate under the new tax regime.

You can now not just drink your whiskey, but invest in it too

With UK-based Marrowbone Lane Irish Whiskey offering investments to Indian investors, whiskey is no longer just a drink but a global asset too.

Gold price dips slightly. Is now the perfect time to buy?

For investors, the strategy should be to book profits on sharp rises and accumulate on dips, as the long-term outlook for bullion remains bullish, says MOFSL’s precious metal analyst.

Sectoral and thematic funds: Are they worth it for retail investors?

For a retail investor, deciding to enter a sectoral fund requires caution, especially after a rally

SIFs Explained: The best of mutual funds & PMS/AIF

SEBI's Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) offer sophisticated investment strategies, bridging mutual funds and AIFs/PMS, with flexibility in equity, debt, and hybrid asset classes, targeting HNIs and affluent investors.

Silver price today, Nov 13: MCX rate rises to Rs 1.63 lakh/kg; check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai

Silver rates vary across states and cities. The white metal continues to maintain its safe-haven appeal due to its multipurpose role and usages across households, investments, and industries.

Job Switch or Move Abroad? Your NPS account rides with you

The National Pension System (NPS) is a portable and flexible retirement tool that remains intact despite job switches or overseas relocation, allowing you to continue contributions and grow your retirement fund.