Investing in the financial market can be daunting, with its inherent volatility and uncertainty. Many investors are unsure how to navigate the market’s ups and downs and make sound investment decisions. The temptation to time the market, that is, to buy or sell investments based on short-term market fluctuations, can be powerful. However, timing the […]

When investing in an Indian mutual fund, you combine your funds with other investors to purchase a diverse portfolio of securities that a mutual fund company manages. As with any service-based business, mutual fund companies charge fees for managing the portfolio, including fund management fees, registrar fees, agent commissions, and marketing expenses. These charges are […]

The Union Budget 2023 brought some significant changes to the taxation of investments in Debt Mutual Funds (DMFs) in India. Earlier for Debt MFs held for over 3 years, investors were liable to be taxed at 20% with indexation benefits. Starting from 1-Apr-2023, incremental investments made in Debt Mutual Funds with less than 35% domestic […]