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My dogma on gold was unwise: Srikanth Meenakshi on lessons from a humbling year

New Delhi, April 24 -- This past year has been humbling for Srikanth Meenakshi, the co-founder of PrimeInvestor and the man behind India's first online-only mutual fund platform launched in 2008. Desp... Read More


A loan insurance safeguards the family. But is it worth it?

New Delhi, April 22 -- When Raju went to his bank for a home loan, they offered him a loan insurance. The banker's pitch was simple: If something happens to you, the insurance company would take care ... Read More


Nippon Mutual Fund website has been down since a cyberattack on 9 April

New Delhi, April 17 -- The website of Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd, India's largest mutual fund by number of investors, has been down since a cyberattack hit the company's IT infrastructure ... Read More


Sachet-sized mutual funds can still be difficult for the house help as an investment option

New Delhi, April 15 -- In January, the market regulator introduced the concept of Rs.250-a-month mutual fund investments - akin to selling shampoo in sachets instead of bottles - in a bid to bring Ind... Read More


Inside Sebi's plan to verify investment performance claims

New Delhi, April 10 -- Unregulated influencers have long flaunted fake screenshots of their trading accounts to trap gullible investors. However, the market regulator found that even regulated players... Read More


Banks won't tell you this, but a better credit score could mean a cheaper loan

New Delhi, April 8 -- When Ram took his first home loan two years ago, he didn't have a credit history, so the bank offered him a 9% interest rate. Fast-forward to today-after two years of consistentl... Read More


Here's why you may want to open PPF accounts for your spouse, children and parents

New Delhi, April 3 -- If you want to get the maximum possible interest for the year in your Public Provident Fund (PPF) account, April is a crucial month. If you invest Rs.1.5 lakh in PPF from 1-5 Apr... Read More


Buy the world: Devina Mehra's advice for Indian investors

New Delhi, March 20 -- They say, 'Home is where the heart is'. When it comes to money, however, Devina Mehra, founder and chairperson of securities firm First Global, strongly feels that part of it sh... Read More


The state where Ponzi schemes thrive, but mutual funds barely exist

New Delhi, March 15 -- India's Mutual Funds Sahi Hai campaign was meant to revolutionize investing. But in Manipur, the country's least-penetrated mutual fund market, it barely registered. For Maibam... Read More


Mutual funds vs portfolio management services: What's right for you?

New Delhi, March 12 -- Different investment products cater to the distinct needs of various individuals. Mutual funds and portfolio management services (PMS) are examples of such products. While mutua... Read More