Bhavana Acharya
Bhavana Acharya was the Deputy Head of Mutual Fund Research at FundsIndia.
FundsIndia Recommends: Tax-saving Funds
October 28, 2015There are several investment avenues doubling up as tax-savers under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act’s capacious umbrella. And at Rs. 1,50,000, the Section 80C limit is no mean…Continue Reading
Are you saving enough?
October 16, 2015You know that for the long term, equity investments are the way to go. Having also read extensively on the benefits of disciplined monthly investments through the systematic investment plan…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Reviews: Religare Invesco Growth
October 14, 2015One fund that has quietly made a strong comeback in recent times is Religare Inveso Growth, a large-cap equity fund. Its one-year return of 13 per cent places it above…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Views: The Promise In Consumption
September 30, 2015A boost to consumption is one of the several positive outcomes of Tuesday’s sharp rate cut. It adds impetus to the nascent recovery in consumption, and growth will be quicker…Continue Reading
Is there a ‘good’ date for a SIP?
September 28, 2015Investing each month is a sure-fire way to make the most of market ups and downs in your equity funds. But given that there are 28 days on which you…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India Taxshield
September 17, 2015It’s quite not that time of the year when investors start actively looking to save taxes under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. But it’s best to start early…Continue Reading
Containing losses is important
September 10, 2015With market mood turning somber and a potential slide in the offing, it’s a good time to discuss how your fund manages bearish markets. How well a fund contains losses…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Reviews: Axis Mid Cap Fund
September 2, 2015Axis Mid Cap Fund has garnered an asset size of well over Rs. 1,200 crore in the four years it has been around. In this period, its returns of 26.7…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: BNP Paribas Equity Fund
August 26, 2015A one-year return of 12.6 per cent may pale in comparison to the large-cap chart toppers’ 15-17 per cent returns. But BNP Paribas Equity Fund is a steady long term…Continue Reading
Sit tight and don’t give in to market forces
August 25, 2015The huge sell-off and market volatility of late has shaken many of you. Here is putting things in perspective, and what you should do – or rather not – do.…Continue Reading
