Your debt funds fell. What now?
July 17, 2013Let’s jump to the brass tacks. Your debt funds took a knock on Tuesday July 16. And it has everything to do with the RBI’s unexpected moves to curb the…Continue Reading
Should you invest in gilt funds?
May 3, 2013Another repo rate cut of 25 basis points by the RBI on Friday and you begin to wonder if the rate cuts can give you a cool ride in gilt…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Strategies: Three uses for liquid funds this time of the year
March 5, 2013Closer to March, your budget may have to accommodate a few one-off expenses. If you have not already thought of those, here are a few: One, you would be required…Continue Reading
Good funds alright but are they right for you?
February 27, 2013Some of you may be doing your own groundwork on what fund to choose for your portfolio. You may end up with at least half a dozen good funds but…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India Taxshield
December 19, 2012A tax plan for the cautious investor If you have limited risk appetite and are looking for tax-saving equity options, thenFranklin India Taxshield is a good scheme to invest in the…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: IDFC SSI Medium Term Plan A
December 12, 2012In recent months, gilt funds have kindled the interest of investors looking to participate in a possible rally in the debt market, when interest rates fall. But the illiquid nature…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: ICICI Pru Discovery
December 5, 2012Unravelling Value If you are looking for mid and small-cap exposure but with a focus on value, then ICICI Pru Discovery is a good choice. ICICI Pru Discovery may not be a new-fangled investment…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: Religare Tax Plan: Invest
November 28, 2012Well-placed to gain from a recovery If you are looking to avail tax deductions and are willing to hold some mid-cap stocks in your portfolio, then Religare Tax Plan will fit your…Continue Reading
Liquid Funds: Invest
November 14, 2012Ideal Parking Grounds for your Surplus Do you have surplus money in hand but don’t wish to lock them in fixed deposits? Then, instead of holding huge sums in your…Continue Reading
Templeton India Equity Income: Invest
November 7, 2012A value fund with an international flavour Emerging markets, including India, do not offer too many ‘value’ or less expensive stocks, given their growth focus. If you wish to hold…Continue Reading