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FundsIndia Recommendations

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FundsIndia Recommends: DSP BlackRock Income Opportunities

Bhavana Acharya

At a time when rates have dropped and are expected to drop further, investing in an income fund may seem incongruent. But it is a good move for many reasons.…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: SBI Magnum Equity

Vidya Bala

A new addition to our ‘Select Funds’ list this quarter is SBI Magnum Equity. While SBI Bluechip, a top-notch fund from the same fund house also figures in our list,…Continue Reading

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Changes to FundsIndia’s Select Funds list

Mutual Fund Research Desk

FundsIndia’s Select Funds is a list of funds that you can invest in today. Spread across categories, this list helps you narrow down your investment choices from the hundreds of…Continue Reading

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2016 – a tough year for funds and Select Funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

If 2015 was a frustrating year for equities, 2016 was yet another. Key equity indices – Nifty or the BSE 100 have remained flat over the past 2 years. On…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: DSP BlackRock Taxsaver

Vidya Bala

This tax-saving season, your options may seem compressed if you look at the returns from your traditional tax-saving products. With EPF, 5-year tax-saving FD, NSC and PPF all seeing a…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: UTI Income Opportunities

Vidya Bala

At a time when duration is the preferred strategy in the debt fund market, we recommend that investors supplement it with some accrual funds as well (for those wanting to…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Kotak Select Focus

Bhavana Acharya

A fund with an enviable track record, Kotak Select Focus is a good bet for moderate-risk investors. Since its inception in September 2009, the fund has shown its mettle in…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Ratings – Criteria and Methodology

Vidya Bala

The universe of mutual funds in India is large and often leaves investors confused on what funds to go with. Understanding the fund strategy, their positioning, their risk profile, and…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India Taxshield

Bhavana Acharya

It’s around this time that most of us begin to think about tax planning. Among the options allowed under Section 80C deductions, Franklin India Taxshield is a good one. An…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: ICICI Prudential Balanced Fund

Bhavana Acharya

A balanced fund that has been around for nearly two decades now, ICICI Prudential Balanced is a good fund for beginners or investors who want equity exposure with low downside…Continue Reading