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FundsIndia Recommends: HDFC Short Term Opportunities

Vidya Bala

FD-beating returns, low chance of temporary negative returns and low risk of default in papers held – these summarise the key characteristics of HDFC Short Term Opportunities (HDFC ST Opportunities)…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India Prima Plus

Bhavana Acharya

With a 1-year return of 18.7 per cent against the Nifty 500’s 23.9 per cent, Franklin India Prima Plus‘ recent performance may have cast some doubt on whether to invest or…Continue Reading

GST

FundsIndia Views: What to expect from GST – the ‘One India tax’

Vidya Bala

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be a reality in India from July 1. GST can be a gamechanger in the way India does business in the long term.…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities

Lakshmeenarasimhan S

HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities fund (HDFC Mid-Cap), a mid-cap fund with a consistent track record, has delivered 18 percent annualised returns since its inception in June 2007. Its launch as a…Continue Reading

3 pieces of investment ‘wisdom’ you need to avoid

Akash Kapur

India has a rich tradition of passing down teachings and wisdom through oral communication. While in older times, it was sages passing down knowledge to their pupils, this tradition has…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Views: More bank clean-up and what to expect

Vidya Bala

The government, last week, passed a new ordinance to change the Banking Regulations Act, towards empowering the RBI to deal with bad loans. Broadly, the change will mean that the…Continue Reading

Man sitting on a bench - relaxing - indicative of man who retired early and is enjoying his life

Cheat sheet: How to retire in 20 years (or less)

Akash Kapur

“I’m going to work till I’m forty and then travel the world.” Chances are you’ve caught yourself or your friend(s) voicing such thoughts at least once in the past few…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Strategies: How to make the best of the great Indian bank clean up

Vidya Bala

The stock markets hit record highs on global political cues and post a special report by Federal Reserve on the positive impact of GST on India’s GDP. But elsewhere, the…Continue Reading

The gentleman's game, cricket, is not just good for exercise and excitement - it also offers a lot of good tips that can help you become a better mutual fund investor

3 tips for winning at cricket and investing

Akash Kapur

We Indians are known to be passionate when it comes to cricket. From the celebratory fireworks every time our team wins a major tournament to the mass sadness and hysteria…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Reviews: ICICI Prudential Top 100

Bhavana Acharya

With a one-year return of 28.3 per cent, ICICI Prudential Top 100 is almost at the top of the chart for large-cap equity funds. It beats its benchmark Nifty 50…Continue Reading