DSP report warns strong mutual fund returns may not mean investor gains
A DSP Mutual Fund report shows that even a top-performing mutual fund can leave investors with much lower gains or losses if they enter and exit at the wrong time. The report…
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BSE warns of mutual fund delays during bank strike
BSE has advised investors to plan mutual fund transactions early ahead of a proposed three-day bank strike from 28 to 30 September 2026. The exchange said settlements and fund transfers could be…
Rs 1 crore corpus gives Rs 58,333 monthly for 28 years
A Rs 1 crore retirement corpus can provide a monthly income of up to Rs 58,333 for 28 years, according to calculations by the Economic Times. The figures assume a 6% annualised…
Mutual fund SIP can start with Rs 100, says expert
Young investors do not need a large amount to start investing in mutual funds, financial discipline matters more, said Pankaj Mathpal, founder and managing director of Optima Money Managers. In an interview…
SEBI approves PRIM route with Rs 25 lakh minimum investment
SEBI has approved the Portfolio Managers Regulations, 2026, introducing the Portfolio Managers Route for Investing in Mutual Fund units (PRIM). Under PRIM, portfolio managers can build customised portfolios using direct plans of…
Rs 10,000 SIP in mutual funds vs crypto: what changes in 5 years
A monthly investment of Rs 10,000 in a mutual fund SIP yielding an annualised return of 12% would grow to approximately Rs 8.17 lakh over five years, according to NDTV Profit's calculation.
CAGR, XIRR, IRR: How mutual fund investors should calculate returns
Mutual fund returns are expressed using terms such as CAGR, XIRR and IRR, each suited for different investment types. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) shows the average annual return over a specific…
Rs 25,000 SIP with 12% annual top-up can yield Rs 28 crore in 30 years
A systematic investment plan starting at Rs 25,000 per month with a 12% annual increase could grow to approximately Rs 28.10 crore over 30 years, assuming a 12% annual return, according to…
Combine regular and step-up SIP for long-term wealth growth
Investors can run both a regular Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and a Step-Up SIP simultaneously to create a hybrid wealth-building strategy. In a regular SIP, a fixed amount is invested each month,…
Gold, FD or mutual fund: what to gift this Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan gifts need not be clothes or cash: a financial investment can support a sister's long-term needs. The right choice depends on her age and goals. For sisters aged 10-15, equity…
