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Mutual Fund Expense Ratios: More Than Just a Number

Financial expert Pooja Bhinde advises investors that while mutual fund expense ratios are important, they are not the only factor to consider for investment decisions.

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Assam Flood Relief: 6-Month Loan Moratorium Announced

Assam CM announces a 6-month loan moratorium and relief package for flood-affected families, including farmers, SHGs, and those in fisheries.

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RBI Deposit Rules: Uniform Retail Rates & Flexible Bulk Pricing

RBI introduces new deposit rules effective Oct 1, 2026. Mandates uniform interest rates for retail deposits and flexible pricing for bulk deposits. Learn what it means for investors.

Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset FOF Delivers 10.67% Annual Return

Baroda BNP Paribas FOF Hits 10.67% Annual Return

Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset FOF celebrates its first year with a 10.67% annual return, outperforming its benchmark. Learn about its performance and strategy.

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India Stock Market Risk: Surging Margin Debt Concerns

India’s stock market faces systemic risk as retail investors pile into margin debt for stock purchases, mirroring past issues in South Korea. Explore the implications.

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Specialised Investment Funds in India: 5 Key Factors for HNIs

Explore Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) for Indian HNIs. Understand 5 critical factors, fund manager roles, and investment flexibility before you invest.

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SEBI’s New Mutual Fund PMS: ₹25 Lakh Minimum Investment

SEBI proposes a new mutual fund-only PMS with a ₹25 lakh minimum investment, focusing on direct plans and reduced fees for investors.

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Motilal Oswal Nifty Oil & Gas ETF Data Missing

Motilal Oswal Nifty Oil & Gas ETF scheme data is currently unavailable. Explore comparative metrics for other ETFs and mutual funds in the market.

India's Retail Credit Penetration Hits 74% Amid Unsecured Loan Surge

India Retail Credit Hits 74%: Unsecured Loans Drive Growth

India’s retail credit access reaches 74% by March 2026, fueled by a surge in small-ticket unsecured consumer loans and a growing credit-eligible population.

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Maruti Invicto Luxury Makeover: 7-Seater Lounge for ₹10 Lakh

Lusso Designs transforms the Maruti Invicto into a 7-seater luxury lounge with Nappa leather, recliners, and a 32-inch TV for ₹10 lakh. Experience ultimate comfort.

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SEBI’s GARUDA Framework: Faster AIF Launches in 10 Days

SEBI’s new GARUDA framework drastically cuts Alternative Investment Fund launch times to just 10 working days post-filing, boosting market efficiency.

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Kotak Securities: Great Place to Work® for 2nd Year

Kotak Securities Ltd. achieves Great Place to Work® certification for the second consecutive year and ranks among India’s Best Workplaces™ in Investments 2026.

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WhiteOak Capital Dividend Yield Fund: ET Analysis

Economic Times offers a deep dive into WhiteOak Capital Dividend Yield Fund. Compare performance, SIP returns, and quant measures against peers like LIC MF, HDFC, Tata, SBI.

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Persistent Systems Investor Roadshow Aug 4-5 Under SEBI Rules

Persistent Systems announces a non-deal roadshow Aug 4-5, 2026, for institutional investors, adhering strictly to SEBI regulations for transparent communication.

Indian Professionals Face Financial Vulnerability: 69% Lack Emergency Savings

Indian Professionals Financially Vulnerable: 69% Lack Savings

Shocking Finsafe survey: 69% of Indian professionals lack emergency savings & insurance, risking financial vulnerability despite market investments.

Zepto IPO Deferred Amidst Stark Public-Private Valuation Disparity

Zepto IPO Delayed: Valuation Gap Between Private & Public Markets

Zepto postpones IPO due to a significant valuation gap, with mutual funds valuing the quick commerce firm much lower than its private funding round.

B-30 Mutual Fund Assets Rise 5.2% in H1 2026 Amid Volatility

B-30 Mutual Fund Assets Surge 5.2% in H1 2026

Mutual fund assets in India’s B-30 cities grew 5.2% to ₹14.47 trillion in H1 2026, outpacing T-30 cities despite market volatility. Discover the driving factors.

India Readies Common Digital KYC for Banks and Insurers by August 2026

India’s Digital KYC 2.0: Banks & Insurers by August 2026

India launches Central KYC 2.0 by August 2026 for banks and insurers, streamlining identity verification, reducing paperwork, and enhancing financial inclusion.

Tata India Consumer Fund Leads 6-Month Returns with 12.6% Gain

Tata India Consumer Fund Tops 6-Month Returns with 12.6% Gain

Discover how the Tata India Consumer Fund achieved a leading 12.6% return in six months, outperforming peers in the Indian consumption sector.

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Motilal Oswal Contra Fund NAV Drops: Performance & Peer Analysis

Motilal Oswal Contra Fund NAV dips 0.18% to 10.4297 on July 29, 2026. Explore its Rs. 315.79 Cr AUM, equity focus, and peer comparison.

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Top SIP Funds Beat 20% Annual Returns: 5-Year Growth

Explore top SIP mutual funds delivering over 20% annual returns in 5 years. See how ₹6 lakh grew to over ₹10 lakh. Essential for your financial planning.

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SBI Nifty Midcap 150 Momentum 50 ETF FoF: Missing Data?

SBI Nifty Midcap 150 Momentum 50 ETF FoF page lacks scheme-specific data, offering only comparative insights. Learn what data is missing and what’s available for peer funds.

Amazon (AMZN) Shares Dip 1.82% Amid Shifting Investor Interest

Amazon (AMZN) Stock Dips Amidst Shifting Indian Investor Interest

Amazon (AMZN) shares fell 1.82% to $226.65 on July 30, 2026, as Indian investor interest and search interest for the stock significantly declined.

Invesco India Financial Services Fund Delivers 17.1% CAGR

Invesco India Financial Services Fund: 17.1% CAGR Performance

Invesco India Financial Services Fund achieves a stellar 17.1% CAGR over 3 years, outperforming benchmarks and peers. Explore its performance.

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Indian Multi-Cap Funds See ₹18K Cr Inflows Amidst Mixed Returns

Indian multi-cap mutual funds attracted ₹18,077 crore in H1 2026 inflows, but performance varied widely, highlighting the need for careful selection.

Arbitrage Funds Lead Hybrid Pack with 3.35% YTD Return in 2026

Arbitrage Funds Lead Hybrid Pack: 3.35% YTD Return in 2026

Arbitrage funds lead hybrid mutual funds in 2026 with a 3.35% YTD return, outperforming other categories amidst market volatility. Learn their strategy.

The Real Cost of College in India: Tuition's Growing Burden

India’s College Costs Soar: The Real Price of Tuition

Discover the escalating cost of college in India, where private tuition is straining family budgets amid intense competition for limited seats.

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Indian Investors: US Estate Tax & the $60K Rule

Indian investors in US stocks face a $60,000 US Estate Tax threshold. Learn how this 40% tax impacts your assets and financial planning.

Mutual Funds Significantly Increase Smallcap Holdings in Q2 2026

Mutual Funds Boost Smallcap Stakes in Q2 2026

Domestic mutual funds significantly raised their smallcap holdings in Q2 2026, fueled by steady SIP inflows, acting as market anchors amid foreign outflows.

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Global Investing: India’s Next Wealth Creation Frontier

Indian investors are increasingly exploring global markets for diversified wealth creation and risk mitigation, tapping into opportunities beyond domestic limitations.

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