Sensex's rise from 20K to 40K: 5 lessons for equity mutual fund investors

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Sensex's rise from 20K to 40K: 5 lessons for equity mutual fund investors We look at some critical lessons that equity fund investors learnt during the journey of Sensex reaching 40K. SBI links home loan interest rates to repo rate: Will borrowers gain? SBI has decided to link its home loan interest rates to the repo rate. Here's what this means for borrowers. What are the five heads of income under Income Tax Act? Number of days of residency in India, holding of unlisted shares are new details to be filled in by the taxpayers. Downgrades in debt mutual funds: What investors using STPs should do Investors who had parked money in debt funds and were gradually investing it into equity schemes need to reassess the choice of their debt funds. Digital lenders battle liquidity crunch After the IL&FS implosion, small-ticket online lenders are facing a squeeze on debt financing. Nissan India is fast running out of fuel As new products flop and dealers down shutters, Nissan struggles to stay relevant in India. Infra giant L&T bets big on services With its hostile bid for Mindtree, L&T signals its ambitious plans in new-age technologies From our Partners As trade wars roil global markets, exporters are set for a difficult time: FIEO's Ajay Sahai "We are not a major player who commands 10% of the global trade. Therefore little downfall in trade will affect," he said. From our Partners Evolving dynamics of MSME lending industry – A perspective from MSME Pulse by Vipul Mahajan Gain insights on where are new-to-credit MSMEs are coming from and who is lending to them. 5 stocks that outperformed in a slowing economy Companies that manage their costs during economic downturns can be rewarding bets in the long term. Leasing a car vs buying vs subscription: Here's a comparison Leasing could be a convenient way to own a car. Find out if it works for you. Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth 3.62 9.44 9.87 16.48 Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund Direct- Growth 3.14 6.72 9.54 16.33 JM Core 11 Direct Plan-Growth 1.12 6.80 4.97 15.92 Reliance Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth 2.15 6.09 8.82 15.54 Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund Regular- Growth 3.04 6.13 8.43 15.36 FeaturedDHFL Pramerica Hybrid Debt Fund Direct Plan-Growth ★★★★★ 1.00 5.12 9.03 8.99 Start SIP Successful equity investing requires you to know both the story and the numbers Data is data and stories are stories. However, there can be no understanding of investment opportunities without looking at both sides. Why you should buy life insurance like the way you would buy gold When purchasing gold, buyers are mindful of various factors. Similarly, to get a good return in exchange for money, one should adopt a similar approach to purchasing life cover.

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Until India's lending system is fixed defaults like IL&FS will continue: View Default is not a predictable event, factors that lead a borrower to default are too many to prevent. The government and regulators need to act fast and not wait for the next default. A retirement mutual fund scheme that rejigs debt and equity allocation with age The new fund from Edelweiss adjusts equity and debt components to reduce risk with age. Why home equity loan is better than using PF money to meet lump sum need To meet a lump sum need comfortably one should explore options that do not jeopardise key goals like retirement. Realty hot spot series: This Ahmedabad locality boasts of good social, retail infrastructure This week, we look at Prahlad Nagar in Ahmedabad. With numerous properties available under all budgets, here is all that that makes this locality a realty hot spot. Estate planning: Does a family agreement help avoid disputes? If a will does not result in a smooth transition of assets to legal heirs, you could take recourse to a family arrangement or settlement. 8 financial yogic asanas to manage your finances well An asset allocation strategy that factors in age, goals, horizon and risk appetite will lend the right balance to your investment plan. 81% of fathers put financial goals ahead of health goals: Survey 85% of those surveyed feel their demanding careers don't allow for a proper work-life balance, found a study by Future Generali India Life Insurance and Market Xcel. iOS 13 has it all: Highlights of Apple's next gen smartphone operating system The phone giant is back with yet another operating system. Among all the features of a smarpthone that iOS 13 has, here are some of our favourites. How to take home loan under PMAY To apply for a loan under PMAY, the annual income for MIG I should be below Rs 12 lakh and for MIG II it should be between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 18 lakh. Tax optimiser: Salaried Chaddha can save over Rs 71,000 in tax via NPS, perks ET Wealth tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their income and investments, like in this salaried taxpayer's case. Family finance: Salaried Kumar can achieve money goals despite inadequate surplus Despite the current low surplus, Rewari-based Kumar will be able to meet his goals in a staggered manner. What does in person verification mean? Traditionally IPV was done physically where an employee of the intermediary would visit and verify but now it is done online via video conferencing. Stock pick of the week: Why analysts are betting on NMDC Despite weakness in the metals and mining sector, NMDC has seen sharp growth. But its valuation is cheap. Alternative investment returns monitor: For the week ending June 12, 2019 Here are the alternative investment options with their returns, for the week ending June 12, 2019. The proportion and purpose of these is vastly different.

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