Sectoral Funds: Big 2025 Returns Come With Big Risks
Sectoral funds like PSU Bank and Metal indices soared in 2025, but experts warn of high volatility. Learn if these thematic investments are worth the risk for your portfolio.
Sectoral funds like PSU Bank and Metal indices soared in 2025, but experts warn of high volatility. Learn if these thematic investments are worth the risk for your portfolio.
Planning to invest Rs 10 lakh in 2026? Experts advise a 40% equity allocation, diversification with hybrid funds, and holding gold. Learn the optimal portfolio strategy for the new year.
Global sovereign wealth funds amassed a record $15 trillion in assets in 2025, with Middle Eastern funds leading massive investments in AI and digitalization. Discover the key players and trends.
Sovereign wealth funds poured $132 billion into the US in 2025, while investments in emerging markets like India and China fell 28%. Global state-owned assets hit a record $60 trillion.
Over 6,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka face a severe financial crunch after being denied over Rs 2,100 crore in devolved funds for the current fiscal year. Learn about the impact on local governance.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
Explore retirement mutual funds, a unique investment avenue with ₹32,835 crore AUM. Discover their 5-year lock-in, flexibility vs NPS/PPF, and top-performing schemes. Plan your retirement smarter today.
Most Indian investors chase high returns, ignoring risk. This article explains the true nature of risk in equity & debt funds, how to manage it, and why your behavior is the biggest threat to your portfolio.
RTI data reveals over Rs 1,490 crore in Mumbai development funds since 2023 went almost entirely to ruling alliance wards, raising governance questions ahead of BMC elections. Read the full investigation.
Resurfaced surveillance footage from Minnesota daycare centers shows parents allegedly clocking children in and out quickly, raising fraud concerns over public childcare funds. The case has escalated into a federal investigation. Read more.
Discover the top-performing multi-asset allocation mutual funds that delivered up to 22.61% annualised returns in 2025. Learn why past performance is crucial but not a guarantee for future gains.
Planning for a goal 5-7 years away? Experts reveal the ideal mix of large-cap, flexi-cap funds, debt, and gold for a balanced, medium-term mutual fund portfolio. Learn how to diversify.
Despite volatile markets in 2025, Indian mutual fund AUM grew to Rs 80.5 trillion. Multi-asset funds delivered 16% returns, while new income-plus-arbitrage funds gained tax-savvy investors. Discover key trends and what to expect in 2026.
Debt mutual funds face net outflows of ₹22,105 crore in 2025, lagging behind hybrid and equity funds. The 2023 tax change removing indexation benefits is a key factor. Read the full analysis.
A staggering 80% of Haryana's district plan funds lie unutilized, raising serious questions about development work and fiscal management. Read the full report on the state's financial inertia.
Flexi-cap mutual funds attract 28.7% of equity inflows from May-Nov 2025. Experts debate if their flexibility beats multi-cap's discipline for true diversification. Read analysis.
Mainpuri district records highest 5,205 households completing 100 days of work under revamped Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme. Data reveals administrative push key for rural job scheme success. Explore the full district-wise analysis.
Credit risk funds delivered stellar 10% returns in 2025, while long-term debt funds lagged at 2.8%. Experts suggest a barbell strategy for 2026. Discover the top-performing dynamic bond funds.
DK Shivakumar's Delhi visit failed to meet Rahul Gandhi, dousing CM change speculation. He focused on state issues, criticized MNREGA changes, and pushed for Metro Phase III approval. Read the full story.
Indian markets saw extreme volatility in 2025, with Nifty swinging from below 22,000 to past 26,000. Discover how dynamic asset allocation funds delivered steady returns and could be a cushion for 2026. Learn which funds topped the chart.
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad accuses the Modi government of undermining the rural job guarantee scheme by renaming it and altering its funding model. The party plans nationwide protests.
Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and DK Shivakumar slam Centre's MNREGA funding cut from 90:10 to 60:40, calling it 'death of the scheme'. Party announces Delhi meet on Dec 27 and Jaipur march on Dec 26 over Aravalli deforestation.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
Azad Samaj Party's Chandrashekhar accuses govt of removing backward & Dalit votes via Special Intensive Revision. He also criticizes MNREGA fund cuts. Read full details.
Senior Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain accused the Centre of diluting MNREGA's rights-based framework and misusing agencies like ED against opponents. Read the full details.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the Modi government of dismantling MGNREGA and vows to fight a 'new black law' on central funds. Full details on the political clash.
BSP chief Mayawati criticizes the central government for reducing its share in the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar scheme from 90% to 60%, warning it will hurt states and the poor. She also outlines party strategy for upcoming elections.
Rajya Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 after midnight amid protests. Opposition warns of street agitations, citing farm law repeal. MNREGA changes spark federalism debate.
Specialized Investment Funds see rapid asset growth but face a severe shortage of managers skilled in short-selling, forcing mutual funds to poach from AIFs. Read the full analysis.
Choosing between ELSS and Index Funds? Compare AUM, tax benefits, and expert advice from Preeti Zende & Nilesh Naik for your long-term wealth creation strategy in India.