Finance Terms That Confuse Investors: A Guide
Words like 'expensive' stocks and 'liquid' funds mislead investors. Value Research CEO Dhirendra Kumar explains the jargon trap and how to see through it for smarter investing.
Words like 'expensive' stocks and 'liquid' funds mislead investors. Value Research CEO Dhirendra Kumar explains the jargon trap and how to see through it for smarter investing.
Sebi cracks down on Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy, impounding Rs 546.2 crore for unregistered investment advice. Nearly 3.4 lakh investors affected. Read the full details.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has increased its stake in LIC Housing Finance to over 5% by acquiring additional shares. Get the full details on the transaction and shareholding pattern here.
Franklin Templeton and FinX launch India's first National Mutual Fund Olympiad to improve financial literacy among college students, targeting 10,000+ participants from 500+ colleges.
NPST secures over ₹300 crore from Tata Mutual Fund to fuel global expansion, AI-driven payments innovation, and strategic acquisitions. Read more about this fintech milestone.
Zerodha's strategic $5 million investment in Tijori focuses on AI-driven investor intelligence tools for mutual funds and institutional clients, marking a shift from active trading.
India's Supreme Court dismissed RIL's appeal, upholding a ₹30 lakh fine for delayed disclosure of the ₹43,000 crore Jio-Facebook deal. The court emphasized listed companies' duty to clarify market speculation. Read the full verdict details.
Sebi board to review sweeping mutual fund & broker regulation changes on Dec 17, aiming for transparency. AMCs fear income impact, while employee privacy norms face scrutiny. Read the full story.
India's Supreme Court rejects Reliance Industries' appeal against a ₹30-lakh SEBI penalty for delayed disclosure of the 2020 Facebook-Jio deal. Get the full details on the landmark ruling.
South Indian Bank shares surge 80% to a record ₹41.65, driven by strong Q2 profit and improved asset quality. Mutual funds increase stake. Read for key financial insights.
Market regulator Sebi has approved the Rs 10,000 crore IPO of ICICI Prudential AMC, India's second-largest mutual fund. The offer-for-sale by UK's Prudential is set for December 2025. Read more.
SEBI Chairman announces a comprehensive review of LODR regulations, aiming to simplify compliance and boost MSME participation in capital markets. Read the full details.
Sebi approves ICICI Prudential AMC's IPO, an offer for sale by promoter Prudential Corp. The ₹10,000 crore issue, set to be India's second-largest listed fund house, is expected to see strong investor demand. Read the full analysis.
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announces a major overhaul of the master circular for stock exchanges to simplify regulations, reduce compliance costs, and boost market growth. Key reforms in corporate bonds and FPIs also outlined.
Sebi's proposal to lower mutual fund expense ratios (TER) could save investors thousands of crores. Learn how a small fee reduction compounds into significant long-term wealth. Check your fund's TER now!
Sebi's new rule allows easy gifting of mutual fund units, enabling massive tax savings for families. Learn how to transfer units without triggering capital gains tax.
Mutual fund distributors face income stagnation despite industry boom as Sebi reduces expense ratios and fintech platforms gain market share. Learn about the challenges in India's investment ecosystem.
New data reveals 66% of active mid-cap funds underperform benchmarks. Explore whether investors should switch to passive strategies amid shrinking alpha opportunities in India's mutual fund market.
Sebi announces REIT investments by mutual funds will be treated as equity instruments from January 2026, boosting market participation. Learn what this means for investors.
SEBI's new circular reclassifies mutual fund investments in REITs as equity instruments from Jan 1, 2026. Learn how this impacts debt funds and AMCs.
SEBI announces REIT investments will be classified as equity starting April 2026, boosting transparency and investor confidence in real estate trusts. Learn what this means for your portfolio.
Sebi proposes mandatory display of names & registration numbers on social media for all regulated financial entities to curb misleading investment content online. Learn how this impacts you.
See how ICICI Prudential Value Fund turned a ₹1 lakh investment into ₹48.5 lakh over 21 years. Discover the power of compounding and long-term value investing for your portfolio.
Sebi reclassifies REITs as equity instruments starting 2026, exempting existing investments. Move aims to deepen markets and align with global norms while boosting demand.
Zerodha Fund House achieves ₹10,000 crore AUM milestone in just two years, driven by index-focused funds and direct-only model. Over 8 lakh investors onboard with strong non-metro penetration.
Aggressive hybrid mutual funds surge to ₹2.5 lakh crore AUM with 13% growth. Discover how these balanced funds deliver 17%+ returns amid market volatility. Expert insights reveal top performers.
Sebi introduces 1% commission for distributors onboarding first-time investors from B-30 cities and women investors. Effective Feb 2026, with ₹2,000 cap per investment.
Discover top-performing mid-cap mutual funds that delivered over 25% annual returns in 5 years. Learn about investment growth and key factors to consider before investing.
India's SIP surge hides a churn crisis with 86% new plans cancelled in 2025. Discover how volatility and mis-selling impact wealth creation and what investors should do.
Investors pivot to flexi-cap mutual funds as small and mid-cap valuations stretch. Net inflows jump 27% to ₹8,923 crore in October. Discover why flexibility is now the key strategy.