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.
India's Q2 GDP growth stunned at 8.2% despite data concerns, while GST collections moderated post-rate cuts. FDI inflows from the US soared 157%, but industrial production hit a 14-month low. Dive into the key numbers.
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.
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.
Russian investments in Indian equities tripled to $1.1 billion in FY25, the highest in four years, amid shifting global capital flows. Discover the key drivers and market impact.
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.
Global brokerage Nomura turns optimistic on Indian equities, projecting a 12% rise in Nifty to 29,300 by end-2026. The outlook is driven by easing geopolitics, strong domestic flows, and a cyclical earnings rebound.
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.
India's Private Equity and Venture Capital inflows hit $29.7 billion in CY2025, driven by mega deals in AI and education. TCS secured a $1-billion AI data centre investment. Explore the key sectors and trends.
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'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!
The Indian rupee opened flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading in a tight band. Analysts point to domestic equity inflows and central bank intervention as key stabilizing factors. Read more for a detailed market analysis.
Cryptocurrency market faces renewed selling pressure as Bitcoin slides below $88,000. Experts warn of structural headwinds and watch $80,000 as key support level. Read analysis.
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.
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.
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.
Indian stock markets continue record-breaking rally with Sensex crossing 86,000. Foreign fund inflows and rate cut expectations drive the surge. Read analysis.
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.
SBI Mutual Fund expands portfolio with strategic acquisitions in Elgi Equipments and ASK Automotive. Discover investment insights and company performance details.