Several mutual funds have recently announced income distributions for investors opting for the IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) option. As per the reports, the distributions will be paid based on record dates set for February 27 and 28, 2025. HDFC Mutual Fund: HDFC Mutual Fund has declared income distribution in regular and direct IDCW …
Bengaluru-based IT giant Infosys has commenced its much-anticipated salary hikes for employees from February 2024. As per reports, the increments range between 5% and 8%, while exceptional performers are expected to receive a 10-12% increase. The salary adjustments apply to employees in band JL6 and below, with the revised salaries becoming effective from April 1, …
Axis Asset Management Company Ltd has introduced the Axis Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services – Mar 2028 Index Fund is an open-ended target maturity index fund investing in AAA-rated financial services bonds that form part of the Nifty AAA Financial Services Bond Mar 2028 Index. The fund follows a passive investment approach, tracking the index …
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has placed investment restrictions on seven of its schemes that invest in global markets. The new limit will be effective from February 27, 2025, capping daily investments at ₹1 lakh per PAN for lumpsum, switch-in, SIP (Systematic Investment Plan), and STP (Systematic Transfer Plan) transactions. Reason for Subscription Limits The fund house …
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a popular and disciplined approach to investing in mutual funds, particularly for long-term financial goals such as retirement. Given that most individuals earn a fixed monthly income, SIPs allow them to invest small, manageable amounts regularly, benefiting from rupee-cost averaging and the power of compounding. While SIPs are commonly …
The Nifty Total Market Index is designed to track the performance of 750 stocks across large, mid, small, and microcap segments via a single index. It includes all stocks from the Nifty 500 Index and the Nifty Microcap 250 Index, with stock weights determined by free-float market capitalisation. This broad-based index offers investors exposure to …
Unlike traditional mutual funds, which have high equity exposure but cannot be traded directly on the stock exchange, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) offer a unique advantage. They can track indices, commodities, or asset benchmarks and are bought and sold on stock exchanges like shares. Investors must have a demat account to trade ETFs. They also enjoy …
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have long been favoured for wealth creation, but some investors argue they become riskier when market valuations are stretched. The concern arises from investing a fixed sum regularly, even when stock prices are high, potentially leading to suboptimal returns. Does this mean pausing or restarting SIPs at different market cycles is …
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have gained significant popularity among Indian investors, with assets under management (AUM) surpassing ₹5 lakh crore as of 2024. The growing adoption of ETFs is driven by their liquidity, transparency, and lower expense ratios compared to actively managed mutual funds. While most ETFs traditionally track the Nifty 50 or Sensex, providing exposure …
UTI Mutual Fund filed a draft offer document with SEBI yesterday, February 24, 2025, for the launch of UTI Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund, an open-ended Fund of Funds (FoF). The scheme will invest in a combination of debt-oriented mutual funds and arbitrage mutual funds. Fund Details NFO Price: ₹10 per unit Minimum …
