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, …
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 …
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 …
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has declared income distribution under the IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) option for 3 of its schemes. The record date for the payout is February 25, 2025. Investors holding units in these schemes as of this date will be eligible for the announced distribution. Payout Details Across Schemes …
A New Fund Offer (NFO) is the initial subscription period for a newly launched mutual fund, allowing investors to buy units at the base price before they get listed. Several NFOs are set to launch starting February 17, 2025, offering fresh investment opportunities across equity, debt, and hybrid categories. However, like any investment, NFOs come …
Gold prices have been rising, leading to higher participation in Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). According to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Gold ETFs saw an inflow of ₹3,751.4 crore in January 2025, a 486% jump from the previous month. This indicates a significant increase in investments in gold-backed assets. With this, let’s …
The Nifty Total Market Index provides a broad overview of India’s stock market by tracking 750 companies across large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and micro-cap segments. This index, which includes all stocks from the Nifty 500 and Nifty Microcap 250, offers exposure to various industries that drive India’s economic growth. Key sectors such as financial services, information …
Gold ETFs posted up to 40% returns in the past year, led by UTI Gold ETF at 39.75%. Inflows surged 486%, and AUM jumped 87% YoY, as investors turned to gold amid inflation and market volatility. Gold ETFs See Strong One-Year Returns Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have recorded notable returns over the past year, with some reaching …
