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Explainer · Mutual Funds

SIP: the simplest way to build wealth

A SIP turns small monthly amounts into serious wealth — quietly and automatically. The real maths of why ₹5,000 a month can become over a crore.

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Index funds vs active funds: what the SPIVA data really says
Explainer · Mutual Funds

Index funds vs active funds: what the SPIVA data really says

Should you pay a manager to beat the market, or just buy the market cheaply? The SPIVA India scorecard and the fee maths give a surprisingly clear answer.

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Explainer · Mutual Funds

Mutual funds and the fees that quietly cost you lakhs

A mutual fund is the easiest way to invest — but a fee you can barely see can quietly cost you ₹35 lakh. How funds work, and the one switch that saves a fortune.

2 min read
Explainer · Mutual Funds

Debt mutual funds: lower risk, steady returns

Not every mutual fund buys shares. Debt funds lend money and earn interest — steadier than equity. What they are, their returns, and the big 2023 tax change.

2 min read
Explainer · Mutual Funds

ELSS: saving tax while investing

ELSS is an equity fund with a tax perk — but only under the old tax regime. The rules, the ₹46,800 saving, and the catch in 2026.

2 min read
Explainer · Mutual Funds

NAV explained: how a mutual fund’s price and returns actually work

A mutual fund doesn't have a share price — it has a NAV. What net asset value means, why a 'low NAV' fund isn't cheaper, and how your returns are really calculated.

3 min read
Explainer · Mutual Funds

What is an ETF? Index funds, the CPSE ETF, and easy diversification

An ETF lets you buy a whole basket of stocks in one click. In simple words: what an ETF is, how the CPSE ETF works, costs, and why ETFs suit

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Insight · Mutual Funds

AMFI Annual Mutual Fund Report 2025: Indian Investors Are Changing How They Invest

India's mutual fund industry is growing rapidly, but the bigger story is the changing behaviour of Indian investors. The AMFI Annual Mutual Fund Report 2025 shows a clear shift towards disciplined SIP investing, greater participation in equities, longer-term investing and growing interest in passive

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