2020 brought standardization, digitization to insurance sector
The year 2020 was tough for the insurance industry but it also helped it reinvent itself like never before
by Mint Dec 28, 2020
Good news! More stocks are joining the market rally
Broadbased surge in indices led by higher number of stocks easing concentration risk
by The Economic Times Dec 28, 2020
A story of revival amid Covid-19: People stayed home but bulls ran wild
Valuations are expensive, but further rally is possible if the Covid situation eases
by Business Standard Dec 28, 2020
Mutual funds’ asset may cross Rs 50 lakh crore mark by 2025; these key factors to decide growth
Equity funds are expected to vanguard the mutual funds' growth trajectory, with their share expected to rise from the present level of 42% to 47%.
by Financial Express Dec 26, 2020
Only nine of 187 closed-end schemes outdid their benchmarks this year
Schemes which did better than their underlying indices managed Rs 1,158 cr of investor money. The laggards had assets worth Rs 33,612 cr, shows Business Standard analysis
by Business Standard Dec 26, 2020
Amfi submits 10-point budget wish list
ULIPs enjoy more tax benefits as compared to mutual funds in various aspects like no capital gains on switching, no STT on the withdrawal proceeds from ULIPs, no income tax on the proceeds from ULIPs of Insurance companies (including early surrender / partial withdrawals), etc.
by Mint Dec 26, 2020
60% of large-cap schemes underperform as rejig in weighting hits showing
Polarisation and the increase in index weight of a few a stocks have weighed on performance
by Business Standard Dec 26, 2020
It makes sense to move your SIP to balance advantage funds: S Naren of ICICI Pru MF
Naren said the velocity of the stocks rally post March slump surprised him and his strategy of being cautious proved wrong.
by The Economic Times Dec 24, 2020
Invest in dynamic asset allocation products in this market: Vinay Paharia of Union AMC
Dynamic asset allocation funds take away the entire emotional issue out of investing and help investors take a balanced decision, says Vinay Paharia
by The Economic Times Dec 24, 2020
Mid- & small-caps on track to outperform bluechips after 3 years
The Midcap index is up 84.8% and Smallcap index has gained 105.8% from their March 24 lows. The Sensex is up 81% from its March 24 low. But, mid- and small-cap stocks are still lagging behind the performance of bluechips since January 2018.
by The Economic Times Dec 24, 2020
After a broad-based rally, is it time to turn stock specific now?
I really do not fear too much Covid-related stress for our markets, says Harsha Upadhyaya.
by The Economic Times Dec 24, 2020
Mutual fund industry in a bind over Sebi's new rules for executing trades
The regulations, which were notified in late October and lay down a code of conduct, have raised privacy concerns and may lead to longer working hours for fund managers
by Business Standard Dec 23, 2020
‘It will be tough to make a lot of money in markets going ahead’
In China, more than 50% of the top 15-20 companies are digital and in India, we don’t even have one digital firm among the top names
by Mint Dec 23, 2020
Gold rates up 28% so far this year in India. Will 2021 be another good year?
A weak US dollar and pledge by central banks to keep rates low will support gold prices, say analysts
by Mint Dec 23, 2020
Guaranteed plans from life insurers could give better returns than FD
Most life insurance products follow exempt-exempt-exempt (EEE) taxation. It means, there is tax benefit available on investment, there is no tax on accrual and when product matures.
by Mint Dec 23, 2020