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Here is everything that you need to know about Arbitrage Funds

Jiral Mehta

What are Arbitrage Funds? Arbitrage Funds are Debt Oriented Hybrid Funds which invest in a mix of Arbitrage and Debt/FDs. They usually have 65-75% of their portfolio in ‘Arbitrage’ investments…Continue Reading

Does it make sense to invest in debt funds now?

Shrinath M L

Here are the returns of debt funds in recent years… One look at this table tells us that the past returns are not great!   And with the recent change…Continue Reading

Confused about tax saving? Here are Two Solid ELSS Funds to consider

Shrinath M L

This is that time of the year (albeit, a bit delayed due to the pandemic) where we start getting a flurry of texts, mails and all other sorts of reminders…Continue Reading

Tax saving ELSS

ELSS Options for Tax Saving

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With the tax-return filing season just a few months away, check out the tax saving ELSS funds for reducing your tax outgo. You can shortlist one or two funds from fund…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Archives: Top Blogs on Tax-saving

FundsIndia Desk

‘FundsIndia Archives’ is a series where we put together the blogs that all of you’ve enjoyed reading over the years under popular and specific topics. This week, we have compiled…Continue Reading

SIP your way to tax-saving

SIP your way to tax-saving through ELSS Funds

Ranganayaki R

SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) are increasingly getting popular as the preferred mode of investment today. Investors are ready to keep aside a minimal amount every month for SIPs, rather than…Continue Reading

Why 80C tax-saving needs planning

Ashwini Arulrajhan

As the financial year end nears, a lot of you may be in a hurry to make tax saving investments. Company deadlines to submit proofs may also be on your…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Motilal Oswal Long Term Equity

Bhavana Acharya

Motilal Oswal Long Term Equity is a good option in equity-linked savings schemes – equity funds that qualify for tax deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. The…Continue Reading

New tax structure of mutual funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

The Union Budget 2018 has changed taxation rules for equity-oriented mutual funds. Taxation of all other funds (debt funds, debt-oriented hybrid, gold, international, fund-of-funds) remains the same as before. Here’s…Continue Reading

The impact of Budget 2018 on your investments

Mutual Fund Research Desk

The Budget 2018 proposal does not seek to leave more money in your hands. But by not pleasing you much, it has sought to keep its fiscal situation from deteriorating…Continue Reading