Mutual Fund Return vs Inflation: A 1 lakh lump sum investment at a 12 per cent annualised return creates an estimated corpus of Rs 17 lakh in 25 years! But adjusted against a 6 per cent inflation, the estimated value of the same investment is just Rs 3,96,100 in today’s terms. Investment eats up a large
Top Direct vs Regular Funds in 10 Years: Mutual funds are of two types—direct and regular. In a direct mutual fund, an investor invests directly, and there is no intermediary, while in a regular fund, you invest through a distributor, financial advisor, or an investment firm. A regular fund results in a higher expense ratio
Mutual funds focused on the defence sector have started attracting serious investor interest in India. In the last six months, several defence-themed funds have delivered strong double-digit returns, outperforming peers and broader equity indices. These funds invest in companies directly involved in defence manufacturing, aerospace, and related industries. These funds offer investors a unique opportunity
Large cap mutual funds continue to be a preferred choice among investors—even during market corrections—owing to their perceived stability and exposure to fundamentally strong, blue-chip companies. The latest data from AMFI shows a 3.2% decrease in net inflows into equity mutual funds in April, totaling Rs 24,269.26 crore. Investor sentiment within the equity mutual fund