Many investors rely on internet searches to find top mutual funds, often misled by short-term trends. ETMutualFunds curated 10 equity mutual funds using metrics like mean rolling returns, downside risk, and consistency over three years to guide better investment decisions.

Mutual funds heavily trimmed their holdings in key stocks during the March quarter, with major selling seen in Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, and Aavas Financiers, totaling over 10,700 crore in net sales, Prime Database reported.

The CBDT has notified the ITR-2 form for FY2024-25, effective from April 1, 2025, which will be applicable to the majority of taxpayers, especially salaried individuals, pensioners, and those with income from multiple properties or capital gains. Key changes include raising the asset and liability reporting limit to Rs 1 crore, requiring TDS section reporting, and splitting capital gains. Read on to know more about the changes made.

ICICI Bank customers should be aware of the bank's cash transaction charge policies to avoid unexpected deductions. The bank permits a limited number of free cash transactions each month, after which fees are applied. Additionally, charges may be incurred for transactions exceeding certain amount

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Monday, buoyed by advances in heavyweights HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), as easing global trade tensions, steady foreign inflows, and a dip in crude oil prices bolstered investor confidence.

A Reddit user reached a Rs 1 crore mutual fund milestone since starting SIPs in 2018. They credit consistency, behavior management, and asset allocation, urging others to avoid reacting to market noise and focus on income growth and discipline

The Government of Singapore holds stakes worth 2.38 lakh crore in 61 BSE-listed firms. Nine of these, including SRF, Bajaj Finance, and SBI Life, have gained 1533% in 2025, reflecting strong market performance and GoSs selective equity exposure.

Baroda BNP Paribas Gilt Fund celebrates 23 years, surpassing Rs 1,500 crore in AUM. The fund has delivered strong returns, transforming an initial investment of Rs 10,000 into Rs 41,919.60 since inception. Managed by Gurvinder Singh Wasan and Prashant Pimple, the fund strategically invests in government securities and SDLs, aiming to capitalise on potential RBI rate cuts.

The Tata Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF is tailored for investors with a two-year horizon, aiming for stable, accrual-based, and tax-efficient returns. The fund invests up to 65% in Tata Corporate Bond Fund and at least 35% in Tata Arbitrage Fund

Angel One Asset Management Company has introduced the Angel One Nifty 50 Index Fund and ETF, both tracking the Nifty 50 Index. These funds offer investors exposure to India's top 50 large-cap companies across key sectors. The NFOs offer several investor-friendly features, such as zero entry and exit loads, and a minimum investment amount of Rs 1,000, with additional investments allowed in multiples of Re 1.

Quant Mutual Fund has deployed high cash reserves into select small-cap stocks, maintaining a portfolio leaning towards large and mega-cap companies. The fund anticipates a potential 12-15% correction in gold prices in dollar terms, despite May's typical bullish trend.

Bank of Baroda and Kotak Mahindra Bank have revised their fixed deposit interest rates. Bank of Baroda decreased rates on deposits below Rs 3 crore. Kotak Mahindra Bank reduced rates by 50 bps for a specific tenure.

Around 88% of equity mutual funds delivered negative returns in 2025 so far, with 44 schemes posting double-digit losses. Small-cap and ELSS funds were hit the hardest. Only 33 funds managed gains, led by ICICI Prudential and HDFC schemes. Investors are advised to base decisions on goals and risk appetite.

India led global equity options trading in 2023. The growth was driven by retail investors. However, most retail traders faced losses. SEBI has implemented regulations to protect investors. Options can be used for hedging or speculation. The article suggests using options for hedging. It also suggests using options for stock acquisition and exit strategies.

Around 52% of equity mutual funds surpassed their benchmarks in the last three years, according to an ETMutualFunds analysis. Contra funds demonstrated the highest outperformance, while mid-cap funds showed the lowest. Notably, large funds like Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund and Nippon India Small Cap Fund also outperformed their benchmarks during this period.

V-Mart Retail shares experienced a decline of 6.2% despite positive financial news. The company reported a net profit of Rs 19 crore for the March 2025 quarter, a significant improvement from the previous year. Revenue also increased by 17%. The board approved a 3:1 bonus share issue. However, the board did not recommend dividend.

Indian salaried individuals should transfer their EPF accounts upon changing jobs to continue earning interest. Neglecting this transfer can lead to loss of potential gains, especially with the current EPF interest rate at 8.25%.

A favourable shift in the tax regime and regulatory push set the stage for new solutions in the FoF avatar.

Credit card or forex card, DIY or package? Here are some ways in which you can save on flights, stay, commutes and sightseeing while travelling abroad.

More travellers are now taking shorter, more frequent holidays, often with families or friends. Budgets havent necessarily increased, but expectations have. People want more from their holidaysmore depth, more variety, more flexibilityand theyre making smarter choices to get it.

A travel insurance policy should provide adequate medical coverage, including hospitalisation expenses, doctor consultations, and emergency treatments. It is advisable to check whether pre-existing conditions are covered or require an additional premium.

Delayed recovery of discretionary spending will amplify stock price volatility of IT sector companies.

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Will investors learn from this cycle? History suggests the lesson will be shortlived. As the markets recover and memories of drawdowns fade, the allure of maximum exposure will again become irresistible. The investors, who lament their inability to buy on the dip today, will convince themselves that this time is different.

In middle class families, the expectations from earning members can be high. To get the benefit of higher education, to pay through college and classes, and to get a stable job that pays a salary much higher than the household has been used to, is a milestone event. Theres a feeling that the income should be allocated to meet some of the expectations of parents and siblings.

We examine the key fundamentals of HDFC Flexi Cap Fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.

Strong subscriber growth across corporate and retail segments shows how simplified messaging, tax incentives, and digital access are driving NPS adoption, but tailoring the pitch to different life stages is key to building long-term engagement, Sriram Iyer, MD & CEO, HDFC Pension, tells Yasmin Hussain.

If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, heres a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 49th part of this series, Riju Mehta helps you understand the two corporate finance terms.

Embedded insurance is the integration of insurance products directly into the purchase process of other goods or services.

Welcome to TrendMap, your quick, visual guide to the performance of different investment segments. In this edition, we present an 11-year equity performance tracker, ranking annual returns across market-cap segments. The map offers a clear perspective on how large-, mid-, small- and micro-cap stocks have fared since 2015, says Sameer Bhardwaj.

Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.

Use financial risk strategies to guide career and education moves, says Devashish Chakravarty.

However, taking a long-term view, a credit card could be a useful tool. Essentially an unsecured personal loan, a credit card, if used wisely, can offer valuable benefits without compromising financial discipline.

Six mutual fund New Fund Offers (NFOs) will open for subscription this week

Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund delivered the highest return of 9.81% during the period.

Mutual funds added 8.68 crore shares of HDFC Bank to their portfolios

Indian benchmarks extended gains last week, led by largecaps, even as smallcaps underperformed. The Nifty ended up 1.3%, while the Sensex rose 1.6%. Key triggers this week include the US Fed policy decision, Q4 earnings from SBI and Kotak Bank, macro data, LoC tensions, and crude oil swings. The Rupee breached 84/USD, and FIIs remained strong buyers.

HDFC Bank is revising its lounge access policy for Tata Neu Infinity and Plus credit cardholders, effective June 10, 2025. Domestic lounge access will now be milestone-based, requiring a spend of Rs 50,000 per quarter to earn vouchers.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series I at Rs 9486 per unit, payable on May 9, 2025. The maturity amount is tax-exempt, and investors also earned 2.5% annual interest.