Give compounding 20 years to work, and a seemingly modest annual charge can take a sizeable bite out of an investor’s wealth.

Give compounding 20 years to work, and a seemingly modest annual charge can take a sizeable bite out of an investor’s wealth.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund is currently India's largest mutual fund by AUM at Rs 1,48,429 crore, followed by HDFC Flexi Cap Fund and HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund.

The choice can influence how effectively an investor builds wealth over the years while protecting accumulated savings from major market shocks closer to retirement.

Mutual funds generally offer the quickest access to invested money, while EPF, PPF and NPS have stricter withdrawal rules and longer processing timelines.

A recent analysis published by UTI Mutual Fund reveals that an initial investment of Rs 1 lakh made in the Nifty 100 Total Return Index (TRI) in 2003 would have expanded to Rs 34.46 lakh by June 2026.

Understanding common deductions can help policyholders navigate the claims process effectively and avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket costs.

From converting dollar payments into rupees to filing the right ITR, claiming business expenses and dealing with GST, there are several rules freelancers need to keep in mind.

While the commission has not issued a formal agenda, the consultations are expected to focus on long-standing demands regarding pay structure rationalisation.

The revised rates give customers more options to choose FDs based on their investment needs and preferred tenure.

Financial stocks have remained under pressure as foreign investors have consistently reduced exposure to the sector.