PPF over Mutual funds? RBI data shows top choice for Indian investors
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PPF over Mutual funds? RBI data shows top choice for Indian investors

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Mutual fund vs PPF: Imagine that you have two options to invest your hard-earned money. In FY24, investors poured nearly ₹7.18 lakh crore into PPF, while mutual funds drew around ₹2.38 lakh crore—just one-third of the amount. In FY22, the total PPF investments in India stood at nearly ₹5.52 lakh crore, while mutual funds attracted approximately ₹1.16 lakh crore. “Investors generally prefer PPF to mutual funds because it guarantees them great safety, better returns and significant tax benefits. Many investors, especially those who are just nearing retirement or have minimal risk tolerance, would prefer an investment that offers the PPF as it focuses more on preserving the capital instead of expanding or growing the wealth,” according to Siddharth Maurya, founder and managing director of Vibhavangal Anukulakara Pvt Ltd. EEE Status The demand for PPF is high compared to a mutual fund, as it offers tax benefits.

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Mutual fund folios hit an all-time high of 22.5 crore in Dec; SIP inflows exceed ₹26,000 crore
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Mutual fund folios hit an all-time high of 22.5 crore in Dec; SIP inflows exceed ₹26,000 crore

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Mutual Fund folios hit at all-time high of 22,50,03,545 in December 2024, revealed the latest data released on Thursday by the Association of Mutual Funds in India. Retail mutual fund folios were at an all-time high of 17,89,93,911 for the month of December 2024, compared to 17,54,84,468 for the month of November 2024. The SIP contribution reached an all-time high …

5 key takeaways from the PPFAS annual unitholders’ meeting
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5 key takeaways from the PPFAS annual unitholders’ meeting

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PPFAS Asset Management Company, which runs India’s largest actively run mutual fund scheme, held its recent annual unitholders’ meeting. Thakkar also addressed the perception of some investors that PPFAS Flexicap’s large-cap orientation limits its ability to capitalize on higher growth opportunities in mid-cap and small-cap stocks. Key takeaway: India’s expanding and maturing equity market provides ample opportunities for large funds …

Stock market this week: Top 5 stocks with the biggest gains and losses
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Stock market this week: Top 5 stocks with the biggest gains and losses

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Top News The mutual fund industry witnessed a remarkable surge in Systematic Investment Plan contributions, reaching an all-time high of ₹25,320 crore in November. Despite market fluctuations, SIPs continue to attract investors due to their affordability, compounding benefits, and ability to mitigate risks through periodic investments. Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth Limited, offers a positive outlook for FY …

Mutual Funds: Total asset size spikes 40% in a year, individuals own lion’s share as equity schemes turn favourites
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Mutual Funds: Total asset size spikes 40% in a year, individuals own lion’s share as equity schemes turn favourites

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The total assets managed by the mutual fund industry jumped nearly 40 per cent in a year to ₹68.05 trillion in November 2024, a 39.59 per cent jump over November 2023, according to the latest data from the Association for Mutual Funds in India. Equity vs debt The data further reveals that the proportionate share of equity-oriented schemes was 59.7 …

Mutual fund industry on a high; asset surges ₹17 lakh cr in 2024
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Mutual fund industry on a high; asset surges ₹17 lakh cr in 2024

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New Delhi, Dec 24 After a stellar 2023, the mutual fund industry sustained its growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive ₹17 lakh crore surge in assets, driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth, and increasing investor participation. The inflows lifted the industry's assets under management, reaching an all-time high of ₹68 lakh crore by November-end, marking a 33 …

SIP Calculator: Rs 5,000 Monthly Investment In Mutual Funds Can Make You Crorepati In 26 Years
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SIP Calculator: Rs 5,000 Monthly Investment In Mutual Funds Can Make You Crorepati In 26 Years

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Even as the domestic equity market is in a bull run, a large number of retail investors have been entering it directly or through mutual fund SIPs. Other popular mutual funds, like Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, Nippon India Small Cap Fund, SBI Bluechip Fund, Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund and Axis Midcap Fund have also given impressive returns in the …

PPF: Triple advantage of Public Provident Fund— explained
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PPF: Triple advantage of Public Provident Fund— explained

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The Public Provident Fund in India offers a secure long-term savings avenue with guaranteed interest rates and income tax deductions under Section 80C. Second, the contributions made to a PPF account qualify for tax deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, providing additional financial benefits to investors. "Initially, it furnishes a secure and low-risk pathway for long-term savings, …

PPF calculator: How to become a crorepati with a Public Provident Fund account
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PPF calculator: How to become a crorepati with a Public Provident Fund account

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PPF calculator: The Public Provident Fund is a popular long-term savings scheme in India. "When you are extending your PPF account, you should choose an extension with an investment option as it would enable you to get interest on both the PPF maturity amount and fresh investments. In simple words, one can accumulate more than a crore in one's PPF …

Mutual funds invest more than Rs 2,400 crore in equities in May
1 year, 7 months ago

Mutual funds invest more than Rs 2,400 crore in equities in May

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New Delhi: After withdrawing capital from equities in April, mutual funds put in over Rs 2,400 crore in stocks last month, primarily due to robust GDP growth, controlled inflation levels, and balanced liquidity in the economy. "Stable GDP growth, low inflation, investor-friendly policies, and global market sentiments towards emerging economies play a significant role in attracting investments from both mutual …

PPF Calculator: Want Rs 1-Crore Return from PPF? Know How Much you Should Invest Monthly
2 years, 7 months ago

PPF Calculator: Want Rs 1-Crore Return from PPF? Know How Much you Should Invest Monthly

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Public Provident Fund Calculator: The Public Provident Fund, or PPF, was launched by the Indian government years ago to benefit small savers, who do not have a risk taking appetite. Invest Rs 417 a Day, Get Rs 1 crore Return: Here’s How With good interest returns, high popularity, low risk and tax free nature, the PPF can also help investors …

PPF Calculator: How to Get Over Rs 18 Lakh Return With Monthly Investments of Rs 1,000
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PPF Calculator: How to Get Over Rs 18 Lakh Return With Monthly Investments of Rs 1,000

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PPF Investment Calculator: The Public Provident Fund or PPF is one of the most popular, long term investment options in the country at present. The Public Provident Fund, or PPF is a government backed, high yielding, small savings scheme meant to create long term wealth for investors post retirement. PPF Features, Interest Rate, Benefits Explained Investors can invest as low …

PPFAS MF’s Rajeev Thakkar & team bet on these bank stocks in February
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PPFAS MF’s Rajeev Thakkar & team bet on these bank stocks in February

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During the month of February 2022, mutual funds were seen adding names like Infosys, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and Manyavar whereas they slightly trimmed holdings in Tata Consultancy Services, Vedanta, Apollo Hospitals, and Escorts, as per data analysed by Edelweiss. PPFAS Mutual Fund's large additions were ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Power Grid, ITC. Maharashtra Scooters and pharma stock Cipla were …

PPF calculator: How much you need to deposit per month to become a crorepati
3 years, 6 months ago

PPF calculator: How much you need to deposit per month to become a crorepati

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PPF calculator: Public Provident Fund is one of the high yielding income tax saver option, which is 100 per cent risk-free. PPF account extension rule Advising investors with low risk appetite to take advantage of PPF account extension rule; Kartik Jhaveri, Director — Wealth Management at Transcend Consultants said, "PPF account has maturity period of 15 years, but one can …

Investing in PPF alone not enough for retirement savings
3 years, 7 months ago

Investing in PPF alone not enough for retirement savings

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NEW DELHI:Public Provident Fund is one of the best instruments available for retirement savings. Large-cap equity funds, for example, have given an average return of 11.92% over the past 10 years, according to data from Value Research. Suppose you invest Rs50,000 every year in PPF and the same amount in a large-cap fund for your retirement. Say, the average interest …

PPF vs Mutual Fund: How to save for retirement
3 years, 8 months ago

PPF vs Mutual Fund: How to save for retirement

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PPF vs Mutual Fund: Retirement means end of earning for many but it certainly doesn't mean end of spending. If one invests in debt fund, one can expect to get at least 8 per cent return while in equity mutual fund for long-term the expected return would be at least 12 per cent. Advising Gilt Fund to investors looking for …

This mutual fund gave 17% returns in last one year vs average category return of 0.56%. What was the secret strategy?
4 years, 5 months ago

This mutual fund gave 17% returns in last one year vs average category return of 0.56%. What was the secret strategy?

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Equity mutual funds had a bad show in the last one year. Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund, a multi cap equity scheme generated 17.50% returns in the last one year. While the returns generated by most mutual funds remained gloomy, PPFAS Long Term Equity topped all equity schemes as well, except sectoral funds. Neil Parikh believes the overseas investments …

What India’s top three mutual funds bought and sold last month
5 years, 4 months ago

What India’s top three mutual funds bought and sold last month

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Inflows into Indian equity mutual funds rose for the fourth straight month in August even as the nation’s stocks suffered their worst three-month period since 2016. Here’s what the top three asset managers bought and sold last month: HDFC Mutual Fund India’s top money manager held about $20 billion in equities, with financials accounting for 32% of stock assets followed …

What India’s biggest mutual funds bought and sold in July
5 years, 5 months ago

What India’s biggest mutual funds bought and sold in July

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Investors in Indian equity mutual funds bought more last month, unfazed by the selloff that saw the nation’s $1.9 trillion market log its worst July in 17 years. Here’s what the top three asset managers bought and sold last month: HDFC Mutual Fund India’s top money manager held about $21 billion in equities, with financials accounting for 32% of stock …

Mutual fund folio numbers hit record high of 8 crore
6 years, 1 month ago

Mutual fund folio numbers hit record high of 8 crore

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New Delhi: Growing investors’ interest in mutual fund has led to an addition of nearly 77 lakh new folios in the first seven months of the current fiscal, taking the total to an all-time high of around 8 crore at the end of October. According to the data from Association of Mutual Funds in India on total investor accounts with …

Mutual Funds pump over Rs 11,600-cr in equities in Sept; FPIs in sell-off mode
6 years, 3 months ago

Mutual Funds pump over Rs 11,600-cr in equities in Sept; FPIs in sell-off mode

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Mutual fund houses have pumped over Rs 11,600 crore in domestic equities in September despite volatility in stock markets, even as foreign investors pulled out a massive Rs 10,825 crore. According to experts, the sell-off by foreign portfolio investors from the Indian equity markets has provided an opportunity to mutual fund managers. "Despite the market volatility and the credit event …

Mutual funds garner Rs 7,554 cr from retail investors via systematic investment plans in July
6 years, 4 months ago

Mutual funds garner Rs 7,554 cr from retail investors via systematic investment plans in July

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Mutual funds have 2.33 crore SIP accounts through which investors regularly invest in Indian mutual fund schemes. New Delhi: Retail investors are increasingly opting for systematic investment plans in mutual funds as the industry garnered Rs 7,554 crore through this route in July, a surge of 53 percent from the year-ago period. SIPs have been the preferred route for retail …

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