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CAMS looking to now expand into education as one potential, extra niche that could scale up the business. They are moving forward to be both a payment aggregator and payment gateway and there will be some build-out of opportunity in the education sp...

Sectoral and thematic mutual funds in May showcased diverse performances with funds like HDFC Defence Fund and Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF FoF offering up to 14.34% and 7.35% returns respectively.

Equity mutual funds offered an average return of 1.20% in May, with sectoral funds topping the chart in performance.

With investors likely taking a risk-averse stance following result-related uncertainty, Sensex opened over 1,600 points lower today, dragged by heavyweights, leaving investors licking their wounds after losing Rs 9 lakh crore in just 15 minutes. And...

As the Indian elections near completion, key questions arise: Will a single party gain a majority, or will voters opt for change? Can the INDIA bloc remain united if victorious, or will ideological differences cause disintegration? If BJP wins, can ...

Some of the key topics broached by the ET Online Elections Survey included change (if any) in the quality of people's life in Modi's 10 years, the freebies debate, the row over politicians' retirement age, and last but not least, the all-important q...

The banks (and other companies) were getting you to do their jobs for them and charging you for this, in both time and money. There was no discussion around this, no negotiation, nothing. This was the first of many digital fait accomplis of which yo...

Equity mutual fund categories under Modi's second term witnessed significant returns, with small cap funds leading at 243.94%. Nippon India Small Cap Fund topped with 304.07%. ELSS funds, large cap, and aggressive hybrid funds also showed notable pe...

Mutual fund investors have earned impressive returns of up to 960% in the last 10 years of the Modi government. Around 195 equity schemes were analyzed, with top performers including Nippon India Small Cap Fund and SBI Small Cap Fund.

Infrastructure sector-based mutual funds, including Quant Infrastructure Fund, Invesco India PSU Equity Fund, and Nippon India Power & Infra Fund, have been top winners in the last five years of the Modi government, offering impressive absolute retu...

Jocata’s low-code platform is driving the future of enterprise lending and embedded finance, says Prashant Muddu, Managing Director & CEO.

India's Adani Group is seeking a licence to operate on the public digital payments network and is in talks with banks for a co-branded credit card. The conglomerate also plans to offer online shopping via the govt-backed Open Network for Digital Com...

Manappuram Finance MD, VP Nandakumar, remains unaffected by RBI regulations, with strong profitability and 19% AUM growth. NIMs fell to 15%. Nandkumar says: "We have a level playing field even when we introduced that. So, it has not affected the bus...

International funds, including top performers like Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ETF FoF, showed strong growth. However, concerns arise with Sebi's restrictions on overseas ETF investments and varying earnings growth in indices like Hang Seng and CSI 300.

Debt mutual funds outperformed fixed deposits, emphasizing the importance of considering risk profile and investment goals. The strategy involves focusing on short-term funds and excluding target maturity funds.

LTA for central govt employees: Employers offer Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) to offset travel expenses during leave. It covers airfare, train tickets, or public transport, but reimbursement is capped by employer or tax limits. Confusions arise, espe...

Astrology, once a traditional practice, has transformed into a booming online business. With astrologers now accessible online, the industry is experiencing rapid growth. The pandemic further accelerated this trend, leading to a surge in consultatio...

88% of large cap mutual funds struggled to beat benchmarks in the last seven years, highlighting challenges post Sebi's introduction of total return indices. Notable underperformers include Aditya Birla SL Frontline Equity Fund, while ICICI Prudenti...

Bajaj Finserv Multi Asset Allocation Fund and Samco Special Opportunities Fund NFOs open this week, focusing on diverse investments like equity, debt, Gold ETFs, and special situations for potential capital growth.