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Groww mutual fund issue: What investors can do to safeguard their investments
Hanendra Pratap Singh's cautionary tale of fraudulent activities in mutual fund investments emphasizes the importance of vigilance and utilizing tools like MFCentral for comprehensive portfolio management.
Traders like a 'volatile & unpredictable' Trump
With he and President Joe Biden running neck-and-neck ahead of their first debate Thursday night, investors have already been trying to game out how the Republican's return to the White House could affect everything from the electric-vehicle industry to the direction of long-term interest rates.
Post Nifty@24000, is it time for profit-booking? Sunil Subramaniam answers
The widening gap in valuations between the mid-cap as well as the small cap pack and the largecap pack means that this is a wonderful opportunity to rotate it and bring down the average one-year forward PE of the portfolio by buying good quality, solid, robust largecaps, says Sunil Subramaniam.
MF Query: Want to create a portfolio of Rs 15 cr in next 15 years? Read this
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Groww user alleges 'fraud', says app shows mutual fund investment but can't redeem, company denies; what are lessons for MF investors?
Groww faces 'fraud' allegation: A customer's complaint against Groww, has sparked concerns over investment safety via execution-only platforms (EOPs). The investor alleged via social media that investments made through Groww could not be withdrawn despite the app showing them as invested. Groww responded, asserting no deduction occurred and the mutual fund transaction did not take place. The incident underscores broader worries among investors about data reliability on fintech apps. ET Wealth delves into the details surrounding the incident. What could mutual fund investors learn from this incident?
SoftBank to back AI startup Perplexity at $3 billion valuation
SoftBank's AI investments, especially in Perplexity AI at $3 billion, signify a strategic shift towards innovative technologies, including the 'answer engine' concept, amidst Masayoshi Son's ambitious AI vision.
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Is there any advantage of buying mutual funds in a demat form?
Once you have chosen a mutual fund scheme to buy, the next step is to proceed to buy these units and execute your transaction. There are a number of ways to buy mutual funds, be it the fund house websites, RTA (registrar and transfer agent) websites, third-party platforms and stock brokers.
Sebi’s diktat on IPO-bound companies gives a jolt to PE investors
Sebi is intending to advance the timing of terminating special rights, from the date of listing of IPO shares to the date of filing of updated DRHP.
This fund manager thinks it is the right time to bet on consumption theme. Here’s why
The common theme is these are all branded goods and services that consumers are either consuming today or want to consume. So, in a way, this is a heterogeneous thematic, which allows for that opportunity for picking and managing between different sub-segments, as well as diversification, says Nippon India MF's Amar Kalkundrikar.
Credit card bill payment hurdles; startup funding logs slight uptick
Happy Friday! The central bank has mandated credit card bill payments through Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), but only eight of 34 banks are live on the network, causing concern among payment companies. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
For creators, regional apps are the gift that keeps on giving
Mid-tier creators are leaving Instagram and YouTube for regional apps like Moj, ShareChat, Rooter, Stan, and Eloelo to earn through virtual gifting. These platforms offer opportunities for creators to engage with audiences and monetize their content effectively.
Elon Musk wins back his huge Tesla payday in shareholder vote
Tesla shareholders voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's $44.9 billion pay package, previously rejected by a Delaware judge. The package remains tied up in court as Tesla appeals the decision.
G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia's frozen assets. Here's how it will work
The Group of Seven leaders have reached a historic agreement to provide a $50 billion loan to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. This loan will be backed by interest earned on profits from Russia's frozen central bank assets, with details currently being finalized at the G7 summit in Italy. President Joe Biden hailed the agreement as a crucial step in providing sustainable support for Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the international assistance.
Zepto’s mega financing; shareholder battle at Kenko Health
Happy Wednesday! Zepto is holding talks with investment fund DST Global and venture capital firm Lightspeed for funding. Details on this and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
For an AI lesson, India must look back — 300 years
The profound impact of the industrial revolution on cotton-spinning may be poised for a repeat in a $250 billion white-collar powerhouse. As generative AI morphs into artificial general intelligence — machines rivaling human cognitive abilities — even highly complex tasks may not require expert programmers.
'Conspiring to mislead the investors': BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi on 'stock market scam' charge
BJP responds to Rahul Gandhi's stock market scam allegations against PM Modi and Amit Shah. Piyush Goyal accuses Rahul of creating fear in investors, highlights India's economic growth and market cap increase.
Why is the process of asset allocation necessary in mutual funds?
It is difficult for any investor to predict when equity will go up or when it could correct. There could be many factors affecting it. So when equities go down, and all your money is in it, you will be hit hard. However, if some part of it is allocated to gold and debt, it will protect your portfolio.
Unclaimed shares moved to IEPF, a govt fund? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get back shares
Unclaimed shares: If you have found that your shares have been transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) then do not worry. You can get these shares back from the IEPF Authority by filling up the online IEPF-5 e-form. However before filing up thise-form you need to know certain important aspects like entitlement letter. Read here to know more.
Know Your Fund Manager | Harish Krishnan, Co-CIO and Head Equity, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
Once I joined Kotak, I realised that the role of a buy-side analyst is not very different from that of consulting – in terms of looking at a range of companies across sectors, trying to analyse various aspects that improve competitiveness of the company – but with a key difference.
Industrial policy is back. Is this what India needs for an ‘atmanirbhar’ economy?
Mere rise in GDP growth numbers are not enough. What India needs to become a global manufacturing powerhouse is a well-outlined policy that gets the wheel spinning on job creation, skills and holistic growth — especially as the world tilts towards protectionism.
America is joining its frenemies back in the fossil fuel club
US President Joe Biden imposed tariffs on Chinese clean technology imports to support the US clean technology industry against China's dominance.
In another 10 years, India would save $5-6 trillion every year, give birth to Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and JPMorgans: Raamdeo Agrawal
Raamdeo Agrawal envisions a transformative journey for India's economy, with a surge in savings fueling the emergence of major financial institutions and driving growth across various sectors, including autos and capital markets.
SoftBank back at deal counter with Icertis deal talks
Tech VC in funding talks with portfolio co Icertis, which is stitching up a $150m secondary round
What's the new RBI proposal giving cold sweats to lenders?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed stringent new rules for project finance, aiming to minimize risks associated with long-gestation infrastructure projects. These regulations include higher provisioning during construction phases and classification of delayed projects as non-performing assets. However, banks and NBFCs fear these rules may hinder project viability and impede India's capital expenditure momentum.
Buy industrials on dips; top 2 bets in two-wheeler space: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey highlights the importance of market corrections for safe investments. He advises on potential buy opportunities in companies like Tata Technology, Reliance, Tata Power during corrections for better returns.
BITS Pilani alumni Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi and Sid Mookerji pledge $2 million to the BITS Endowment Fund
BITS Pilani alumni Sid Mookerji and Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi have pledged $1 million each to the BITS Endowment Fund, totaling recent commitments to $3 million. Prashanth Palakurthi, a technology entrepreneur, and Anuradha, his wife, previously donated $1 million to establish the Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in 2018. The Mookerji Foundation, founded by Sid Mookerji and his wife Sophie Mookerji, pledged $1 million to support entrepreneurship development initiatives.
Fed announces reduction in balance sheet runoff pace
The downshift in the pace of the runoff had been widely expected, although market participants weren't sure whether the tapering of the runoff process would happen at this week's FOMC gathering or the one scheduled for June.
Rahul Gandhi defends his wealth redistribution plans, says will give back 90% of funds given to businessmen as loan waivers
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stated that the Congress manifesto aims to return a portion of the Rs 16 lakh crore loan waivers given to big businessmen to 90% of Indians. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of favoring billionaire friends with loan waivers and criticized him for prioritizing them over the welfare of the Indian people.
If you can digest volatility, a midcap fund can give better returns over the next five years: Prashant Khemka
Prashant Khemka of White Oak Capital Management discusses alpha opportunities in midcaps and smallcaps across various sectors. He emphasizes the importance of balanced sector composition, market corrections, and the potential for higher returns from midcap funds. He says: "In our portfolio, we have consumer staples, technology, discretionary, materials names, banking and financial, real estate, and healthcare stocks across the board."
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