LONG TERM SAVINGS
Dollar on the defensive amid lower yields, yen hovers near 38-year trough
The dollar weakens after Powell's dovish U.S. bond yield comments, amid potential Japanese intervention during U.S. holiday. Concerns over Biden presidency and easing long-term Treasury yields persist, as local inflation remains steady and the Australian dollar sees a rise.
Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea push long-term plans at old rates to retain users
After announcing telecom pack price hikes of up to 25% effective July 3-4, telcos are urging subscribers to recharge long-term plans at old prices to reduce customer attrition. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are promoting 365-day plans priced between Rs 2,545 and Rs 3,099 through in-app promotions.
Jio, Airtel hike mobile tariffs: Here are some tips to save money on your mobile bills
Reliance Jio and Airtel are preparing to raise tariffs from July 3, 2024, prompting prepaid users to recharge before this date to avoid higher costs. Postpaid users will face immediate price adjustments. The goal is to increase Average Revenue per User (ARPU) for both telecom giants, affecting millions of subscribers across India.
NRIs want Budget 2024 to ease 6 tax troubles: TDS on property sale, disparity in LTCG, dividend taxation and others
Under Indian tax laws, NRIs are taxable on their Indian-sourced income, such as capital gains, dividends, and interest. They are generally taxed similarly to residents but may face less beneficial rules in specific scenarios. The upcoming Budget 2024 may offer relief to NRIs in these areas.
Short-term headwind, long-term opportunities for investors: 4 small finance banks with upside potential of up to 35%
The increase in credit costs has been an issue which has been bothering banks, some more, some less. Even the chairman of India’s largest bank had to come out and give a statement regarding it. However the question arises when these headwinds which are periodic in nature and part of the business cycle hits any sector what should be done. Should one move out of the sector? Should one continue to stay invested or should one buy more of the stock of that sector. The answer is dependent on one simple factor which is how large is the opportunity which that sector has. If the answer is that the opportunity is very large, then probably, it is the second and third option which one may look at. Probably in case of small finance banks, which are today reeling under the pressure due to guidance by one bank fit the bill. These banks are no stranger to dealing with challenges since the time they were born. Challenges thrown by regulatory tightening and economic cycles.
Income tax saving: Sold land, house or jewellery? Know how indexation benefit can help you lower your long-term capital gains
Capital gains taxation: You can save your net capital gains tax outgo by using indexation benefits allowed by income tax laws. File ITR now and pay a lower amount of capital gains tax. However do note only long term capital gains are eligible for indexation. Short term capital gains are not eligible for indexation.
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How to deploy Rs 2 crore inheritance to meet child education expenses & retirement goals
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This ratio helps in avoiding mirage of value in bullish time: 5 stocks from different sectors for long-term investors
Given the high probability that bulls will be soon seen all over the street. It would be better to just be a bit more cautious while taking incremental exposure. One thing which investors need to take into consideration is that there is a big difference in what is value and what looks cheap due to one financial ratio, more often than not, relying on PE may lead to wrong investment decisions. When looking for long term investment, it is better to use PEG ratio, though finding the right ratio is itself a challenge. PEG ratio is much better compared to the commonly used P/E ratio. It helps in avoiding stocks which might appear cheap but actually are not value buys. Also in sectors which are cyclical in nature, looking at the price earning matrix may lead to wrong decisions.
4 ELSS mutual funds turn monthly SIP of Rs 30,000 to Rs 1 crore in 10 years
Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund, the topper in the category, turned the monthly SIP investment of Rs 30,000 into Rs 1.45 crore in the last 10 years. The scheme offered an XIRR of 26.58% in the same time period.
Tata AIA Life launches Midcap Momentum Index Fund
Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Midcap Momentum Index Fund to capitalize on India's midcap sector growth potential, offering investors a chance to benefit from high-growth midcap stocks through ULIP and ILP solutions.
Long-term investment in Bitcoin remains promising despite market volatility, says Kumar Gaurav of Cashaa
Kumar Gaurav, Founder and CEO of Cashaa, discussed the impact of factors like escalating crude oil prices and potential interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve on Bitcoin and speculative assets in an interview with ETMarkets. Gaurav says: "We are launching our earn, borrow, spend and store wallets in seven regions including Europe, UAE, India, Turkey, Indonesia, South Africa and Kenya as the first phase of our new direct-to-consumer business model."
Gold storage at home: How much gold can you legally keep at home, government rules, taxation
Gold storage at home: Gold is a valuable metal in India. People buy it during festivals for luck and keep it at home. It's crucial to be aware of government rules on gold storage.
Suited for investors with long-term time horizon: 5 midcap stocks with upside potential of up to 30%
If one looks at how the sentiment cycle has moved in the last five months for the mid-cap, it has come full circle. At the start of the year 2024, “hope” nothing can go wrong with mid-caps, so load them. Then comes fear in the middle of February which peaks by the end of March. The again hope in April and now at this point of time “confusion” At this point of time the question whether “ I should sell or buy more” needs to be replaced by “what business do I own and whether that business is going to grow or not” The reason why it is important to change the question itself is the fact that it business on the ground which will make the difference between in final returns. Another thing is whether the management has seen good and bad times, because that is what gives them the ability to deliver in all conditions.
NPS investment: Why exit barrier is the biggest positive feature of the NPS, explains Sriram Iyer of HDFC Pension
Many individuals have concerns that their money will get stuck in the NPS till retirement. That’s not necessarily a bad thing because the money is at the right place. Investment returns can be enormous if held for the long term, Sriram Iyer tells ET Wealth.
ET Mutual Fund Explains: Looking to generate a target corpus of Rs 1 crore? Use Rule 15*15*15
The 15*15*15 rule is a simple strategy for MF investors to become crorepatis by investing Rs 15,000 monthly for 15 years, assuming a 15% annual return. This approach highlights the power of compounding over long-term investments, enabling individuals to achieve significant wealth accumulation with consistent contributions.
Date of house possession key for tax benefit under section 54 says ITAT; all you need to know
Section 54 tax benefit: The Mumbai bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) clarified that the date of possession is crucial for claiming a tax benefit under section 54 of the Income-tax Act. This ruling highlights the importance of timely investment in a new house to reduce tax liability on profits from selling an old property.
How to save Rs 1 crore with a monthly salary of Rs 25,000
Building a Rs 1 crore corpus with a Rs 25,000 salary requires discipline and time. Experts recommend consistent investment in equity mutual funds via SIPs for long-term wealth creation. Starting early and increasing SIP contributions can accelerate wealth creation significantly if you know the right tools. Further, you must consider factors like risk tolerance and investment tenure as well. ET Wealth Online explains how you can become a crorepati even with a salary of Rs 25,000 per month.
Bearing the brunt today, but good for long term: 6 stocks with pedigree from the financial services sector with upside potential of up to 28%
One of the best and probably also the worst part of the presentation of return performance of any stocks or for that matter any asset class is a small change in the date for the calculation and one can show whether the glass is half full or half empty. Probably this is happening with the financial service stocks. In the recent past a number of times they have been shown as under performers. But what is being omitted is the fact that over the long term these are stocks which have delivered very good returns and generated wealth. The reason for their short term underperformance is the fact that these stocks are over owned by FPI and because they are sellers in Indian equities these stocks have been facing pressure. But on a relative basis, the pressure in stock prices is far less as compared to what earlier such selling episodes used to bring. Given the fact that fundamentally these stocks are on strong footing as compared to what they were a few years back, it is better to have a look at them with a long term perspective.
SBI hikes FD interest rates but still less than what these 313 debt mutual funds have offered
SBI raises fixed deposit rates by up to 75 basis points, effective May 15, yet falls short compared to over 300 debt mutual funds offering higher annualized returns of 6.47% to 11.60%.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 20%, according to analysts
The way mid-cap stocks have performed in the last one week. The biggest question would be whether this is another short term profit booking move or a beginning of a long phase correction and valuation adjustment. The answer would depend on one thing, election results. The policy continuity will lead to continued re-rating of the mid-cap segment as operationally the working of mid-cap companies have seen maximum improvement in terms of cost of capital which is the biggest factor for a mid cap companies. During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, some of which are either the leaders of their sector or part of the top three companies which are known to be well managed. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
These largecaps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and upside potential of more than 20%
Just because the nifty has been trading in the red for the last few trading sessions, the word correction might be heard on the street. but the fact is that for the last many weeks, there has been a correction which has been taking place on the street. It is a sectoral correction which is taking place. The good part is that such kind of sectoral corrections are indicative of underlying bullishness and these corrections are part of any bull run. Though for all this will hold true only with a condition of policy continuity after elections. The only thing any investor needs to make sure is that in any corrective phase, bias when making fresh investment should be toward large cap stocks as there is a possibility that they would see less damage in corrections which are stronger in nature due to global or macro developments. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in May 2024
Tax -saving mutual funds or Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSSs) helps you to save income tax under Section 80C of the IT Act. You can invest a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh in ELSSs and claim tax deductions on your investments every financial year. Are you interested?
To build a corpus of Rs 5.3 crores in 30 years, one needs to invest Rs 17,000 per month
"There are 4 pillars of retirement income namely, social security, employment-based plans, personal retirement assets and family / social structure. Social security in India is not as developed or as widespread as the ones in advanced countries. Only people working in the organized sector and for the government are eligible for employment-based pension plans," says Suresh Soni, CEO, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.
How to plan your income tax savings for FY25 using ELSS mutual funds?
Plan tax savings for FY25 with ELSS funds. Invest Rs 1.5 lakh early using lumpsum, SIP, or STP. Consider various investment options for Section 80C benefits. ELSS offers higher returns than traditional options.
6 ELSS mutual funds outperform their benchmarks in 3,5,7, and 10 years
ETMutualFunds did a data crunching and found that six ELSS funds have consistently outperformed their respective benchmarks in 3, 5, 7, and 10 years, according to the data from ACE MF. Here are the consistent outperformers
ELSS or tax saving funds offer 5% return in March quarter; 56% outperform their benchmark
Out of 39 ELSS schemes, one scheme gave double digit return, 37 schemes gave single-digit return and one scheme gave negative return
These 13 tax-saving ELSS mutual funds deliver over 15% CAGR in 3 years
ELSS or tax saving funds helps investors to save taxes under Section 80 C. An investor can save up to Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year by investing in these funds. Here are 13 ELSS funds that offered over 15% CAGR in three years based on daily rolling returns, according to the data by ACE MF.
10 ELSS mutual funds deliver over 40% in FY24
ELSS or tax saving funds are mainly used to save taxes under Section 80 C. Investors can save up to Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year by investing in these funds. Here are 10 ELSS funds that offered over 40% in FY24, according to the data by ACE MF.
10 ELSS mutual funds offer over 15% returns, outperform benchmark in 3 and 5 years
ELSS or tax saving funds are mainly used to save taxes under Section 80 C. Investors can save up to Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year by investing in these funds. Here are the top 10 ELSS schemes that offered over 15% returns in 3 and 5 years and managed to outperform their respective benchmarks, according to the data by ACE MF.
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