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Joydeep Sen

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ARTICLES BY JOYDEEP SEN

When we talk of volatility in the market and its impact on funds, we talk in terms of statistical measures. However, what matters to the end-user, i.e. the investor, is the returns over the holding period.

Recent market decline shows utility of hybrid funds vis-à-vis equity funds

3 min read . 23 Apr 2025

As of March 2024, 97.8% of the total number of deposit accounts (2.898 billion) are fully insured. Of the total assessable deposits of ₹218 lakh crore, 43.1% were insured.

Why you must protect your bank deposits

3 min read . 31 Mar 2025

The RBI cut the repo rate from 6.5% to 6.25% on 7 February.

RBI cut repo rate in Feb. Why did banks take so long to reduce interest rates?

3 min read . 19 Mar 2025

A correction was due any which way, as valuations were stretched. (Reuters)

Markets are correcting. It's time to consider contrarian investing.

3 min read . 10 Feb 2025

New RBI governor cut interest rates for the first time in almost five years to help spur a slowing economy as global risks intensify. (Photo: Bloomberg)

RBI kicks off rate cut cycle—what it means for borrowers and markets

2 min read . 07 Feb 2025

Let us discuss the amendments proposed in the taxation of debt and bullion products.

Budget 2025 wishlist: Parity between debt and equity taxation

4 min read . 22 Jan 2025

The rupee has depreciated about 3% since March.

What a weakening rupee means for India – and your portfolio

3 min read . 31 Dec 2024

This year's union budget removed the indexation benefit for debt mutual funds.

Make your investments more tax-efficient with these debt-oriented funds

3 min read . 15 Dec 2024

Revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra will be the next governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Photo: ANI

RBI cuts banks’ reserve requirements, a precursor to policy rate easing

3 min read . 10 Dec 2024

The fundamental difference between various investment products comes from two variables: risk and return. Image: Pixabay

Financial investment ideas: Need innovation in product and packaging

3 min read . 03 Nov 2024

Bank deposits grew by ₹24.3 trillion in the 12 months to March this year. (iStockphoto)

Bank deposits and mutual funds: cogs of the same wheel

3 min read . 30 Sep 2024

While the RBI says that it does not follow the Federal Reserve, any rate action by the US Fed will influence central banks all over the world, including India.

US Fed’s expected rate reversal: What’s at stake for India

3 min read . 09 Sep 2024

India's weight in the JPMorgan emerging markets bond index will move up to 10% by March 2025. Indian government securities will also be included in the Bloomberg index, in January. (iStockphoto)

Why India’s inclusion in the JPMorgan bond index is a moral victory for us

3 min read . 30 Jun 2024

The US Federal Reserve's favoured measure of inflation remained unchanged in April, according to government data published on 31 May, as services prices remained elevated. (AFP)

Why US inflation seems as relevant as India’s

4 min read . 10 Jun 2024

The portfolio of fixed income MFs comprise defined-return bearing instruments like corporate bonds, government bonds, bank certificates of deposit, corporate commercial papers, etc.

The importance of fixed income in your portfolio

4 min read . 13 May 2024

Investments in stocks abroad will be part of India’s LRS of $250,000 per financial year.

For investments abroad, opt for direct stocks

3 min read . 15 Apr 2024

The starting point of your “meter” so to say, for computation of indexation, is the financial year in which you make the investment.

The ‘March effect’ and indexation benefit in MFs

3 min read . 17 Mar 2024

There is a certain exposure to equity investments, say 50% or 70% of the portfolio, depending on risk appetite. (iStockphoto)

Incremental equity investments: options for those sitting on the fence

3 min read . 27 Feb 2024

Moat is one of the parameters for identifying stocks or funds. (iStockphoto)

The concept of moat in business and using it for investing advantage

3 min read . 15 Feb 2024

Cryptocurrencies aren't traditional assets like stocks, bonds, or gold, and their investment logic differs significantly.

Bitcoin ETFs approved by SEC: What’s in it for you?

1 min read . 13 Jan 2024