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Business News > Mint Authors > Sashind Ningthoukhongjam

Sashind Ningthoukhongjam

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Sashind writes on personal finance, mutual funds, and all things money. He is a regular host of the 'Why Not Mint Money?' podcast.

ARTICLES BY SASHIND NINGTHOUKHONGJAM

Applying for a home loan jointly can significantly increase borrowing capacity. (Image: Pixabay)

Why joint home loans could be a smart move for homebuyers

6 min read . 13 May 2025

$Investors still face several issues, from tiny but annoying stamp-duty cuts to unredeemable folios with fractional units. Photo: iStock$ Premium

Fund houses suggest these four tweaks to make mutual funds even more sahi

5 min read . 09 May 2025

Experts recommend switching from data-hungry apps to those that require minimal permissions. Image: Unsplash

Why do some stockbrokers want to access your contacts, calendar and other apps?

8 min read . 07 May 2025

If the insurer has already deposited the GST with the government, the NRI won't be able to claim a refund.

Here's how NRIs can save up to 18% GST on insurance premiums

4 min read . 01 May 2025

Arun Kumar, vice-president and head of research at FundsIndia backs value investing.

Why Arun Kumar of FundsIndia backs investment styles others are avoiding

7 min read . 29 Apr 2025

Srikanth Meenakshi, co-founder of PrimeInvestor.

My dogma on gold was unwise: Srikanth Meenakshi on lessons from a humbling year

4 min read . 24 Apr 2025

Banks have an incentive to push for such loan covers under bancassurance, say experts, (Image: Pixabay)

A loan insurance safeguards the family. But is it worth it?

7 min read . 22 Apr 2025

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Nippon Mutual Fund website has been down since a cyberattack on 9 April

2 min read . 17 Apr 2025

The account-opening process for low-income earners seeking to invest in mutual funds should be more streamlined,

Why sachet-sized MFs can still be hard for house help as an investment option

7 min read . 15 Apr 2025

Sebi will grant credit rating agencies licence to act aspast risk and return verification agency. (File Photo: Reuters)

Inside Sebi’s plan to verify investment performance claims

4 min read . 10 Apr 2025

A small drop in your home loan interest rate—triggered by an improved credit score—can save you lakhs over time. (Image: Pixabay)

Banks won’t tell you this, but a better credit score could mean a cheaper loan

5 min read . 08 Apr 2025

Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services (PPFAS) Ltd, known for its flagship flexi-cap scheme, is launching a wealth management division.

How PPFAS is trying to change wealth management with simple advice

6 min read . 03 Apr 2025

If you have two PPF accounts, be sure to tag one as primary. Image: Pixabay

Here's why you may want to open PPF accounts for your spouse, children & parents

2 min read . 03 Apr 2025

The mini-bear market has been an eye-opener for first-time investors. (Tarun Kumar Sahu/Mint)

Riders on the storm: Newbie investors get a dose of reality

12 min read . 31 Mar 2025

Devina Mehra, chairperson of First Global, speaks about her investing strategy, global stocks, Chinese markets, dollar index and more.

Buy the world: Devina Mehra’s advice for Indian investors

6 min read . 20 Mar 2025

Manipur’s investment ecosystem is broken—not just because of financial illiteracy, but due to systemic failures in outreach, regulation, and enforcement. (AI-generated representative image)

The state where Ponzi schemes thrive, but mutual funds barely exist

4 min read . 15 Mar 2025

Mutual funds have a ticket size of as low as ₹100, while PMS schemes require a minimum investment of ₹50 lakh.

Mutual funds vs portfolio management services: What’s right for you?

5 min read . 12 Mar 2025

How DSP Pension fund outperformed rivals (Source: PFRDA, DSP Pension Fund)

How DSP Pension Fund outperformed rivals

1 min read . 06 Mar 2025

Ramneek Kundra, chief investment officer of DSP pension fund, was earlier the fund manager of Taurus Tax Shield Fund.

How India’s youngest pension fund gamed a falling market to outdo older rivals

7 min read . 05 Mar 2025

Banks typically reward users for all credit card transactions. (Getty Images)

Credit card jugaad: Sharing can max out rewards but has risks

2 min read . 03 Mar 2025