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Looking for the best small-cap mutual funds? These 5 funds generated over 20% annualised SIP returns over 10 years

Five small-cap mutual funds delivered annualised SIP returns of more than 20% over the past decade, highlighting the category's long-term wealth-creation potential. A comparison of three-, five- and 10-year returns also shows how leadership has evolved across different market cycles.

2 min read6 Aug 2026
Money

This one investment in your portfolio could be quietly hurting your wealth, here's how to find it

Many investors unknowingly hold investments that no longer create value or align with their financial goals. Experts explain how to identify these dead investments and decide whether they deserve a place in your portfolio.

3 min read6 Aug 2026
Money

What India's investors can learn from South Korea's market meltdown

South Korea's AI-driven stock market boom turned into a sharp rout within weeks. Here's what Indian investors can learn about leverage, passive investing, diversification and FOMO.

6 min read5 Aug 2026
Money

The great Indian savings paradox: more money saved, less wealth built

Indian households are among the world's most disciplined savers. But an increasing share of those savings is flowing into unproductive assets, limiting both long-term wealth creation and capital formation.

4 min read5 Aug 2026
Money

Mutual fund returns 2026: Pharma, small-cap funds outperform as last year's winners stumble

A sharp reversal has reshaped the mutual fund leaderboard in 2026, with many of last year's best-performing categories slipping. Here's what the latest data shows and why experts say investors should avoid chasing past returns.

3 min read5 Aug 2026
Money

NPS returns 2026: Tata tops 1-year equity performance, ICICI leads over 5 years; check full rankings

NPS returns can vary significantly depending on the pension fund manager and the asset class you choose. Here's how Tata, ICICI Prudential, HDFC, UTI and other pension funds performed over one, three and five years.

2 min read5 Aug 2026
Markets

SIF surge: how a new fund class is disrupting HNI investing in India, squeezing Category III AIFs and PMS providers

The launch of specialized investment funds (SIFs) with favourable tax structures and lower entry barriers has disrupted India's HNI investment market, forcing PMS and Category III AIF providers to either adapt.

5 min read5 Aug 2026
Money

SEBI's GARUDA framework cuts AIF launch time. Here's what it means for Alternative Investment Fund investors

SEBI's new GARUDA framework cuts the launch time for eligible AIF schemes to 10 working days. Experts explain how the reform could benefit investors while keeping regulatory safeguards intact.

3 min read4 Aug 2026
Money

Home prices and rental yields rise together in India's top cities, Noida and Gurugram top the list

ANAROCK study shows home prices and rental yields have risen together across India's top housing markets since 2019. Noida, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Hyderabad emerge as the biggest winners for residential property investors.

2 min read4 Aug 2026
Money

SGB redemption August 2026: RBI lists 6 Sovereign Gold Bond series eligible for early exit; check dates and eligibility

RBI's August 2026 redemption calendar lists six Sovereign Gold Bond tranches eligible for premature exit after the mandatory five-year holding period. Investors must apply within the prescribed window, as missing the deadline means waiting for the next eligible redemption date.

2 min read4 Aug 2026