Portfolio
₹50 lakh retirement corpus: How to invest in SCSS, mutual funds, equities and other assets — CA offers tips
Secure retirement planning can turn a ₹50 lakh retirement corpus into a balanced income engine. Here is how you can blend SCSS, mutual funds, equities and debt for inflation-beating, tax-efficient long-term financial stability.
5 min read16 Apr 2026Primary markets may start seeing some traction in Q2: BofA Securities' Maheswari
Don’t expect primary markets to re-open with a bang; they will likely creep back up once volatility compresses, says Arbind Maheswari, head of India equities at BofA Securities. When markets are steady and rising, investors start looking for investable ideas at scale, he adds.
3 min read16 Apr 2026FPI shift: Out of IT, into infra in FY26—what’s in store for FY27?
Record outflows in FY26 mask a sharp rotation, with investors exiting IT and defensives while selectively backing capital goods, telecom and metals amid shifting earnings visibility.
3 min read14 Apr 2026The great FPI exit: Why this may be a long-term opportunity
Foreign investors have pulled ₹1.8 trillion from Indian equities in FY26 — a 34-year record. But history suggests such sentiment-driven sell-offs may offer long-term investors rare entry points.
3 min read14 Apr 2026Axis Max Life Diversified Equity Fund II: An Actively Managed Fund for Wealth Creation
The Axis Max Life Diversified Equity Fund II is a new actively managed fund focusing on long-term capital appreciation with 80% equity exposure. It aims to reduce volatility and optimise returns, leveraging a professional management team, and is available through ULIP offerings for policyholders.
8 min read14 Apr 2026Holding multiple mutual funds isn't diversification, says Nikunj Saraf; shares 3 pillars of an ideal portfolio
The smart approach in the current market is deploying capital in 3-4 tranches over the next quarter, increasing SIP amounts right now when more units are being bought at lower prices, and focusing on sectors where earnings resilience is visible regardless of crude, says Nikunj Saraf.
7 min read13 Apr 2026FPIs outflows hit ₹1.8 lakh crore YTD. Where are foreign investors headed as they dump Indian stocks?
FPIs have pulled out ₹1.8 lakh crore from Indian equities in 2026, influenced by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. Investments are now focusing on markets like Taiwan and Japan, although mutual fund inflows show positive market signs, depending on future geopolitical developments.
4 min read13 Apr 2026Indian rupee down 3% YTD: How does a falling rupee impact NRI investors' portfolios?
The rupee has emerged as one of the weakest performers among major global currencies during the period. A depreciating rupee creates a mixed outcome for NRI investors.
3 min read10 Apr 2026Is diversifying into real estate a good idea when your portfolio has 60% equity exposure?
With 60% already in equity and a ₹75 lakh windfall in hand, should a 40-year-old add real estate or rebalance for retirement and children’s education goals?
2 min read8 Apr 2026US-Iran war: How to rebalance your portfolio beyond the traditional 60/40? Goldman Sachs answers
Goldman Sachs reports that despite the Iran war impacting markets, diversified portfolios have shown limited damage, with a modest 5% decline. The firm suggests rethinking portfolio strategies to balance growth, inflation protection, and risk mitigation in the current environment.
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