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ELSS Lock-in, LTCG Tax and Exit Strategy: A Complete Guide

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:22 +0530

ELSS lock-in ends at 3 years but don't auto-redeem. Learn LTCG tax at 12.5%, Rs 1.25 lakh exemption, per-SIP lock-in rules, and smart tax-efficient exit strategies.

SEBI's 2026 Mutual Fund Categorisation Overhaul: Six Changes Every Investor Must Know

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:38:51 +0530

SEBI's Feb 2026 circular expands the number of MF categories to 40, ends solution-oriented schemes, adds Life Cycle Funds, and mandates 50% overlap caps. Learn what this means.

Rolling Returns vs Point-to-Point Returns: What Fund Factsheets Do Not Tell You

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:32:32 +0530

Trailing returns change with the calendar. Rolling returns reveal true fund consistency. Learn how to check rolling returns for Indian mutual funds and which metric to trust.

Nifty Death Cross and Index Fund Investing: What the 2026 Decline Means for Your SIP

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:14:07 +0530

The Nifty 50 formed a death cross in March 2026. Learn why stopping your SIP is a mistake, what history says about recoveries, and how to stay invested.

Building Financial Freedom, Decade by Decade

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0530

Dhirendra Kumar walks through every decade, from your first salary to your last....................................................................

Fund manager revisions in some schemes of Sundaram Mutual Fund

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:32:42 +0530

Sundaram Mutual Fund has declared change in the fund managers of its few schemes

Madhukumar Nair designated as CEO of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:29:58 +0530

Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund has announced appointment of CEO

ICICI Prudential Nifty SDL Sep 2026 Index Fund to merge into ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:14:17 +0530

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund merges ICICI Prudential Nifty SDL Sep 2026 Index Fund into ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

Has the market punished KEC International enough?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:32:07 +0530

KEC International's stock has fallen 63 per cent from its peak despite record orders. Here's what its cash flow, debt, margins and working capital reveal.

A global fund reopens even as others keep shutting

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:04:47 +0530

Some global mutual funds have reopened SIPs while others remain frozen. See which funds are open, why limits matter and how global ETFs compare..

When profit doesn't equal cash

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:29:29 +0530

Cash conversion cycle shows how long cash stays tied up in operations. Here's how inventory, receivables and payables affect a company's cash flow.

Succession plans do not stop the fall

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:23:07 +0530

Godrej Consumer named Aasif Malbari as CEO after Sudhir Sitapati's exit, yet the stock hit its lower circuit. Here's what investors should assess.

Share Buybacks: How Retail Investors Can Participate and Profit

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:13:46 +0530

Learn how share buybacks work in India, the record date rules, entitlement vs acceptance ratio, and the new 2026 capital gains tax on buyback gains.

Dividend Investing in India: Build Passive Income From Quality Stocks

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:07:47 +0530

Learn how to build a dividend portfolio in India, spot yield traps early, and use payout ratio and FCF coverage to pick sustainable income stocks.

Stock Portfolio Rebalancing: When and How to Do It Right

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:59:54 +0530

Learn when and how to rebalance your stock portfolio in India using the 8-10% drift rule, tax-efficient SIP strategies, and the annual LTCG tax exemption.

Resumption of lumpsum subscriptions in two schemes of HDFC Mutual Fund

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:09:46 +0530

HDFC Mutual Fund has announced resumption of lumpsum subscriptions in its HDFC Gold ETF and HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund

LTCG and STCG Tax on Stock Gains: A Practical Guide for FY 2026-27

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:16:15 +0530

Understand LTCG and STCG tax on stock gains for FY 2026-27 – 20% STCG, 12.5% LTCG, Rs 1.25 lakh exemption, tax-loss harvesting, and which ITR form to file.

Specialised Investment Funds: The Rs 10 Lakh Category Explained

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:06:54 +0530

SEBI's Specialised Investment Funds let you access long-short strategies at Rs 10 lakh – with mutual fund taxation. Understand minimums, risks, and how SIFs compare to PMS and AIF.

Resumption of lumpsum subscriptions in Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:01:56 +0530

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund announces resumption of lumpsum subscriptions in its Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund

Quant fell 16%, then rose 37%. Sandeep Tandon explains

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0530

Quant Mutual Fund's Sandeep Tandon on the VLRT framework, why the fund's short and long-term rankings diverge, and who should avoid a fund run this actively.