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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has opened a new window of opportunities for the Indian mutual fund industry by allowing online trading of MF units through stock exchanges. This move is intended to offer both investors and mutual fund houses a cost-effective and convenient way to trade in mutual funds. But this [...]

Endowment plans were the darling of insurance companies, before ULIPs came into the picture. Over the years they might have lost their top slot but are not out of demand; conservative investors still prefer them for their survival benefits, which are missing in term plans. ‘LIC Jeevan Anand’ is one such popular endowment assurance plan which also comes with whole life benefits.

Bonanza year 2009 ended on a happy note and would be remembered for many reasons. Indian stock markets recovered remarkably from their March 2009 lows and went on to register the best year-to-date (YTD) performance in the history of Indian stock market since 1991, with more than 80 per cent return in 2009 and above [...]

Mutual funds are an ideal product for the retail investors who do not have the required knowledge or time to invest in stocks. They have become an effective means to create wealth by maximising returns and minimising risks.

Year 2009 turned out to be a significant year for many reasons. The Indian investor ushered in the year with the country’s economy still reeling under the effects of sub-prime crisis that engulfed global economies and led to the fall of giants like Lehman Brothers. At home front too the signs were not positive. Satyam fraud scandal shocked everyone, putting a question mark on the credibility of the country’s tech services industry. But slowly and steadily, things changed for the better. The government along with the Reserve Bank of India helped with their monetary and fiscal policies. The faith in Satyam was somewhat restored by employing some tough measures, including a gradual leadership change.