SEBI has just changed the rules for Mutual Fund Investment in Name of Minor through a circular on 24 Dec 2019. Yes, the minor child can also invest in mutual funds, by simply fulfilling these guidelines. Here are the details & answers to all questions related to mutual fund investments by a minor. Let’s alsoRead More
What is ESG Investing?
ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance. These are the 3 main areas representing the pillars of sustainable investment. Many MF companies are either launching a new fund under this category and many are changing old funds to this new style. Let us see ESG Investing meaning & funds in India investing as per ESGRead More
Understanding Cancer Insurance Policy
Cancer is common & wide-spreading. Being paranoid or denying is not an answer. One has to be ready for it. Just look around you – family, friends & office. You can feel the proximity. Option – Be Ready – Mentally & Financially. And, financially you can depend on a Cancer Insurance Policy. Worldwide 18.1 croreRead More
New Year Resolution- Focusing DECADE & not 2020
It really itches when someone still asks – What’re your new year resolution for 2020? I too have a long list of resolutions (regrets) which I could not fulfill. My view is – mind is made to bluff you! It can make you form a resolution, think of ways to break the resolution, fill youRead More
PPF 2019 (7 New Changes & New PPF Forms)
Government just changed & tweaked, the norms for PPF or Public Provident Fund. These changes were made on 12 Dec 2019. Here is what changed in the New PPF 2019 guidelines. Also, download the new PPF forms. New PPF forms (1-5) are available at the last of this post. These guidelines will be called asRead More
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme – Updated 2023
The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) 2019 will replace the SCSS 2014 is a very good option for retired persons. This scheme got major updates & changes on 7 Nov, 2023 (mentioned below). The SCSS offers an attractive rate of return and interest is paid quarterly. This makes it a perfect product for senior citizensRead More