How to Claim Tax Benefits on Mutual Fund (ELSS)?
Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows investors to claim a deduction of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per financial year on investments such as the Public Provident Fund,…
How to Avoid LTCG Tax on Mutual Funds
The 2024 Union Budget introduced some significant changes to the taxation system. One of the most notable changes among them is the revision of the Long-Term Capital Gains and Short-Term…
What is STT in Mutual Fund and How Does It Work?
In 2004, the government introduced the Securities Transaction Tax to curb the problem of capital gains tax evasion by ensuring that a small tax is collected on every securities transaction,…
SEBI Revamps Nomination Norms for Mutual Funds and Demat Accounts: Aimed at Reducing Unclaimed Assets
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced comprehensive reforms to the nomination process for mutual fund and demat accounts, aiming to enhance transparency and reduce unclaimed assets…
Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Surge in December 2024: SIPs Hit Record ₹26,459 Crore
The mutual fund industry in India ended 2024 on a high note, achieving remarkable milestones that reflect growing investor confidence and an evolving investment culture. December 2024 marked a pivotal…
What is a Focused Equity Mutual Fund? How it works
In India, SEBI sets specific rules for different types of equity mutual funds to regulate them. For example, in large-cap funds, managers must invest at least 80% of the fund’s…