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100% Annual Returns: Four Top-Performing PSU Mutual Funds Surpass Expectations

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Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) mutual funds have gained significant attention in recent times due to their impressive performance. In the last year, several PSU mutual funds have delivered outstanding returns, with some even surpassing the 100% annual return mark. This remarkable achievement has made these funds a focal point for investors seeking substantial growth in their portfolios. 1. SBI PSU Fund The SBI PSU Fund has been a standout performer in the mutual fund space, consistently delivering high returns. Over the past year, this fund has benefited from the strong performance of the PSU sector, particularly in energy, banking, and infrastructure. The fund's strategy of focusing on well-established, government-owned companies with strong fundamentals has paid off, providing investors with over 100% returns in the last year. 2. UTI PSU Equity Fund The UTI PSU Equity Fund is another top-performing mutual fund that has exceeded expectations. This fund primarily invests in equiti

Hindenburg Criticizes SEBI Chief Madhabi Buch Again: Short-Seller Claims Her Response Raises 'New Critical Questions'

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Recently, the short-seller Hindenburg Research has once again attacked the SEBI’s Chairperson Madhabi Buch. This comes after Buch’s responses to earlier charges, which according to Hindenburg, have raised ‘new critical questions’ into SEBI’s regulatory role and its handling of corporate governance. Background of the Criticism Earlier this year, Hindenburg Research, which has in recent years published detailed reports on various Indian companies and regulatory shortcomings, has accused SEBI of not paying enough attention to numerous corporate governance and market integrity problems. These accusations have been made in respect of the general structure of laws and regulations and to particular cases which, in Hindenburg’s opinion, reflect improper activities of SEBI or its inactivity, in the event which ended in negative consequences for investors and stability of the stock market. Such criticisms were directed at Madhabi Buch who succeeded Rangarajan as the SEBI chairperson early of the

Investing for Teens: What They Should Know

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Economics is a central element of individuals’ lives nowadays, and investing is an important tool that can help teenagers create the best financial future for themselves. Starting early enables teens to build on compound interests and, more importantly, cultivate good financial foundations.  Here’s what teens should know about investing: 1. Understanding the Basics To begin with, teens should know the basic concepts of investing, which are briefly touched on here. Investments can be anything from stocks and bonds all the way to mutual funds or actual property. It is also important to understand that every type of investment has corresponding levels of risks and benefits. Stocks are ownership certificates in companies, whereas bonds are debt instruments offered to companies or governments and mutual funds are investments in which many people contribute their money to be used in buying several assets. 2. The Power of Compounding This is one of the most significant benefits of, for exampl

When you are Investing in Index Funds what steps do you need to know

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funds are quite common and an ideal investment for those who are in search of long-term capital appreciation at moderate risks. These funds whose main objective is to mimic a particular market index, typically the S&P 500, consist of a basket of shares of the specific index.  Here are the steps you need to know when investing in index funds. 1. Understand What Index Funds Are It’s important therefore, to educate yourself on what index funds are, and how you can benefit from them before you invest. An index fund can be defined as mutual fund or an ETF, whose objective is to replicate the performance of a certain index. They provide the investor with rather diversified market exposure while costing relatively little to operate, which is why they remain popular among so many investors. 2. Determine Your Investment Goals Determine your objectives in investing and your time frame. Is your goal to save for retirement, a big ticket item or increase your net worth? Knowing your goals will