For generations, Indian savers have relied on the familiar comfort of bank fixed deposits (FDs). They are simple, secure, and a cornerstone of conservative investing. However, in a world of rising aspirations, many investors find themselves asking: “Can my money do more?” If you’re looking for a way to earn higher returns without straying too […]

A practical, step-by-step guide on how to become a partner with IndiaBonds — covering registration, document requirements, KYC, agreement sign-off, dashboard access, and what to expect once your account goes live on the platform. Why Become a Partner with IndiaBonds? Many investors are now looking beyond fixed deposits. They want regular income, defined maturity, and […]

Imagine wanting to make your first investment. You have the money, you know what you want to buy, but then comes the paperwork: forms, signatures, KYC documents and a visit to the bank. For many first-time investors, opening a Demat account can seem like the most complicated part of getting started. Today, however, this process […]

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Union Budget for FY 2024-25 on February 1st, 2024. Here are some excerpts from the presentation: Fiscal Deficit In the Interim Union Budget of 2024-25, the government has revised India’s fiscal deficit target downwards to 5.8% of GDP for FY24 from the previously estimated 5.9% of GDP. It […]

If you have been investing for even a year or two, chances are you already have a mutual fund SIP running. ₹2,000 here, ₹5,000 there, quietly going in every month while you get on with life. It works. That is exactly why the SIP format has taken off the way it has in India. But […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from April 3-5, 2024. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: These decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from February 6-8, 2024. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: These decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from June 5-7, 2024. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: Part A: RBI’s Policy decision Rationale: 1. Inflation CPI headline inflation softened further during March-April, though persisting food inflation pressures […]

Open a list of mutual fund schemes and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. There are hundreds of options, and the names don’t always tell you what you’re actually signing up for. The good news is that all the different types of mutual funds follow a basic logic: every fund invests in something specific, for a […]