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Investors may scratch their heads at this paradox, in the US, weak economic growth and high inflation coexist with record stock indexes; in India, booming GDP growth has coincided with a market sell-off. The reason lies in what stock markets actually reflect and how money flows across borders. Markets price future company earnings and investor

Why Are Bond Yields Rising? You might have noticed headlines or class discussions about stock markets, but bonds are mostly ignored in everyday talk. Yet right now the bond market is booming, in a painful way. Long term interest rates on government debt have jumped sharply in the past few months. For example, the US

Nippon India Small Cap Fund is a small-cap equity mutual fund launched in 2010. It aims for long-term capital growth by investing mainly in stocks of smaller companies. The scheme’s investment approach focuses on companies outside the top 250 by market cap (by definition of small cap). The fund is managed by Samir Rachh (since

Nippon India Mid Cap Fund is a SEBI-registered open-ended mid-cap equity scheme, managed by Nippon India AMC. Launched in 1995 (as Reliance Growth Fund) and rebranded in 2003, it now has ~₹50,750 Cr AUM (Jul 2026). The fund aims for long-term capital growth through a research-based approach, following Nippon’s GARP (Growth at Reasonable Price) philosophy. Performance

Nippon India Large Cap Fund is a large-cap equity mutual fund (launched Aug 2007) that invests in India’s top ~100 companies. It aims for long-term capital growth by owning established leaders. As of late 2026, its AUM is ~₹54,200 Cr. Over 10 years it delivered ~14.4% p.a., beating the BSE 100 TRI (~12.8%) and the large-cap

Kotak Midcap Fund (launched Mar 30, 2007) is a mid-cap equity fund from Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund, aiming for long-term capital growth via mid-sized companies. It has a large AUM (~₹69,000 cr) and is managed by Atul Bhole since Jan 2024. The fund has delivered strong recent returns (about 19.8% p.a. over 5Y, 20.3% in 1Y

ICICI Prudential FlexiCap Fund (Growth option) is a large-capaggressive equity mutual fund launched on 17 July 2021. As a SEBI-defined FlexiCap fund, it invests across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks with no fixed allocation to any segment. The scheme must maintain at least 65% of its assets in equity and equity-related instruments at all times,

For NRIs and resident Indians alike, filing the correct ITR form is crucial. In 2026, ITR-1 (Sahaj) is for salaried individuals and pensioners (resident only) with simple income up to ₹50 lakh. ITR-2 covers individuals (resident or non-resident) and HUFs with capital gains, foreign income, or multiple house properties. ITR-3 is for individuals/HUFs with business

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) must balance Indian and foreign rules to manage savings, investments, taxes, and remittances. This guide covers NRI definitions, NRE/NRO/FCNR accounts, investment options (mutual funds, NPS, PPF, property), tax implications under Income Tax/FEMA/SEBI rules, repatriation limits, and estate planning. It includes practical examples, comparison tables, a regulatory timeline, key FAQs, and internal links