Financial planners recommended aggressive hybrid funds for first-time investors because they combine equity and debt, offering reduced volatility. The category manages ₹2.19 lakh crore of assets in 31 schemes and has favorable tax treatment. These funds are ideal for conservative investors seeking automatic asset allocation and moderate risk, with a minimum five-year investment horizon.
Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears, US inflation lift dollar
The euro reached a 17-month low against the dollar due to worries over France’s budget deficit. Concerns about a potential euro-zone debt crisis have heightened
October 5, 2026