Mutual fund houses in 2024 have launched around 170 new funds, with a significant focus on passive schemes like index funds and ETFs. Experts suggest investors consider large-cap passive funds due to their lower expense ratios, while cautioning about the risks associated with sectoral and thematic funds.
Insurers plan performance-linked battery cover as EVs gain traction
Insurers are adapting motor insurance for electric vehicles (EVs) to address battery-related risks, a major EV cost component. Performance-linked battery failure coverage is being developed,