Kailash Kulkarni, CEO of HSBC Mutual Fund, advises balancing SIPs with lump-sum investments for a secure retirement. He highlights common SIP mistakes, emphasizing the importance of aligning investments with financial goals and diversifying across asset classes. Kulkarni also suggests balancing mutual funds with NPS and utilizing systematic withdrawal plans for retirees, noting the growing maturity of Indian mutual fund investors.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap