Debt mutual funds are still attractive as they allow tax deferral, diversification and on-demand money access, says Dhirendra Kumar, CEO of Value Research. Changes to the tax bill mean any returns from mutual funds or bank deposits will be considered taxable income. The advantages of PPF, post office or MIP schemes are their assured returns, unlike mutual funds. Long-term fixed income investors should opt for safe, low-risk vehicles
Bitcoin trades near $76K, Ethereum at $2,240 as tech selloff, strong US jobs data weigh on crypto markets
Bitcoin hovered near $76,000 and Ethereum around $2,240 as technology stock weakness, AI spending concerns and US crypto legislation uncertainty weighed on sentiment. Despite modest