Mutual Fund NAV Cut-Off Timings in India 2026: Which NAV You Get for SIP, Lumpsum, Redemption, Switch, Liquid & Overnight Funds
For purchases in mutual fund schemes other than liquid and overnight funds, the key general cut-off is 3:00 PM—but
Growth vs IDCW Mutual Funds in India 2026: Returns, NAV, Dividend Payout, Reinvestment, Taxation & Which Option to Choose
Growth and IDCW are options of a mutual fund scheme, not separate investment portfolios merely because the option name
How to Find Forgotten Mutual Fund Investments in India 2026: SEBI MITRA, Inactive Folios, MF Central, KYC & Claim Process
SEBI defines an inactive folio for MITRA as a mutual fund folio with units available but no investor-initiated financial
Debt Mutual Fund Duration in India 2026: Macaulay Duration, Modified Duration, YTM, Interest Rate Risk & How to Compare Funds
Duration tells you how sensitive a debt portfolio is to changes in interest rates and when its cash flows
Mutual Fund Side Pocketing in India 2026: Segregated Portfolio, Credit Event, NAV, Recovery, Taxation & Investor Rights
Side pocketing separates a stressed debt or money-market security from the rest of a mutual fund scheme. Existing investors
Target Maturity Funds in India 2026: How They Work, YTM, Maturity, Taxation, Risks & Comparison with FD and Bonds
A Target Maturity Fund (TMF) is usually a passive debt mutual fund or ETF built around a bond index
Mutual Fund Riskometer, Stress Tests & Portfolio Risk in India 2026: How to Judge a Fund Before Investing
The Riskometer is a useful first filter, not a complete fund-rating system. In 2026, mutual fund schemes use six
ETF vs Index Fund vs Fund of Funds in India 2026: Cost, Tracking Error and more
ETFs, index funds, and Funds of Funds can all provide diversified exposure, but the investor experience differs. ETFs trade
SIP & Mutual Fund Investing Guide for Indian Investors (2026)
You have heard about mutual funds. You have heard about SIPs. Your cousin does it, your colleague does it,
SIP vs Lump Sum Investment — Which is Better in India?
You’ve saved up some money and you’re ready to invest it in mutual funds. Now comes the question almost
