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Building Your Child’s Education Fund: A Smart Mutual Fund Guide (2025)

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  India’s economy continues to be one of the fastest growing in the world. Despite global uncertainties, the Indian stock market has shown remarkable resilience, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex touching new all-time highs in 2025. Let’s look at what’s driving this growth and what it means for investors like you. 🔍 Current Market Snapshot (as of July 2025): Nifty 50: ~25,204.10 ( ▲ ~0.48% YoY) as on 15 July 2025 Sensex: ~82,617.02 ( ▲ ~0.44% YoY) as on 15 July 2025 India’s GDP Growth (FY24-25): Estimated at 7.5% – among the highest globally Inflation: Currently around 3.34% – within RBI’s target FII Inflows: Foreign investors remain bullish on India 📊 Key Drivers Behind the Growth: Robust Domestic Consumption: The Indian middle class is growing, driving strong demand across sectors like FMCG, autos, and housing. Government Reforms: Policies like the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme, Make in India, and infrastructure inves...

Nifty 50 at 25,000 What It Means for Your Mutual Fund Investments

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  Nifty 50 at 25,000: What It Means for Your Mutual Fund Investments The Nifty 50, India’s benchmark equity index, has surged by 892.55 points , or 3.70% , over the past month, closing at 25,018.10 on May 19. This rise reflects more than just numbers—it's a sign of strengthening investor confidence, a resilient economy, and strong corporate earnings. The index is now inching closer to its 52-week high of 26,277.35 , sparking optimism across market participants. 🔍 Market Overview Monthly High : 25,062.95 Monthly Low : 24,965.80 Previous Close : 25,019.80 52-Week High : 26,277.35 52-Week Low : 21,281.45 Despite some short-term dips in April, the market has shown a strong recovery in May, riding on the back of favourable domestic and global cues. 🚀 Key Drivers of the Rally Robust Corporate Earnings – Especially in banking, auto, and IT sectors. Strong Retail Participation – SIPs and retail mutual fund investments have hit record highs. Stable Macroeco...

ESG Mutual Funds in India: Aligning Investments with Values in 2025

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  ESG Mutual Funds in India: Aligning Investments with Values in 2025 In recent years, there's been a significant shift in investment strategies, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical considerations. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) mutual funds have emerged as a popular choice for investors aiming to align their financial goals with their personal values.​ Performance Snapshot of Top ESG Mutual Funds (as of early 2025) Fund Name 1-Year Return 3-Year Return AUM ( ₹ Cr) Expense Ratio ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund 31.89% 18.55% 1,528.70 1.01% Quant ESG Equity Fund 28.27% 20.99% 312.26 0.79% Axis ESG Integration Strategy Fund 25.91% 10.73% 1,334.37 1.27% SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund 22.96% 13.36% 5,806...