Mutual Funds
What Is a Mutual Fund? Meaning, How It Works, Types and Risks
Learn what a mutual fund is, how it pools money, how NAV and units work, major fund types, costs, risks and how…
23 min read · October 17, 2026Mutual Funds
Learn mutual funds in India step by step, from NAV, units and fund categories to SIPs, plan choices, costs, taxation, risk and a practical fund-selection framework.
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Types of Mutual Funds in India: Equity, Debt, Hybrid and Other Categories
Understand the types of mutual funds in India, including equity, debt, hybrid, life cycle, index, ETF and fund of funds categories under…
32 min read · October 17, 2026
Mutual Funds
What Is NAV in Mutual Funds? Meaning, Formula and Examples
Learn what NAV in mutual funds means, how NAV is calculated, how units are allotted, and why a lower NAV does not…
25 min read · October 17, 2026
Mutual Funds
SIP vs Lumpsum: Differences, Benefits, Risks and Examples
Compare SIP vs lumpsum mutual fund investing, including differences, examples, risks, rupee-cost averaging and a practical framework to choose.
23 min read · October 17, 2026
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Direct vs Regular Mutual Funds: Expense Ratio and Return Differences
Compare direct vs regular mutual funds, including expense ratio, NAV, returns, advice, switching rules and the plan suited to different investors.
22 min read · October 17, 2026
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Growth vs IDCW in Mutual Funds: Difference, Tax, NAV and Which Is Better?
Growth vs IDCW mutual funds explained with NAV impact, IDCW tax, TDS, compounding, SWP comparison, examples and a practical decision framework.
23 min read · October 17, 2026
Mutual Funds
Expense Ratio in Mutual Funds: Meaning, TER, Calculation and Impact on Returns
Learn expense ratio in mutual funds, TER and BER under 2026 rules, calculation formula, daily NAV deduction and long-term impact on returns.
28 min read · October 17, 2026
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Exit Load in Mutual Funds: Meaning, Calculation, SIP Rules and Examples
Learn exit load in mutual funds, the 2026 SEBI cap, formula, SIP and FIFO rules, switches, partial redemption and practical examples.
29 min read · October 17, 2026
Mutual Funds
Mutual Fund Taxation in India 2026: Equity, Debt, LTCG, STCG and IDCW Tax Rules
Learn mutual fund taxation in India for 2026, including equity fund LTCG and STCG, debt-fund Section 50AA rules, IDCW tax, SIP tax…
24 min read · October 17, 2026
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How to Choose a Mutual Fund in India: 15-Point Checklist for Beginners
Learn how to choose a mutual fund in India with a practical 15-point checklist covering goals, risk, category, returns, benchmark, costs, portfolio,…
30 min read · October 17, 2026