There has been an improvement in gender diversity in mutual fund management, with the number of female fund managers increasing to 32 this year from 30 a year ago and 18 in 2017. According to the recently released Morningstar Women Fund Managers Report 2022, that number only dropped after the 2020 pandemic, when it fell …
The term “financial freedom” or “financial independence” can mean different things to different people. For some, this may mean having enough financial resources to cover their living expenses, while for others it may mean having enough money to meet their financial goals or life choices. Financial freedom can also mean reducing debt. Take these steps …
The legal mandate to tax digital assets in this year’s budget speech was indeed a welcome and motivating move for the entire digital asset industry and the Web 3.0 market. While a flat 30% tax rate on profits from trading virtual digital assets (VDAs), announced by the Secretary of the Treasury, appeared to be a …
Earlier this month, HDFC Mutual Fund, the nation’s third-largest mutual fund company, announced the merger of six of its Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) into the HDFC Corporate Bond Fund. Elsewhere, and also in March, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund announced the merger of 17 of its own MPFs into its short duration fund and …
April 20 marks Cannabis Day, an international celebration of the potential of medical cannabis and cannabis culture in general. It is a day when people from all over the world come together to advocate for the liberalization and legalization of cannabis. Over time, this day has become a remarkable occasion for cannabis enthusiasts to come …
India’s crude oil production fell 2.67% in the year ended March 31 as the state-owned ONGC produced less than target, but natural gas production rose on the back of KG production per part of Reliance-BP. According to official data released by the Ministry of Petroleum. India’s crude oil production has declined in recent years. From …
India has urged its states to increase coal imports over the next three years to build up supplies and meet demand, four sources told Reuters, a move that should benefit world fuel prices already high due to the war. in Ukraine. The decision to increase imports underscores the severity of India’s fuel crisis, as coal …
India’s northwestern state of Rajasthan has planned power cuts for factories for four hours, becoming at least the third state to halt industrial activity to cope with surging power demand amid intense heat waves. Extreme heat continued to scorch much of South Asia this week, offering no respite from India’s hottest March on record and …