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Though, under the new tax regime you may end up paying no tax on income up to Rs 7.5 lakh and and pay tax at a lower rate when your income goes higher, but old tax regime offers higher tax saving opportunities with various deductions and exemptions. However, these deduction can not be claimed by all taxpayers and apply on only select individuals. Hence, it makes sense for you to check which tax regime will help you save higher tax.
Budget 2023 made the new income tax regime the default regime. Since this regime doesn’t give Section 80C benefits, ELSS, or tax-saving mutual funds, have lost their tax-benefit edge. Aside from taxpayers who would still opt for the old tax regime, it remains to be seen if ELSS funds can sell themselves purely on performance.
The decision to invest in large-cap funds hinges on your circumstances and investment objectives. Although large-cap funds may present lower potential returns compared to smaller companies, they have the potential to deliver consistent and stable growth over the long term.
PGIM India Mutual Fund and Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund have introduced their respective Large & Midcap Funds, following a trend of other asset management companies launching similar funds. These funds provide a combination of stability and growth potential by investing in both large & mid-cap stocks.
Instead of completely stopping mutual fund investments, investors can reduce their SIP or lump-sum amounts and diversify their portfolio to include safer assets like debt funds or gold.
Deciding whether to boost your SIP amount during a market decline is a frequent challenge encountered by investors. Various factors must be weighed, and the optimal decision hinges on your circumstances and risk tolerance.
Mutual fund SIP has become a popular tool for small retail investors to do small regular savings and get the benefit of higher returns from equity market. This facility empowers these small retail investors in a big way. However, the banking facility of ECS/NACH debit which allows automatic monthly deduction can turn this into a nightmare with very high bounce charges especially for small investors if they miss even one investment payment.
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Two financial options leveraging home equity: Reverse Mortgages for seniors (aged 60+) seeking steady income and Loan Against Property (LAP) for property owners of any age needing lump-sum funds, each carrying distinct features and implications.