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Mutual funds are pooled investment schemes where multiple investors contribute funds, which are then managed by professionals to invest in stocks, bonds, or other assets. They offer diversification, professional management, and potential long-term growth.
The best mutual fund for 2026 depends on your risk appetite and financial goals. Equity funds may be suitable for long-term growth, while debt funds provide stability. Consulting a financial advisor or reviewing top-performing funds can help in making an informed decision.
You can start a systematic investment plan (SIP) with as little as Rs. 500 per month. There is no upper limit, and you can choose an amount based on your financial goals, investment horizon, and risk tolerance.
There are different types of SIPs, including regular SIPs, flexible SIPs (where investment amounts vary), top-up SIPs (where investment increases periodically), and perpetual SIPs (without an end date). Each type offers different benefits based on investor preferences.
A systematic investment plan (SIP) allows investors to invest a fixed amount in mutual funds at regular intervals. It averages out market volatility through rupee cost averaging and helps build wealth over time through disciplined investing.
SIPs are not risk-free as they are market-linked investments. However, they offer better risk mitigation through diversification and regular investing. The safety of a SIP depends on the type of mutual fund chosen—debt funds are relatively safer than equity funds.
Stock investment involves buying shares of a company to gain ownership and earn returns through dividends and capital appreciation. In India, stocks are traded on exchanges like NSE and BSE, and investors can buy them via a Demat and trading account.
Yes, you can invest Rs. 10 in the share market if a stock is available at that price. Some penny stocks and fractional investment options allow small investments, but transaction charges and brokerage fees should be considered before investing.
Stocks can be a good investment as they offer higher returns than traditional options like FDs and savings accounts. However, they also carry market risks. Investing in fundamentally strong companies and holding stocks for the long term can yield better growth.
To buy stocks in India, you need to open a Demat and trading account with a SEBI-registered broker. After completing KYC, you can place buy orders via online trading platforms or mobile apps linked to your account.
Many brokers offer a free Demat account opening, but maintenance charges (AMC) may apply. Some platforms provide zero AMC for the first year or waive fees if a minimum trading volume is maintained. Always check the brokerage charges before opening an account.
One major disadvantage of a Demat account is the annual maintenance charges (AMC). Also, investors may incur transaction fees on buying and selling shares. Additionally, fraudulent activities like unauthorized share transfers are risks if security measures are not followed.
There is no minimum balance requirement for a Demat account in India. You can keep your account empty without holding stocks, but brokers may charge an annual maintenance fee, depending on the service provider's policies.
A Demat account itself is not taxed, but the earnings from stocks (capital gains and dividends) are taxable. Short-term capital gains (STCG) are taxed at 15%, while long-term capital gains (LTCG) above Rs. 1,00,000 are taxed at 10%.
A Demat account cannot be opened by individuals who fail KYC verification, such as those without valid PAN, Aadhaar, or bank account. Minors need a guardian’s supervision, and NRIs must follow specific FEMA regulations before opening an account.
A fixed deposit (FD) is a savings scheme where you invest a lump sum with a bank or financial institution for a fixed tenure at a predetermined interest rate. The amount grows with interest over time, and you receive the maturity amount at the end of the term.
FDs are a good investment for risk-averse individuals looking for guaranteed returns. They offer stable interest rates and security but may not provide inflation-beating returns compared to market-linked investments like mutual funds.
The maturity amount of an FD is calculated based on the principal amount, tenure, and interest rate. The formula for compound interest is A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where P is the principal, r is the interest rate, n is the compounding frequency, and t is the tenure.
Insurance primarily provides financial protection, but certain plans, like endowment policies or ULIPs, also offer savings components. These plans combine life cover with a return on investment, making them a mix of insurance and savings.
An insurance savings plan is a policy that combines life insurance with wealth accumulation. It provides periodic returns along with financial protection, ensuring that policyholders save systematically while securing their family’s future.
Some insurance policies, like endowment and money-back plans, offer both risk coverage and guaranteed returns. Since these plans help policyholders accumulate wealth over time while ensuring financial security, they are often considered savings schemes.
A good savings plan depends on individual financial goals. Fixed deposits, recurring deposits, PPF, mutual funds, and insurance-linked savings plans are popular options. A combination of these ensures liquidity, growth, and security.
The best way to save money depends on factors like risk appetite and financial goals. Options like FDs, PPF, and savings accounts are safe, while mutual funds and stocks offer higher returns over the long term but come with risks.
The five key steps in savings are setting a financial goal, budgeting income and expenses, choosing the right savings plan, automating savings contributions, and regularly reviewing and adjusting savings strategies to stay on track.
The 25-25-50 savings rule suggests allocating 25% of income for short-term goals, 25% for long-term savings and investments, and 50% for essential expenses. It helps maintain a balanced approach to saving, investing, and managing daily finances.
Disclaimer for Fixed Deposit
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For the FD calculator, the actual returns may vary slightly if the Fixed Deposit tenure includes a leap year.
Disclaimer for Mutual Funds
Bajaj Finance Limited ("BFL") is registered with the Association of Mutual Funds in India ("AMFI") as a distributor of third party Mutual Funds (shortly referred as "Mutual Funds) with
ARN No. 90319
BFL does NOT:
(i) provide investment advisory services in any manner or form:
(ii) carry customized/personalized suitability assessment:
(iii) carry independent research or analysis, including on any Mutual Fund schemes or other investments; and provide any guarantee of return on investment
In addition to displaying the Mutual fund products of Asset Management Companies, some general information is sourced from third parties, is also displayed on As-is basis which should NOT be construed as any solicitation or attempt to effect transactions in securities or the rendering any investment advice, Mutual Funds are subject to market risks including loss of principal amount and investor should read all Scheme/Offer related documents carefully. The NAV of units issued under the Schemes of mutual funds can go up or down depending on the factors and forces affecting capital markets and may also be affected try changes in the general level of interest rates. The NAV of the units issued under the scheme may be affected, inter-alia by changes in the interest rates, trading volumes, settlement periods, transfer procedures and performance of individual securities forming part of the Mutual Fund. The NAV will inter-alia be exposed to Price/Interest Rate Risk and Credit Risk, Past performance of any scheme of the Mutual fund do not indicate the future performance of the Schemes of the Mutual Fund. BFL shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or shortfall incurred try the investors. There may be other/better alternatives to the investment avenues displayed by BFL Hence, the final investment decision shall at all times exclusively remain with the investor alone and BFL, shall not be liable or responsible for any consequences thereof.
Disclaimer for Stocks Trading
*Disclaimer for Bajaj Finance Limited ('BFL'):
Stock trading business is carried by Bajaj Financial Securities Limited ("BFSL"), a broker and Depository Participant registered with Securities Exchange Board of India and offers various products/services related to Securities market (Securities market products/services). BFL merely facilitates display of data shared by BFSL on its webpage/mobile application. Such data received from BFSL, or any of its service providers is on "as is" basis. BFL does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness of such data displayed herein.
When you opt to avail the Securities market products/services of BFSL by clicking on the BFSL weblink/mobile app, you will be redirected to BFSL's web page/mobile app for initiation and completion of the transaction. You are supposed to exercise independent diligence by reading all the related documents carefully before deciding to invest in Securities market Products/services.
BFL is a Non-Banking Financial Company carrying the business of acceptance of deposits and providing lending solutions to Retail and Corporate customers. BFL does not offer nor advice on Securities market products/services and shall not be liable or responsible for any of your investment decision."
**Disclaimer: For Bajaj Financial Securities Limited
Investments in securities market are subject to market risk, read all the related documents carefully before investing. Brokerage will not exceed the SEBI prescribed limit. All leveraged intraday positions will be squared off the same day. There is no restriction on withdrawal of unutilized margin amount. Trade Recommendations are research-calls provided under the SEBI Research Analyst guidelines. Visit https://www.bajajbroking.in/disclaimer for complete disclaimer.
Securities market Products/services are made available only at the discretion of BFSL and subject to the individual contractual terms and conditions of the respective Securities market products/services. You shall be the sole owner of any decision to invest in any BFSL's Securities market products/services.
Securities market products/services may be withdrawn or amended at any time by BFSL without notice and your recourse in such case would be directly to reach out BFSL at connect@bajajfinserv.in or 1800 833 8888.
Disclaimer for Savings Plan
*T&C Apply - Bajaj Finance Limited (‘BFL’) is a registered corporate agent of third party insurance products of Bajaj Life Insurance Company Limited, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, Future Generali Life Insurance Company Limited, Bajaj General Insurance Company Limited, SBI General Insurance Company Limited, ACKO General Insurance Limited, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited, The New India Assurance Company Limited, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited, Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited , Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited, Manipal Cigna Health Insurance Company Limited and Care Health Insurance Company Limited under the IRDAI composite CA registration number CA0101. Please note that, BFL does not underwrite the risk or act as an insurer. Your purchase of an insurance product is purely on a voluntary basis after your exercise of an independent due diligence on the suitability, viability of any insurance product. Any decision to purchase insurance product is solely at your own risk and responsibility and BFL shall not be liable for any loss or damage that any person may suffer, whether directly or indirectly. Please refer insurer's website for Policy Wordings. For more details on risk factors, terms and conditions and exclusions please read the product sales brochure carefully before concluding a sale. Tax benefits applicable if any, will be as per the prevailing tax laws. Tax laws are subject to change. Tax laws are subject to change. BFL does NOT provide Tax/Investment advisory services. Please consult your advisors before proceeding to purchase an insurance product. Visitors are hereby informed that their information submitted on the website may also be shared with insurers. BFL is also a distributor of other third-party products from Assistance Services providers such as CPP Assistance Services Pvt. Ltd., Bajaj Finserv Health Ltd. etc. All product information such as premium, benefits, exclusions, sum insured, value added services, etc. are authentic and solely based on the information received from the respective insurance company or the respective Assistance service provider company.
Note – While we have made all efforts and taken utmost care in gathering precise information about the products, features, benefits, etc. However, BFL cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. We request our customers to conduct their research about these products and refer to the respective product’s sales brochures before concluding their sale.
Above illustration considering Male | Standard Life | Premium Amount ₹834 | Premium Payment mode - monthly mode | Age 18 years | Sum assured is 10 times of Annualized premium. | Policy term 20 years| Premium payment term 10 years| Sum Assured on Death (at inception of the Policy) ₹ 1,00,080 | Premium shown above is exclusive of any extra Premium, rider Premium, Goods & Service tax/any other applicable tax levied, subject to changes in tax laws if any | Assuming the policy holder survived till end of policy term.
***Get ₹ 1 lakh sum assured starting Rs. 646 monthly
Healthy male, age 18 years, Premium excl. tax. This is for PPT: 7 & PT: 15.
1 lakh sum assured is the guaranteed maturity benefit at the end of 15 years after paying all the premiums for 7 years.
1 lakh death benefit if the customer dies during the policy tenure while the policy is in active status.
1. Provided all due premiums have been paid and the policy is in force
2. Conditions Apply-The Guaranteed benefits are dependent on policy term, premium payment term availed along with other variable factors. For more details please refer to sales brochure.
3. Tax benefits as per prevailing tax laws in India. You are requested to consult your tax consultant and obtain independent advice for eligibility before claiming any benefit under the policy.
Above illustration is for Bajaj Life LongLife Goal III is A Unit-linked Non-Participating Whole Life Insurance Plan (UIN:116L203V01) considering Male aged 25 years | Standard Life | Policy term (PT) - 20 years | Premium Payment Term (PPT) - 10 years | Maturity Age- 85 | Total premiums paid Rs. 3,00,000 | Monthly Premium Payment Mode | Sum Assured Rs. 2,10,000 | Incase of unfortunate death during the 7th policy year, death benefit payable at 4% and 8% will be Rs. 2,56,878. This illustration is considering investment in "Pure Stock Fund - ULIF02721/07/06PURESTKFUN116” through Investor Selectable Portfolio Strategy and Goods & Service Tax (GST) of 18%.
LongLife Goal III
Assumed investment return on 20nd Policy Year CAGR*
Rs. 3,65,12,889 @ 8%*
Rs. 1,70,40,944 @ 4%*
*To be paid as a percentage of annualized premium and is paid at the end of every 5years starting from 10th policy year.
Tax benefits as per prevailing Section 10(10D) and Section 80C (under old tax regime) of the Income Tax Act shall apply. You are requested to consult your tax consultant and obtain independent advice for eligibility before claiming any benefit under the policy
Returns less than or equal to 1 year are absolute. Returns greater than 1 year are compounded annualised growth rate (CAGR), Past performance is not indicative of future performance
Above illustration is for Bajaj Life Goal Assure IV is A Unit-linked Non-Participating Individual Life Savings Insurance Plan (UIN: 116L204V01) considering Male aged 25 years | Standard Life | Policy term (PT) - 20 years | Premium Payment Term (PPT) - 20 years | Total premiums paid Rs. 50,40,000 | Monthly Premium Payment Mode | Sum Assured Rs. 25,20,000 | Incase of unfortunate death during the 7th policy year, death benefit payable at 4% and 8% will be Rs. 25,20,000. This illustration is considering investment in "Pure Stock Fund - ULIF02721/07/06PURESTKFUN116” through Investor Selectable Portfolio Strategy and Goods & Service Tax (GST) of 18%.
Goal Assure IV
Assumed investment return on 20nd Policy Year CAGR*
Rs. 1,01,94,963 @ 8%*
Rs. 66,47,741 @ 4%*
Above illustration is for Bajaj Life Bajaj Life Smart Wealth Goal V is A Unit-linked Non-Participating Individual Life Savings Insurance Plan (UIN: 116L201V01) considering Male aged 25 years | Standard Life | Policy term (PT) - 32 years | Premium Payment Term (PPT) - 20 years | Total premiums paid Rs. 24,00,000 | Monthly Premium Payment Mode | Sum Assured Rs. 12,00,000 | Incase of unfortunate death during the 7th policy year, death benefit payable at 4% and 8% will be Rs. 12,00,000. This illustration is considering investment in "Pure Stock Fund - ULIF02721/07/06PURESTKFUN116” through Investor Selectable Portfolio Strategy and Goods & Service Tax (GST) of 18%.
Assumed investment return on 32nd Policy Year CAGR*
Rs. 1,02,38,401 @ 8%*
Rs. 42,75,402 @ 4%*
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