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Outlook Money has remained India’s No.1 personal finance magazine for the last 25 years, delivering accurate, insightful, balanced and practical information to our readers that is easy to understand and implement. Since our inception in 1998, we have focused on consumer interest and benefits. We empower our readers by giving in-depth analysis and credible information on investments, insurance, taxation, banking, financial planning and all things related to your household budgets and financial goals. We are not an investment-only magazine, though stocks and mutual funds inevitably form a significant chunk of our content, because we are concerned about the overall financial well-being of individuals and not just wealth creation.

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Turn Of The Tide: Should You Invest In Debt Funds Now? • The past few years have been challenging for debt fund investors, but the case for adding them in your portfolio is now more compelling than ever

REPORT CARD • Here are the performance metrics for six debt fund categories that experts say are expected to do well. We have taken the top seven funds as per their performance in the last one year

Why Should You Invest In Debt Funds When Equity Is Soaring?

‘Investors Can Expect Balanced Risk-Return In Short-To-Medium Term’ • With inflation showing signs of easing, there is a clear possibility of a rate cut on the horizon. The government's fiscal consolidation roadmap and India's inclusion in the Global Bond Index from June 2024 bode well for the Indian bond market and, thus, debt fund investors, too. Amit Tripathi, chief investment officer, fixed income, Nippon India Mutual Fund, in an interview with Kundan Kishore, sheds light on investment opportunities for debt fund investors in this scenario. Here are the edited excerpts:

INDIA TAKES GREEN ROAD, BUT COSTS STILL A BARRIER • Though carmakers have reduced the prices on EVs, they are still costlier than their fossil fuel cousins. Higher prices and infrastructure still affect their popularity

Enough To Focus For Investors • The Indian ETF market has experienced huge growth over the past decade and signifies a shift in investor preference towards passive funds. Here's all you need to know about ETFs

Banking Strong On Bluechip Banks

Homebuying For Self Use Or Investment? The Rules Of The Game Are Different • Most Indians buy homes not so much for investment, but rather for self-use, which incidentally should not be seen from the prism of investment. So, before you put your money in real estate, ask whether it is better to stay on rent or buy a home for yourself. And should you decide to invest in property, compare it with other options, such as fixed deposits, gold, bonds, and equity

Factors To Consider

Know Your Documents • Some key documents you need for a secure and lawful transaction. Seek legal assistance for details, as this is just a generic list

7 Steps To Refresh Your Finances In The New FY • Setting goals and then making your money work to achieve them can be a gamechanger for your financial life

Take The Reins In Your Hands • When it comes to investing, women participation is generally low in decision-making, partly because of the biased belief that they do not know much about money

REGULATORY ROUNDUP • Regulatory changes in March 2024, and how they will impact you

Retire Right • PLAN WISELY, INVEST SMARTLY, SPEND CAREFULLY

BUCKET YOUR WORRIES AWAY • Once you have accumulated a decent corpus in your working life, the next big task should be to smartly deploy it across different schemes through a bucketing strategy so that your regular expenses are taken care of while your corpus keeps growing. This will ensure that you do not outlive your...