Research notes on mutual funds, asset allocation, insurance and personal finance from iCatalyst Capital, an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor in Bengaluru.
Past the half-year mark is the right moment to check whether your finances are still on track. This five-step review covers income, debt, reserves, in
Medical inflation in India is running well ahead of general inflation. Here is what is pushing costs up and how health cover shields a household from
A salaried taxpayer has more levers than Section 80C alone. This handbook walks through both regimes, the deductions available and how to structure a
AIFs sit outside the conventional investment spectrum and carry a Rs 1 crore entry ticket. Age and life stage quietly decide whether they suit your po
Sustainable investing asks what future your money is building. Here is how ESG screening, the carve-out and 70-20-10 approaches, and greenwashing chec
Fixed deposits have long been the default for safety-first investors, but bonds are gaining ground. Here is how the two compare on risk, liquidity, te
You do not need a large sum to build wealth. Small, consistent investments left alone for long enough let compounding do the heavy lifting.
Term insurance is the purest form of life cover, yet most Indians who know about it do not own it. Here is how to size the cover, pick the term and co
Residency status decides how India taxes your global income. The NRI to RNOR to ROR transition opens planning windows that most non-residents never us
