Gilt Funds Explained: How to Invest in Government Bonds
Introduction to Gilt Funds: The Trust of the Nation Imagine an investment that comes with the unshakeable promise of the Indian government. That, in essence, is the bedrock of Gilt Funds. For many of us, the world of finance can feel complex, filled with jargon and scary volatility. But when we talk about Gilt Funds, we are talking about stability. What is a Gilt Fund? Simply put, a...
Capital Expenditure vs. Revenue Expenditure: Smart Investment Insights for Wealthy Investors
When you check a company’s financial statements, profits may look attractive. But seasoned investors know profits alone don’t reveal the truth. To really judge whether a business is future-ready, you need to look at capital and revenue expenditure. These two numbers tell you how a company is spending its money—whether it’s preparing for growth or just covering daily costs. And for...
How to Handle Exit Loads in Mutual Funds: A 2025 Guide from an Investor’s Perspective
Introduction: Why Exit Load Matters in 2025 What is an exit load in mutual fund? It may sound like another technical term tucked away in the fine print, but in 2025, understanding exit loads is essential for any smart investor. Exit load is the fee mutual funds charge you when you redeem your investment before a specified period. And it can quietly eat into your returns if...
New RoDTEP Scheme Guidelines 2025: Key Insights for Every Export-Focused Investment Portfolio
If you’re involved in exports or track policy shifts that shape market movements, you’ve likely come across the RoDTEP Scheme—short for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products. While it might sound technical, this policy is becoming central to India’s export strategy—especially after its latest 2025 update. Let’s decode what RoDTEP really means in its new avatar, what’s...
How to Safeguard Your Digital Wealth
Why cybersecurity is the new cornerstone of wealth protection in 2025 The way we understand, grow, and store wealth has transformed drastically. Once confined to paper certificates, vaults, and real estate deeds, wealth today lives in the cloud, in digital wallets, on investment platforms, and across financial apps. But with this evolution comes a sobering reality: your digital wealth is...
Best One-Time Investment Plan for Your Child in 2025
Parenting is a journey filled with love, joy, and endless memories but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities. Planning for your child’s future is one of the most important—and sometimes overwhelming—tasks. These milestones come with hefty price tags, from education to career aspirations and even their wedding. But here’s the good news: securing your child’s future doesn’t...
How to use Fintoo’s Chatbot for Tax Planning?
Filing your Income Tax Return, paying your Advance Taxes, or knowing whether you are eligible for an Income Tax Return. Doing these tasks by yourself is equally confusing as it sounds and may also be really daunting, especially if you do not have the required knowledge or expertise, and are doing it for the first time. But what if you have a single tool that can help you with...
Top 5 Thumb Rules of Investing
Having too many options can often create confusion. The same goes for investments. With so many investment options and strategies, it can be difficult to understand which is the right approach for you. While there are dozens of thumb rules for investing, let us go through the common top 5 thumb rules of investing. What is a Thumb Rule? It is an idea or principle that guides you...
Best tax saving investment options in Section 80C
Discovering tax-saving investment options may not be as easy as it seems, because, along with tax benefits, you also need to find an ideal investment avenue that generates good returns and aligns with your long-term wealth creation objectives. Section 80C provides a list of investment options under which you can claim a deduction of up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs. There are several investment options...