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1 Finance • 2nd November 2025

Hidden traps of mis-selling mutual funds: How to identify and report them

Tejashree is a writer with 2+ years of experience in writing finance content, and a reader who finds joy in poetry, classic novels, and long walks.Imagine one scenario. A 27-year-old marketing professional from Mumbai learned about the power of compounding of Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).

1 Finance • 2nd November 2025

The REIT revolution: History of Real Estate Investment Trusts and how they made real estate accessible

Tejashree is a writer with 2+ years of experience in writing finance content, and a reader who finds joy in poetry, classic novels, and long walks.You are walking through a buzzing city on a regular weekday. Maybe it’s Mumbai, where towering skyscrapers and colonial-era buildings tell stories or Pune, where IT hubs and exquisite residential complexes blend a cosmopolitan energy with a quieter lifestyle, or Hyderabad, where HITEC City stretches across wide roads.

1 Finance • 2nd November 2025

Mis-selling: A step-by-step guide on how to spot risky financial products

Tejashree is a writer with 2+ years of experience in writing finance content, and a reader who finds joy in poetry, classic novels, and long walks.If you have ever walked into a bank or sat down with an insurance agent only to feel pressured, confused, or outright deceived, you are not alone.

1 Finance • 2nd November 2025

Mis-selling by banks: Is the bank trying to scam you? How to protect yourself

Tejashree is a writer with 2+ years of experience in writing finance content, and a reader who finds joy in poetry, classic novels, and long walks.Walk into any bank branch, and you will likely find a bank relationship manager (bank RM) trying to push you into something more lucrative, maybe a “market-linked” or “high-returns mutual fund plan”.

1 Finance • 2nd November 2025

Basics of REITs explained: The simplest way to invest in real estate in India

Tejashree is a writer with 2+ years of experience in writing finance content, and a reader who finds joy in poetry, classic novels, and long walks.What if your friend said he “owned a part of a tech park in Bengaluru for just ₹10,000”? You might think your friend is joking.

1 Finance • 27th September 2025

Debt mutual funds and negative returns? Why ‘safe’ investments can still lose money

The very name of debt mutual funds creates a sense of comfort, especially when compared to the volatility of equities. By pooling investments into relatively safer instruments, debt mutual funds are often expected to provide steady returns while protecting capital.

1 Finance • 27th September 2025

Are debt mutual funds really safe? The hidden risks you need to know

As fixed deposit (FD) interest rates decline, fixed-income investors are left wondering, “Where should I invest now?” For these investors, the primary goal is to ensure the safety of their investments.

1 Finance • 27th September 2025

The multi-cap funds dilemma: Is the 25% allocation rule holding fund managers back?

When you look at equity mutual funds, the first thing that comes to your mind is growth, a way to build wealth in the long run. But then the real question tags along: where should you put your money?

1 Finance • 27th September 2025

Multi-asset allocation fund vs. gold ETF: Which one to choose for gold exposure in 2025?

With several new all-time highs in the last few months, the allure of gold shines brighter than ever. Traditionally viewed as a safe-haven metal, gold has always been a popular investment for those looking to hedge against inflation.

1 Finance • 2nd November 2025

Investing in multi-asset allocation funds? Don’t just focus on returns, understand the risks as well

Tejashree is a writer with 2+ years of experience in writing finance content, and a reader who finds joy in poetry, classic novels, and long walks.Lately, multi-asset allocation funds (MAAFs) have been popping up with impressive performance numbers, with many AMCs tagging them as an “all-in-one solution” due to their diversified mix.

1 Finance • 2nd November 2025

The ‘Safe’ illusion: Hidden risks of directly investing in bonds and a smarter alternative

Tejashree is a writer with 2+ years of experience in writing finance content, and a reader who finds joy in poetry, classic novels, and long walks.Bonds are often considered “safe” investment options. With decent returns, lower risk compared to equities, and regular payments, they have become a haven for traditional investors.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Exploring the Benefits of Focused Funds: Are They Worthwhile?

Are focused funds possible options for capital appreciation? Equities can be a substantial investment option if you aim to generate capital wealth over long run. The reason is that equities have a tendency to generate returns above the market’s benchmark performance.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Compounding and Diversification Strategies for Financial Success: Unlocking Growth

You may have heard many investment success stories. The fund managers, who handle the schemes, strive through hardships, hoping to achieve success on the mutual fund investments. There are different permutations/combinations of strategies that fund managers use to enable the possibility of getting reliable returns.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Making the Most of Your First Salary: A Guide to Financial Success

Earning your first salary marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. The first thought crossing your mind will be buying all the good things on your wish list, partying, or indulging in fun activities.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Planning Your Child's Higher Education with Mutual Funds – ABSLMF

A timely investment is necessary to create enough capital wealth to support your child’s higher education. Investing in mutual funds may help you achieve that financial goal.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Benefits of Investing in SIP – Advantages of SIP

Systematic investment plans (SIPs) have become the deep-seated financial support of the common man, helping them reach their financial goals.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Banking and PSU Funds – Features, Overview, Benefits

Investors always seek diverse and reliable options to invest in mutual fund schemes. Among the myriad mutual fund categories available, banking and public sector undertaking (PSU) funds may be posited as relevant options for the investment.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

ABSLMF Investor App: Your Gateway to Seamless Mutual Fund Investments Online

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund always thrive to provide better mutual fund services to their customers. With various online investment platforms launched in the market, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, too, chose to follow this new path by launching

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Wedding Planning through Mutual Fund Investments

Planning your wedding is a huge task, and budget planning is the primary step. Couples either have to adjust their wedding dream due to low-budget or end up taking loan to spend this once in a lifetime moment lavishly.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Staying the Course: Long-Term Perspective and Discipline in Compounding and Diversification

Diversification and compounding strategies are the two sides of the same coin that can bring potential long-term returns on mutual fund investments. Investing in mutual funds is the game of patience, and these strategies can help you in the long-run.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Who should invest in Transportation and Logistics fund?

The modern businesses are all about delivering better services at your doorstep, especially if their focus is on the movement of physical goods and people.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Upgrade Your Savings: Modernize Your Salary Saving Approach with Mutual Funds

We are bringing up the age-old, ubiquitous question that troubles every income receiver: how to save the salary and protect capital? The traditional savings method can potentially help you build capital.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

SIP vs STP | Difference Between SIP and STP

Systematic investment plans (SIPs) and systematic transfer plans (STPs) are the two distinct yet complementary strategies of mutual fund investment avenues, helping investors manage their various financial goals and risk appetites.

ABSLMF • 6th July 2025

Demystifying Multi-Asset Allocation Funds: Debunking 5 Common Misconceptions

Multi Asset Allocation Fund is the type of mutual fund scheme that invests in at least three asset classes with a minimum allocation of at least 10% each in all three asset classes.