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Ans: Markets work like this only. Movement of mutual funds depends solely on the movement of stocks they have. If you horizon is long term, these daily movements doesn't matter.

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Ans: Hi,

To save LTCG, a strategic and timely planning is required.
Currently, tax rate for LTCG is 12.5% (gains exceeding 1.25L for equity/MFs) and indexation has been removed for most assets but it is retained for property bought before July 23, 2024.

LTCG can be saved in the following ways:
- Gains up to 1.25L per financial year from listed equity shares and equity-oriented mutual funds are tax-free.
- If you sell shares/MFs and invest the net sale amount (not just the profit) into a new residential house within 1 year before or 2 years after the sale, you can claim exemption u/s 54F.
- On selling a residential property, Investing the net proceeds into buying or constructing another residential property exempts LTCG u/s 54.
- You can invest LTCG into bonds issued by REC, NHAI, PFC, or IRFC within 6 months of the sale (5 years lock-in).
- Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS): if you haven't decided on a new property by the date you file your ITR, can deposit all capital gains into a CGAS account with a public sector bank to avoid tax in the current year.

To start your investments in Mutual Funds, suggest you to connect with a professional Certified Financial Planner - a CFP who can guide you with exact funds to invest in keeping in mind your age, requirements, financial goals and risk profile. A CFP periodically reviews your portfolio and suggest any amendments to be made, if required.

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Ans: Hi Vadivel,

I always say it is never too late to start your investments.
To cater to the goals of your kids education, your retirement and for your car, mutual funds is the only best option for you. If you cannot do a monthly SIP, you can choose to invest into mutual funds with an option of whenever the funds are available.

Also for emergency fund, have atleast 6 months worth expenses in FD or liquid mutual funds. Start adding 50% of the money (whenever available) to this first.

Connect with a professional to get started with the same in detail.
Hence consult with a professional Certified Financial Planner - a CFP who can guide you with exact funds to invest in keeping in mind your age, requirements, financial goals and risk profile. A CFP periodically reviews your portfolio and suggest any amendments to be made, if required.

Let me know if you need more help.

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Ans: Hi Parth,

Total cost of the flat to you is - 69L + 1L (if you have brokerage receipt) + 3.5L + 28k + 4L + 55.5k = approx. 78 lakhs.
Based on the sale price, tax will incur on the excess amount of 78 lakhs. Assuming you sold it for 90 lakhs, 12 lakhs would be taxable at either 12.5% (no indexation) or 20% (with indexation).

Your share of profit will be taxed at 12.5% (LTCG) and your mother's share will be taxed at her slab rate (exemption of 3 lakhs).
You can invest the amount in following ways to avoid any tax on the gains:
- Exemption u/s 54 - invest the amount in any residential property within next 2 years.
- sec 54EC - reinvest the capital in NHAI or REC bonds to save tax upto 50L
- Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS): if you haven't decided on a new property by the date you file your ITR, can deposit all capital gains into a CGAS account with a public sector bank to avoid tax in the current year.

Get in touch with your CA to understand further things in detail.

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Ans: Hi,

You have a very genuine query. Mostly people only know about EPF as their retirement and rely solely on their PF amount to cater to their retirement expenses. I will guide you with other best options:
1. PF - you already have an EPF account. More than sufficient to cater to risk-free returns of 8%. Don't increase your contribution here.
2. Gold - as you already said. But gold should not be more than 10% of your total investments. Also, if you are buying gold as an investment, go for gold ETFs or Gold mutual funds. Avoid jewellery and bullions here.
3. Mutual Funds - If you are looking for risk free returns, can opt for balanced mutual funds which give around 10% yearly return and are very safe. You can choose to start investing here for your retirement.
If your risk appetite is slightly more, you can also choose to squeeze in some equity funds.

It is very important for you to connect with a professional to understand things in detail and decide.
Hence do consult a professional Certified Financial Planner - a CFP who can guide you with exact funds to invest in keeping in mind your age, requirements, financial goals and risk profile. A CFP periodically reviews your portfolio and suggest any amendments to be made, if required.

Let me know if you need more help.

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Ans: No, you are not eligible for JEE (Adv) 2027. Only two consecutive years are allowed, i.e., 2025 and 2026.

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Ans: Hi,

You have saved quite a lot at your age. To help you with your query, help me with your exact monthly take home and monthly expenses. Then I will be able to help you better.

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Ans: Hi,

With the 2 crores received, you will have a total of 2.7 crores worth investible corpus. To ensure son's future, focus should me more on safe and income generating instruments. Below roadmap will suit you:
1. Invest 50 lakhs in income generating bonds. This will ensure timely interest payout and provides a return of approx. 7%.
2. Invest 50 lakhs in debt mutual funds which have low risk and provide a decent ROI of 8%.
3. Park 50 lakhs in hybrid funds.
4. Invest remaining in equity funds for their growth. I would recommend you to avoid direct stocks investment and move that to equity mutual funds as they are managed by professionals.

- Also avoid investing in LIC policy as its net return is approx. 4%

Consider setting up a private trust for your son's secured future after you are gone.

You should get in touch with a professional Certified Financial Planner - a CFP who can guide you with exact funds to invest in keeping in mind your age, requirements, financial goals and risk profile. A CFP periodically reviews your portfolio and suggest any amendments to be made, if required.

Let me know if you need more help.

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Ans: Hi Ritesh
In josaa round it will be difficult. Although we can try through CSAB.

I can assist you through the complete admission process.
You can DM me through insta handle CAREERSTREETS for further queries I will help you out.