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Asked by Anonymous - May 19, 2023Hindi
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Dear Sir, Please correct me about duration of SIPs in MF. Depending upon choice of MFs. As I see if sensex is high, nav improves& I gain more. If sensex is down, I buy more units at lower rates. Thus SIPs are always advisable, irrespective of its duration. Is there any duration of SIPs?

Ans: sip duration = time left to achieve your goals
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I have following MFs (Growth) in my portfolio for some of them SIP is executed currently per month and for others SIP duration has expired. Am a long term investor with preference to SIP, kindly guide if I need to withdraw from one fund for investment in other fund and if the funds for which am paying SIP amount is to be continued or stopped. 1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity advantage Fund 2. BNP Paribas Midcap 3. DSP Equity Opportunities Fund 4. DSP Midcap Fund 5. DSP US Flexible Equity Fund 6. Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund 7. HDFC Equity Fund 8. HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund 9. HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund 10. HDFC Small Cap Fund 11. ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund 12. ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Fund 13. Invesco India Contra Fund 14. Kotak Emerging Equity Fund 15. Kotak Standard Multicap Fund 16. L&T Emerging Business Fund 17. L&T India Value Fund 18. L&T Midcap Fund 19. Mirae Asset Focused Fund 20. Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund 21. Motilal Oswal Multicap 35 Fund 22. Nippon India Growth 23. Nippon India Liquid Fund 24. Nippon India Power & Infra Fund 25. Principal Emerging Bluechip Fund 26. SBI Bluechip Fund 27. Tata Digital India Fund 28. Tata Equity PE Fund 29. Axis Blue-chip Fund Monthly SIP amounting 27000 is going for below funds (they are included in above details): 1. DSP US Flexible Equity Fund - 1500 2. Mirae Asset Focused Fund - 2000 3. Tata Digital India Fund - 1500 4. ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Fund - 1500 5. DSP US Flexible Equity Fund - 1500 6. BNP Paribas Midcap - 4000 7. HDFC Small Cap Fund - 4000 8. Kotak Emerging Equity Fund - 4000 9. L&T Midcap Fund - 4000 10. Nippon India Growth – 4000
Ans: TOO MANY FUNDS – not more than 4-6 schemes should be consolidated into.

Name of the Fund Category RankMF Star Rating Recommendation
1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity advantage Fund  Equity - Large & Mid Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to Axis Opportunities Fund - Growth
2. BNP Paribas Midcap Equity - Mid Cap Fund 1 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth
3. DSP Equity Opportunities Fund Equity - Large & Mid Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to Axis Opportunities Fund - Growth
4. DSP Midcap Fund Equity - Mid Cap Fund 4 Continue
5. DSP US Flexible Equity Fund FoFs (Overseas) 4 Continue
6. Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund Debt Ultra Short Wind up Scheme
7. HDFC Equity Fund Equity - Multi Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to UTI Equity Fund - Growth
8. HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Hybrid - Aggressive Hybrid Fund 5 Continue
9. HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund Equity - Mid Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth
10. HDFC Small Cap Fund Equity - Small Cap Fund 1 SmartSwitch to Axis ESG Fund  Growth
11. ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Equity - Sectoral Fund - Infrastructure 1 Avoid Sectoral Funds, SmartSwitch to UTI Equity Fund - Growth
12. ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Fund Equity - Thematic Fund - Global 4 Continue
13. Invesco India Contra Fund Equity - Contra Fund 2 SmartSwitch to Axis ESG Fund  Growth
14. Kotak Emerging Equity Fund Equity - Mid Cap Fund 3 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth
15. Kotak Standard Multicap Fund Equity - Multi Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to UTI Equity Fund - Growth
16. L&T Emerging Business Fund Equity - Small Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to Axis ESG Fund  Growth
17. L&T India Value Fund Equity - Value Fund 2 SmartSwitch to Axis ESG Fund  Growth
18. L&T Midcap Fund Equity - Mid Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth
19. Mirae Asset Focused Fund Equity - Focused Fund 4 Continue
20. Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund Equity - Large Cap Fund 3 SmartSwitch to Uti Mastershare Unit Scheme - Growth Plan
21. Motilal Oswal Multicap 35 Fund Equity - Multi Cap Fund 4 Continue
22. Nippon India Growth Equity - Mid Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth
23. Nippon India Liquid Fund Debt - Liquid Fund 5 Continue
24. Nippon India Power & Infra Fund Equity - Sectoral Fund - Energy & Power 1 Avoid Sectoral Funds, SmartSwitch to UTI Equity Fund - Growth
25. Principal Emerging Bluechip Fund Equity - Large & Mid Cap Fund 4 Continue
26. SBI Bluechip Fund Equity - Large Cap Fund 3 SmartSwitch to Uti Mastershare Unit Scheme - Growth Plan
27. Tata Digital India Fund Equity - Thematic Fund - Other 3 continue
28. Tata Equity PE Fund Equity - Value Fund 3 SmartSwitch to Axis ESG Fund  Growth
29. Axis Blue-chip Fund Equity - Large Cap Fund 4 Continue
 
1. DSP US Flexible Equity Fund - 1500 FoFs (Overseas) 4 Continue
2. Mirae Asset Focused Fund - 2000 Equity - Focused Fund 4 Continue
3. Tata Digital India Fund - 1500 Equity - Thematic Fund - Other 3 continue
4. ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Fund - 1500 Equity - Thematic Fund - Global 4 Continue
5. DSP US Flexible Equity Fund - 1500 FoFs (Overseas) 4 Continue
6. BNP Paribas Midcap - 4000 Equity - Mid Cap Fund 1 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth
7. HDFC Small Cap Fund - 4000 Equity - Small Cap Fund 1 SmartSwitch to Axis ESG Fund  Growth
8. Kotak Emerging Equity Fund - 4000 Equity - Mid Cap Fund 3 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth
9. L&T Midcap Fund - 4000 Equity - Mid Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth
10. Nippon India Growth – 4000 Equity - Mid Cap Fund 2 SmartSwitch to DSP Mid Cap Growth

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I have debt of rs. 20lakhs which include pl and credit card bill payments and my monthly income is 28k only please suggest how to I am debt free
Ans: 1. Assess and List Out All Debts
List each loan and credit card with:
• Amount owed
• Monthly EMI or minimum payment
• Interest rate
This will help you understand which debts are costing you the most and need to be prioritized.

2. Create a Bare-bones Budget
• List your essential expenses only: rent, food, utilities, transportation.
• Allocate most of your income toward debt repayment: Many people use a “60-30-10” rule—spending 60% of income on debts, 30% on essentials, and 10% on minor needs or savings, if possible.
• Cut all non-essential expenses (entertainment, eating out, subscriptions).

3. Prioritize Payments
Pay expensive loans first: Focus on debts with the highest interest rate (usually credit cards)—this is called the Avalanche Method.
Always pay at least the minimum on all debts to avoid penalty charges or further damage to your credit score.

4. Talk to Your Lenders
Request lower interest rates or extended loan tenures. Some banks and NBFCs might offer hardship or restructuring programs.
Ask about converting credit card balances into loans with lower EMIs.
Check if you qualify for a debt consolidation loan to combine all debts into one EMI at a lower rate.

5. Explore Additional Income Sources
Take up a side job or gig: tutoring, food delivery, freelancing, weekend work, etc.
Sell unused items online.
Any extra amount should go directly to debt repayment.

6. Avoid Taking On New Debt
Don’t use credit cards or personal loans for discretionary spending.
Avoid “payday loans” or instant loans with high interest.

Sample Monthly Action Plan
Step Amount Allocated
Income (per month) ?28,000
Essentials (rent, food, etc.) ~?8,000-?10,000
Debt repayments ?16,800-?18,000+ (60%+)
Other (emergency savings) ?0-?2,000
If your current minimum payments are more than your income allows, you must negotiate with lenders, as defaulting will further hurt your financial health and credit score.

Mindset Tips
• Celebrate small wins; every rupee paid reduces your stress.
• Stick to your plan—discipline will help you get through this.
• Don’t lose hope—many have successfully cleared similar debts with patience and perseverance.

Final Note
Your current income is not sufficient to clear such a large debt in a short time. Becoming debt-free will require:
• Aggressively cutting expenses
• Increasing your income wherever possible
• Negotiating with lenders for the best possible repayment terms
Seek help when needed and stay disciplined throughout the journey.

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