For investors in India, a loan against mutual funds (LAMF) is one of the most efficient ways to access liquidity without selling investments. Instead of redeeming mutual funds and triggering capital gains tax, you can pledge them as collateral and borrow funds at relatively low interest rates—typically between 8% and 12% per year. This type … Read more
Introduction Real estate and infrastructure are among the most reliable long-term wealth-creating asset classes. They generate predictable cash flows, benefit from economic growth, and offer strong inflation protection. However, direct investment in these assets is difficult for most investors because: Commercial real estate requires ₹50 lakh to ₹5 crore or more Infrastructure assets like highways … Read more
Introduction Indian investors are increasingly exploring new ways to diversify beyond traditional products like Fixed Deposits, Debt Mutual Funds, and Bonds. Among the options gaining visibility is a specialised category known as Pre-Owned Life Insurance Policies. These policies are originally purchased by one individual and later transferred to another through a legally recognised assignment process. … Read more
Introduction In the last few years, India’s alternate investment landscape has exploded — from invoice discounting and P2P lending to unlisted shares and yield products. Yet one model has quietly emerged as both low-risk and steady-yielding: investing in pre-owned life insurance policies. That’s exactly what The Policy Exchange enables — a platform where investors can … Read more
Introduction Imagine paying for your coffee, groceries, or utility bills while your money earns higher returns than a regular savings account. Curie Money, a Bengaluru-based fintech startup, makes this possible by blending UPI payments with liquid mutual fund investments. Branded as “India’s only UPI app that grows your money,” Curie promises up to 3x returns … Read more
We recently reviewed The Policy Exchange, a platform that allows you to invest in Insurance policies and achieve a 12-14 % return on low-risk government bond assets. The Policy Exchange brings a transformative approach to alternative investments by enabling investments in Pre-owned Life Insurance Policies. This innovative product offers assured returns and capital security, backed … Read more
Introduction Policy Exchange What is Policy Exchange ? The “fintech revolution” is a phrase that has been in the headlines for much of the previous decade and continues to be an exciting landscape in this decade. Technology-driven fintech companies have revolutionized the way people think of money and finances. Everything from day-to-day transactions to real … Read more
The landscape of investment in India has significantly evolved over the past decade, with Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) emerging as a notable segment. AIFs, as regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), offer diverse investment opportunities beyond traditional instruments like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. This blog delves into the evolution of … Read more
The world of investment has significantly changed since the COVID-19 pandemic waned away. The pandemic has taught investors the need for diversification, which is probably why there’s a new interest in fixed-income alternatives like Non-Convertible Debentures or NCDs, especially among average retail investors who were earlier restricted to traditional investments like stocks, mutual funds, and … Read more
