Financial LiteracyLet's Talk MoneyMarketsMoneyMutual FundsPersonal FinanceJuly 6, 2023by Monika Halan1The mutual funds industry in India can be far larger: Monika Halan

The author and financial educator on how Indian retail investors can use mutual funds to make their money work for them, why passive funds are likely to see more action in the future, and to what extent you should believe financial influencers on social media

Monika Halan’s last book, Let’s Talk Money, was a national bestseller that offered practical insights on how to build financial security. She takes that conversation forward with her latest book Let’s Talk Mutual Funds. Halan, an author and financial educator, speaks to Forbes Indiaabout recent policy developments related to mutual funds—like the government’s decision to tax investments in debt mutual funds as short-term capital gains—and how they are likely to affect investors. She also reflects on whether a large section of the Indian population has adequate income levels to invest in mutual funds, if it makes sense for people to take charge of their portfolios, and the common mistakes people make while dealing with mutual funds. Edited excerpts from a conversation on the podcast From the Bookshelves:

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