Barni Se Azadi X Janmashtami

A lifetime of savings deserve the possibility to grow.

Beyond the Odds.

Every woman carries a barni of her own, the barrier she was handed and told to live with. Some are set by society, some by family, some by the world she works in.

This Janmashtami, meet the women who chose to go beyond theirs. Four films, four real stories of women who refused to let the odds define what they could achieve.

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Barni Se Azadi - Brochure (PDF)

Why Move From Saving To Investing

There's a smarter way to grow your money
With mutual funds, your money works harder — aiming to grow over time while offering potential protection against inflation and financial uncertainty. Here is how mutual funds compare with the options many households already use.

Diversification

Your money is pooled with others and spread across many companies and sectors, so one poor performer may not sink everything. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Professional management

Experts called fund managers use research to pick investments in line with the fund's investment objective.

Affordability

You do not need a lot to start. You can begin with as little as Rs. 100 through a SIP.

Well regulated

Mutual funds in India are monitored and regulated by SEBI, with prescribed processes and transparent disclosures aimed at protecting investors' interests.

Mutual Funds vs Savings Account vs Fixed Deposit

Criteria	Mutual Funds	Bank Savings	Fixed Deposit
Investment approach	Pooled with others to invest in various assets	Deposited in a bank account	Deposited with the bank for a fixed period
Potential returns	Higher potential returns, but higher risk	Lower returns than mutual funds	Fixed interest rate for the tenure
Professional management	Managed by professional fund managers	None	None
Liquidity	Can be redeemed, value may fluctuate	Easily accessible anytime	Penalty may apply before tenure
Suitable for	Long-term goals, comfort with risk	Emergency funds, short-term needs	Mid to long-term saving goals

Know more about Mutual Fund Know more about SIP

Consider starting your SIP in 6 simple steps

Define your goal

What are you investing for? A future expense, a life milestone, or simply more financial comfort.

Choose a suitable fund category

Pick a fund that matches your goal, time horizon, and risk appetite.

Complete your KYC

A quick, one-time step. Your entry into the world of investing.

Decide your SIP amount & frequency

Start with what feels easy. Consistency matters more than the amount.

Select your investment platform

Choose the simplest way for you — app, website, or advisor.

Set up auto-debit

Let your SIP run quietly in the background. Like a habit that takes care of itself.

Watch how the SIP story unfolds

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Visit https://www.hdfcfund.com/information/key-know-how to know more about the process to complete a one-time Know Your Customer (KYC) requirement to invest in Mutual Funds. Investors should only deal with registered Mutual Funds, details of which can be verified on the SEBI website (www.sebi.gov.in/intermediaries.html). For any queries, complaints & grievance redressal, investors may reach out to the AMCs and / or Investor Relations Officers. Additionally, investors may also lodge complaints directly with the AMCs. If they are not satisfied with the resolutions given by AMCs, they may raise complaint through the SCORES portal on https://scores.sebi.gov.in/scores-home/. SCORES portal facilitates investors to lodge complaint online with SEBI and subsequently view its status. In case the investor is not satisfied with the resolution of the complaints raised directly with the AMCs or through the SCORES portal, they may file any complaint on the Smart ODR on https://smartodr.in/login.

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