Mutual fund distributor · Kandivali East, Mumbai
Investing Matched to Your Goals.
We're an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor (ARN-47264) in Kandivali East, Mumbai. We help you choose funds for each goal, start SIPs or invest a lump sum, and keep your paperwork and nominations in order.
How we help
A Plan for Each Goal, Not a Pile of Funds.
Questions
Mutual Funds, Answered Plainly.
What is a mutual fund? Are returns guaranteed?
A SEBI-regulated fund that pools money from many investors and invests it in shares, bonds or other assets according to its stated objective. Returns are not guaranteed: the value of your units moves with the markets, up and down.
SIP or lump sum? What's the minimum?
A SIP invests a fixed amount every month, so you buy at many different market levels and build the habit. It doesn't guarantee a profit or prevent losses. Minimums depend on the scheme; many fund houses accept SIPs from ₹100 a month.
Direct or Regular plan: what's the difference?
Both hold exactly the same investments. A Regular plan includes the distributor's commission in a slightly higher expense ratio; a Direct plan doesn't. We distribute Regular plans and are paid by the fund house. Moving from Regular to Direct counts as selling, so it can trigger capital gains tax.
How are mutual fund gains taxed?
For units sold since 23 July 2024: equity funds held a year or less are taxed at 20%; held longer, at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh a year. Debt funds bought from April 2023 are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Check with your tax professional for your own case.
Do ELSS funds still save tax?
Only under the old tax regime: they count towards the ₹1.5 lakh limit of Section 123 (earlier 80C), with a 3-year lock-in.
Can I stop a SIP or take my money out?
Yes. You can stop a SIP any time with no penalty; the fund house must process it within 2 working days. When you redeem, the money reaches your bank within 3 working days for most schemes. An exit load (now capped at 3%, often 1% within the first year for equity funds) applies only if you redeem early.
What is the risk-o-meter?
A SEBI-required label on every scheme, from Low to Very High, based on what the fund actually holds and reviewed every month. Match it to how much risk you can take, and read the scheme documents before investing.
How many nominees can I add to my funds?
Currently up to 10, with the share for each, under SEBI's 2025 rules. You must either nominate or formally opt out.
How does Pentacle get paid, and is your help free?
Our help costs you nothing extra: quotes, policy reviews and claim follow-up are free, with no obligation. Insurers pay us a commission on the policies we arrange. For mutual funds, we distribute Regular plans and earn a commission from the fund house, which is part of the plan's expense ratio. You can always choose a Direct plan and invest on your own.
AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributor, ARN-47264. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
Serving all of Mumbai
Visit Us in Kandivali East, or Do It All by Phone.
Our office is at 102, New BMC Market Building, Akurli Road, Kandivali East, Mumbai 400101, open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. Wherever you live in Mumbai, we can handle your investments by phone and WhatsApp.
