India's financial landscape changes from January 2026 include tax rebates on incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, new ITR forms, 8th Pay Commission implementation, and changes in credit card benefits and banking rules.
Spot gold hovered around $4,320 an ounce, while silver slid toward $71
After a record bull run, a sharp decline in gold and silver prices should be viewed as a positioning reset rather than a breakdown of the long-term thesis, an analyst said.
Technology-driven portfolio execution, transparent and outcome-linked fee structures, and disciplined asset allocation are key differentiators in an increasingly crowded market, said Jethwani.
Financial experts advise prioritizing quality, diversification, and balance in 2026. Focus on high-quality assets, debt, and alternatives to navigate volatility and build wealth sustainably.
The precious metals rally of 2025 demonstrates that despite being grouped together, each metal follows its own narrative
Silver does offer greater upside potential but comes with higher volatility due to its reliance on industrial demand, an analyst said.
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Easing geopolitical tensions and China’s export restrictions were among four key reasons behind the downturn.
The concentration of flows in flexi cap funds, coupled with rising interest in gold and silver ETFs reveals a market seeking both flexibility and hedging instruments
Rebalance your portfolio for 2026: Review allocations, revisit risk appetite, rotate to quality, use debt strategically, strengthen global diversification, and prioritize tax efficiency for long-term growth.
Apart from small-caps, the Philippine's PSEi index and Bitcoin were among the biggest global losers in 2025, declining more than 9 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Other laggards included the BSE MidCap and Jakarta Composite Index, which slipped 4 percent and 0.4 percent.
Fixed-income investors can diversify with SDLSF, which invests in sector-specific bonds and uses short selling for potentially higher returns with managed risk.
If equity, debt, and gold all underperform together during severe market stress, diversification benefits for multi -asset funds diminish significantly
Scientists accidentally created a new compound called gold hydride, showing how extreme conditions can push familiar materials into unfamiliar forms. Gold Hydride challenges assumptions about noble metals and may reshape chemistry and planetary science forever.
Technical indicators supported the selling. Gold’s 14-day relative strength index was in overbought territory Wednesday, a warning that the price could be due for a pause or pullback.
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The platform's 2025 analysis highlights several record‑breaking patterns: the tiniest cart of the year (a Rs 10 printout in Bengaluru), the biggest single cart (Rs 4.3 lakh on iPhones in Hyderabad).
Scientists have identified nine potential gold-bearing sites in West Bengal. GSI confirms early-stage findings, sparking curiosity and economic interest. Could Bengal become India’s next mineral hotspot? Here is what study says.
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As part of the trade deal, India will cut duties on about 78 percent of its tariff lines, covering nearly 95 percent of imports from Oman, with sensitive products given access mainly through tariff-rate quotas.
SEBI trims mutual fund costs. Here’s how the change affects investor savings.
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The comprehensive overhaul represents SEBI's commitment to maintaining a regulatory framework that evolves with market realities