Tech funds in freefall after IT rout - here's why diversified funds emerge as the real winners
IT and sector fund crashes expose risks, showing why diversified and flexi-cap portfolios are safer long-term bets.
JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast to $4,500
Spot gold has risen by about 20% this year, hitting a three-week high of $5,248.89 an ounce on Tuesday. It hit a record peak of $5,594.82 on January 29
Buying bonds online sounds easy. Here’s what can quietly go wrong
Apps make bonds look like fixed deposits with better returns. They are not.
The hidden gap in index funds that can cost you thousands
Even index funds tracking the same benchmark show return gaps. Here’s how tracking error shapes outcomes.
Equities vs inflation: The real story behind long-term returns
Equity mutual funds have historically beaten inflation, but time horizon plays a crucial role in delivering meaningful real returns.
‘Gold price spikes because...’: FM Sitharaman explains yellow metal's rally
Sitharaman was speaking during the press briefing after addressing the RBI Central Board on February 23
Silver ETFs jump over 6%, gold ETFs gain 2% as Trump tariff ruling, softer dollar lift bullion
Silver ETFs rose sharply by as much as 6 percent on Monday, as safe haven demand rose after the United States Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's broad tariffs. Gold ETFs also rose by over 2 percent, tracking the underlying bullion prices.
Your SIP return number may not be real; how to read it correctly
Short-term SIP returns can look alarming due to XIRR math. Here’s how to interpret performance without unnecessary panic.
'I have nothing but...': Anonymous donor gifts Rs 32 crore in gold bars to repair water infrastructure
The city of Osaka received 21 kg of gold, approximately $3.6 million, aimed at fixing ageing water pipes and safeguarding infrastructure for the future.
How to read mutual fund returns correctly and why CAGR, XIRR and absolute return all matter
The foundation of smart investing lies in a full understanding of returns rather than in seeking maximum financial gain
What makes stocks small, mid, big or blue?
Stock categories reveal company size, risk, and growth potential - helping investors choose where to put their money.
Investing in gold for your child’s education or wedding: What works and what doesn’t
Gold feels safe and emotional, but it may not always be the smartest way to fund big future expenses.
MCX, NSE withdraw additional margins on gold and silver futures as bullion volatility eases
MCX said the 3 percent additional margin on all gold futures contracts and the 7 percent additional margin on all silver futures contracts have been removed with effect from February 19. The exchanges had introduced the additional margins as a risk management measure.
Spike in EM, gold ETF inflows signals rising speculation, may have macro implications for Indian economy: Kotak
Kotak noted that continued large inflows into gold ETFs, along with strong physical gold imports, “may pose challenges to India’s CAD.” It added that “any reversal in recent FPI inflows to outflows may weigh on India’s BoP” and that large current account deficits and capital outflows “will complicate reserve money creation, domestic liquidity and deposit creation.”
Should you buy bonds directly or invest through a bond mutual fund? Here’s how to think about it
The choice is less about theory and more about how much control, research and patience you are willing to bring to your debt investing.
When SIP returns start working in your favour
Time changes SIP outcomes; longer horizons historically lower downside risk and stabilize returns.
India likely to keep gold out of trade deal with Gulf bloc
Under the trade agreement with the UAE, tariff concessions on precious metals contributed to a sharp rise in Indian imports, raising concerns over domestic market disruption
Gold imports jump in January, Swiss, UAE inflows lead spike
Overall, gems and jewellery imports, at $15.3 billion in January, drove merchandise imports up 19% from a year earlier
Gold, silver ETFs fall up to 3% as precious metals decline, SEBI proposes measures to curb volatility
Gold prices have turned choppy following their sharp swings in early 2026, but the broader structure still appears constructive, an analyst said.
Gold drops over 1% as thin trading, profit‑taking weigh
Spot gold fell 1.1% to $4,988.04 per ounce by 0359 GMT. U.S. gold futures for April delivery lost 0.8% to $5,006.60 per ounce.
Bengaluru bank staffer steals 2.7 kg gold worth Rs 4 crore to finance gambling: 'Finance companies are...'
Bengaluru police arrested a bank assistant manager for allegedly stealing 2.7 kg of gold worth Rs 4 crore from customer lockers.
10-year-old girl invests in gold with festival gift money to stop parents from spending her lucky money
A 10-year-old girl drew attention after investing her Lunar New Year gift money in gold three years ago, a decision that has since proven highly profitable.
How panic pauses in SIPs can cost investors Rs 4-5 lakh over a decade
Market timing hurts SIP investors more than fund choice, with emotional pauses quietly eroding long-term compounding gains.
Gold bounces back from near one-week low; US inflation data in focus
Spot gold was up 0.6% at $4,949.99 per ounce as of 0626 GMT, but has lost 0.2% so far this week. U.S. gold futures for April delivery climbed 0.4% to $4,968.0 per ounce
What happens when you stay invested for five more years
Staying invested longer dramatically boosts returns, showing how time and compounding quietly build meaningful wealth.
