SEBI board announces overhaul of Mutual Fund regulations, clears fee revamp
SEBI caps mutual fund brokerage at 6 bps; SEBI OKs excluding all statutory levies from MF base expense ratio
Gold imports sink 73% MoM in November, analysts say demand intact
India’s gold imports fell sharply in November due to a high base from October’s festive stocking and softer demand at record prices, even as year to date imports remain elevated.
Does 15×15×15 SIP rule really help you reach Rs 1 crore?
Investing Rs 5,000 monthly for 15 years at 15% returns sounds simple but reality is complex. Lower returns, inflation and risk can derail your goals. Be optimistic but not without being realistic
2026 Investment Outlook: Diversification and innovation key to success
Experts at the Moneycontrol Dezerv Wealth Summit advise investors to overcome biases, diversify portfolios, and innovate strategies for 2026. Key takeaways include focusing on core exposures, leveraging digital platforms, and catering to youth-centric risks.
Moneycontrol Dezerv Wealth Summit: Sandip Tandon on why long–short equity needs a mindset shift in India
Accepting that losses can occur on short positions, while managing overall portfolio risk, is a learning curve the industry is now experiencing for the first time, Tandon says.
Idle money, lost opportunities: Why a fat savings account is not a always a good idea
Surplus cash in savings accounts, where rate of interest is around 4%, is a lost opportunity. Invest excess money in fixed deposits, liquid funds or equity funds for better returns
DIY Guide: How to open a demat account, your ticket to markets
You need a demat account to buy and sell stocks. Here's how to open one in minutes.
DIY Guide: How to create a stock SIP through your demat account
Buying stocks without having to time the market is a great way to build wealth over the long term. The good news is you can do it with your online brokerage.
A beginner-friendly guide to investing in bonds through online platforms
Bond investing is no longer just for high-net-worth investors — online platforms have made it accessible with a few simple steps.
Equity mutual fund inflows rise 21% MoM to Rs 29,911 crore in Nov: AMFI data
The momentum returned after several months of softening inflows, supported by broad-based investor participation across categories.
MF alpha erosion accelerates capital shift to PMS & Cat-III AIFs; domestic HNIs now dominate alternatives
One of the findings in the report is that equity-linked AIF strategies, specifically those operating with listed and listed-plus-unlisted mandates, have consistently beaten the BSE Sensex PME+ benchmarks across six consecutive evaluation cycles from March 2022 to September 2024.
Budget FY27: Gold import duty unlikely to be changed amid stable CAD outlook
The government has tightened checks on 'mis-declared' gold and platinum imports. The basic customs duty on the yellow metal has been cut from 15% to 6% in July 2024
Step-Up SIPs: The game-changer for building Rs 10 crore corpus
Step-Up SIPs offer a powerful way to build wealth by increasing investments annually, leveraging compounding, and beating inflation. Ideal for rising earners, it creates a larger corpus than traditional SIPs.
Gold steady as investors focus on US rate policy next year
Swap traders are expecting a quarter-point rate cut by the Fed but are now leaning toward two further moves by the end of 2026, down from three signaled barely a week ago.
Rs 80 lakh in FDs: Is it enough to retire in five years?
Retiring at 55 with Rs 80 lakh in FDs is challenging because of a Rs 1.03 crore deficit. Diversify investments, adopt a 3-4% withdrawal rate and build contingency funds for a secure retirement, say experts
Chart of the Day | After a remarkable 2025 rally, can gold’s momentum continue?
Gold shattered 50 all-time highs and surged over 60% in 2025—now analysts are asking whether the rally can extend into 2026, with forecasts ranging from cautious optimism to predictions of $5,000 per ounce
Gold jewellery a poor investment, financial gold shines brighter: Kotak
Kotak says making charges and stone costs erode wealth, urging investors to shift to ETFs and bullion.
Russia's SBER offers retail investors access to Indian stock market benchmarked to Nifty50 index
NSE MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said the initiative reflects strong confidence in India's markets and deepens the India-Russia financial cooperation.
Thief 'eats' Rs 17 lakh gold pendant inspired by James Bond movie. Police wait for him to defecate
Crafted from gold and painted with green enamel, the pendant is encrusted with 183 diamonds and two sapphires. It has an 18-carat yellow gold octopus adorned with white diamond suckers and black diamond eyes.
Rupee hurtling towards 90, here's how to guard your portfolio against currency turmoil
The rupee sank to a new low of 89.92 against the dollar on December 2. Experts recommend diversifying portfolios with global equities, gold and export-oriented sectors to hedge against further depreciation
RBI MPC: Will rate cut push 10-year G-Sec yields below 6.4% and charge up your bond portfolio?
The week's RBI's may bring further easing, with inflation at a 13-year low and growth holding firm, potentially pushing the 10-year G-Sec yield below 6.4% and benefiting bondholders
Chart of the Day | From distress to mainstream: The rise of gold loans in India
Contrary to popular perception, gold loans are no longer primarily distress-driven
Traders in India pin hopes on RBI bond purchases to drive gains
The Reserve Bank of India may acquire about Rs 2 lakh crore ($22.4 billion) of bonds next quarter, according to Bandhan AMC Ltd
Silver hits fresh record after trading outage, supply tightness
The precious metal rose as much as 1.4% to $57.29 in the spot market, surpassing a peak struck on Friday
