Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana can make up the debt component in your daughter’s education portfolio. Equities, on the other hand, can generate wealth over 10-15 years by yielding inflation-beating returns.
Spot gold was flat at $2,715.09 per ounce, as of 0332 GMT. Bullion has gained about 1% so far this week.
'As a promoter and executive director, I believe, the only thing we can do is focus on the fundamentals of our business'
SBI’s Har Ghar Lakhpati: It offers competitive interest rates, guaranteed returns, and capital safety, but with penalties for premature withdrawals and delayed payments.
Individuals should avoid trying to emulate proprietary and institutional players. They are professionals who trade for a living, with support from algorithms.
The government has revised gold import data, bringing down numbers for November by $5 billion to $9.84 billion
The World Gold Council (WGC) suggests the peak may be behind us, predicting that gold could remain rangebound throughout 2025
The group has also received in-principle approval from stock exchanges for the changes to be made to the NCDs
In the last 20 years, gold as an asset class has had only four negative years, with no double-digit negative return years. Compare this to Sensex, which has had two 25% plus negative years in the last two decades.
The asset class delivered stellar returns in 2024, as international gold prices rose close to 27 percent in 2024, but retail investors would do well to adhere to their asset allocation. Financial advisors recommend a 10-15 percent exposure to gold for retail investors’ portfolios.
Kickstart 2025 by reassessing your financial priorities. Break free from the burden of debt, invest wisely, and prioritise financial security. Create a tailored financial plan, avoid high-risk investments, and stay disciplined to achieve long-term financial stability.
Government bonds—a form of debt issued by central or state governments—offer stability and predictability. With sovereign backing, these bonds ensure safety while providing a range of options to suit diverse financial goals.
Year-End Financial Review: The bond market in India is likely to remain steady in 2025, with a focus on government bonds and high-quality corporate bonds.
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According to multiple sources familiar with the development, importers are using a legally available route by importing alloy that has a platinum content of more than two percent – the rest is predominantly gold – and be in complete compliance with the Customs Tariff Act.
In 2025, you must moderate your equity return expectations, save more and keep a check on borrowings, especially for consumer spending with high-cost debt, in light of the elevated level of interest rates in India.
Successful investing necessitates continuous research and staying informed about market trends and economic indicators. Diversifying your investments across sectors will help mitigate risks and enhance the potential for high returns in the years to come.
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The regulator said that the reduced timeline is for SIDs on which SEBI's observations have been issued
Gold has been trading 19.96%, higher compared to the start of the year
India offers a great investment opportunity to NRIs who can use the GIFT City route instead of repatriation to avoid exchange rate differentials and tax deduction
Balancing optimism on growth with a focus on quality investments, diversification and realistic expectations will help investors capitalize on India's growth story while mitigating risks effectively
The Karnataka government-owned mining company plans feasibility study for four locations: Ajjanahalli in Tumakuru, Wondalli near Raichur and Mangulur in Yadgir, all focused on gold extraction, apart from the Ingaldhal copper site in Chitradurga.
The double counting may have gone unnoticed earlier, but became apparent only in November because domestic prices went into a discount of at least 10% from international prices, triggering increased purchases that disproportionately pushed up import figures