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India's gold demand to be led by institutions and market infrastructure: World Gold Council CEO at Rising Bharat Summit

David Tait highlighted regulatory change as a potential turning point for the metal’s status in the financial system.

ETFs, institutional buying and digitalisation to shape next phase of gold demand: World Gold Council CEO

While gold-backed digital assets such as stablecoins and tokens are gaining attention globally, ETFs remain the dominant investment route for gold in India, said David Tait, chief executive officer of the World Gold Council, at the Rising Bharat Summit 2026.

Gold prices rising in India on geopolitics, debt fears, central bank buying: World Gold Council CEO

central banks worldwide are expected to continue increasing their gold reserves, with India still catching up with Western central banks in terms of gold accumulation, said David Tait, chief executive officer of the World Gold Council, at the Rising Bharat Summit 2026.

Indian bonds open 1 bps lower, traders eye Rs 32,000 crore bond auction

The benchmark 10-year bond yield rose to 6.7062 per cent

Aditya Birla group’s Indriya sees higher growth in smaller towns amid formalisation

The company notes that the growth rate in smaller towns is now higher because the gap in organized retail was much larger in those areas. To capture this, Indriya has already expanded to over 30 cities, recently opening doors in towns like Haldwani in Uttarakhand and Gaya in Bihar.

India expands rules for $385 billion stock funds to add gold

By widening the list of permitted assets, the regulator has given equity funds a broader toolkit that already includes money market and other liquid securities

New SEBI Update: How to Transfer Mutual Fund Units Without Tax Impact

Transferring mutual fund units as a gift used to be complicated — especially if you held them in statement of account (non-demat) mode. Investors had to sell units, pay capital gains tax, and then ask the beneficiary to repurchase them. But not anymore. Thanks to new regulations by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), you can now transfer or gift mutual fund units held in statement of account mode — completely online — without selling or converting to demat form. If you hold mutual funds and are planning wealth transfer, gifting to family members, or estate planning — this video is important for you.

Personal Finance | Good investing is an inward journey

Insights from value investor Guy Spier, on being selective, understanding own biases, having a clear investment thesis and valuation 

Indian bonds edge up 1 bps after strong state debt auction boosts sentiment

The benchmark 10-year bond yield fell to 6.6684 percent

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

India’s bond bankers push SEBI for more funding flexibility

The intermediaries known as merchant bankers in India say the move would give them more financial flexibility to underwrite debt issuances

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.

MCX, Hindustan Zinc share prices jump up to 3% today as silver gains; ETFs up over 1%

Metal stocks moved higher alongside the silver rally on Wednesday. The strength was equally visible in silver ETFs, which logged gains of over 1 percent across fund houses.

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.

Indian bonds open 1 basis point higher; state government debt fundraising in focus

The benchmark Indian bond yield was trading at 6.7035 percent, as compared to 6.71 percent in the previous session.

‘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.

Bonds trade flat amid US-Iran tensions, all eyes on crude prices

The benchmark 10-year bond yield fell to 6.71% on from 6.72% on February 20

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.

US-Iran tensions, tariff fallout and China reopening to shape commodities next week

On the data front, US weekly jobless claims and Producer Price Index (PPI) figures, along with speeches from several FOMC officials, will be closely watched as investors seek clearer guidance on the timing of the Federal Reserve's next rate cut.

'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.