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With prices at record highs, investors should proceed cautiously. Any delay in rate cuts or a change in geopolitical dynamics could trigger a correction or a temporary pause in gold’s rally.

Temasek EMEA to seek big deals, ditch smaller holdings

Temasek Global Investments is one of three new entities announced last month as part of the overhaul, as the firm attempts to streamline operations and improve results

Equity schemes saw inflows in August but smallcap and sectoral funds slowed down

Largecap funds attracted Rs 2,835 crore in net inflow, up from Rs 2,125 crore in July and broadly in line with August 2024. Midcap schemes continued their strong run with Rs 5,331 crore as inflow in August, a shade above July and significantly higher than August 2024.

Debt funds lose momentum in August as liquid flows turn negative

Net inflows eased across short-duration categories; liquid and gilt schemes recorded outflows after July’s surge

Gold at an all-time-high: Should you buy, hold or book profit?

Experts recommend a 7.5-10 percent allocation to gold in retail portfolios, and see silver as offering brighter prospect of returns.

Investing beyond the US: A global diversification guide for Indian investors

For Indian investors, the routes to global investing are many: fund of funds (FoFs) for convenience, global ETFs for flexibility, ADRs for simplicity, or direct investing for control.

Strategy over noise: How to build resilient portfolios in volatile markets

Doing what the crowd does need not always be correct. In fact, many times it is completely wrong. You need to evaluate the context of your own investment and then act.

Equity mutual funds record Rs 42,702 crore inflows in July, AUM nears Rs 33.3 lakh crore mark

Large-cap and flexi-cap funds lead the charge as investments rises 81% from the previous month

Trump tariffs, MPC status quo: Align debt investments to your goals not events, say financial advisers

Beyond debt mutual funds and fixed deposits, retail investors can look at RBI Flexi Rate bonds and government securities for longer horizons

Swiggy looks to net Rs 2,500 crore from Rapido stake sale

Swiggy looks for a 2.5X return on investment in just over three years. Rapido is being valued at Rs 23,000-26,000 crore ($2.7-$3 billion), a 2.5X jump in valuation in a year’s time, on the back of 120% growth in scale, sources told Moneycontrol.

Looking to invest in real estate? Here's why REITs deserve a place in your portfolio

As investment in real estate is increasingly democratized by REITs, investors can now take part in a previously less accessible asset class that offers stable income, long-term capital appreciation, as well as tax benefits.

Want to invest in NSE’s unlisted shares? Know the procedure, pros and cons

Investing in unlisted shares offers early-mover advantage, but beware of risks such as liquidity concerns and lack of oversight, say experts.

PAN-Aadhaar not linked? Here's how it affects your ITR, banking, and investments

Failure to link PAN and Aadhaar can lead to accounts being frozen, ITRs not processing, and investments getting blocked

CoinDCX Hack: Know crypto investors' rights under Indian laws, even without regulations

Cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX hacked: The crypto exchange’s co-founders have assured users their wallets are safe, but it’s wise for investors to know the rights that they can exercise in India.

MCX spot gold rate at Rs 97,153 per ten gram after India strikes Pakistan

The yellow metal is likely to be in focus in the backdrop of rising tensions between the two neighbours and worries of an escalating armed conflict.

Why multi-asset allocation funds make sense in the current market cycle

While pure equity investing is central to long-term wealth creation, MAAFs play a strong supporting role — by smoothening the ride and making portfolios more resilient.

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Gold continues to glitter, but silver can also add shine to your portfolio

The yellow metal’s dizzying rise may have left silver behind for now, but its long-term prospects remain strong; retail investors can look to allocate 5 percent of their portfolio to silver, say experts.

5 financial habits that prevent you from saving

Common financial mistakes like overspending, not tracking expenses, and delaying investments can significantly hinder your ability to save money.

Why mutual funds continue to gain traction among investors

While some view MFs with disdain as products meant for the masses, they have clearly proven themselves across the board as a diversified, well-managed offering.

Gold crosses Rs 95,000 for the first time: Should you buy, sell or hold?

Your asset allocation, rather than gold price movements, should dictate your investment calls, say financial advisors. They recommend a 10-15 percent allocation to gold in retail investors’ portfolio.

Climate, infra will dominate India investments, says BII's Asia head Srini Nagarajan

British International Investment has invested around $2.5 billion in India so far across firms, including Mahindra Electric and Tata Capital

GIFT City: Incentivising NRIs to plug into India’s growth

NRIs can invest in a wide array of options within the GIFT City ecosystem, and enjoy multiple tax advantages.

Avoid these 5 biases to protect your investments

In these uncertain times, behavioural biases can harm your investments. Learn to overcome these psychological traps to make better financial decisions

The FY26 Investment Playbook: Here's how you could manage your money this year

This fiscal will be all about selective equity exposure, medium-to-long-duration debt, gold for hedging, and tax efficiency.

Deceased investors’ nominees can access stock, MF holdings via DigiLocker from April 1. Here's how

SEBI's tie-up with DigiLocker aims to bring down the number of stock and mutual fund holdings that remain unclaimed. Following the death of an investor, the DigiLocker system will automatically notify the nominees regarding the investments