Gold and silver prices declined in early trade on Monday (April 20), tracking a firmer US dollar and cautious investor positioning amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia. On the COMEX, gold fell 1.21% to $4,821 per ounce. Silver dropped 2.05% to $80.16 per ounce. The pullback follows a strong multi-week rally in bullion, with…
Gold demand during Akshaya Tritiya reflected diverging trends this year, with elevated prices dampening jewellery purchases even as investment-led buying and lightweight segments offered support to the market. Consumers marked one of India’s most significant gold-buying occasions with a more measured approach, as record-high prices prompted a shift in buying behaviour. While overall volumes remained…
Shriram Finance Limited on Sunday, April 19, has announced a revision in interest rates on its fixed deposits (FDs), with the new rates set to come into effect from May 6, 2026. The move follows a recent upgrade in the company’s long-term credit ratings to the highest “AAA (Stable)” category by agencies including CRISIL Ratings,…
India’s residential real estate market is seeing a shift in how homebuyers evaluate property purchases, with emphasis on long-term value, risk assessment and asset quality. “The era of the ‘price per square foot’ obsession is over. Today’s buyer is evaluating the overall value ecosystem of a home,” said Nagabushana Reddy, CEO, Founder and Managing Director,…
According to the amendment, cases where GAAR was invoked prior to March 31, 2026, fall outside its scope. However, it remains to be seen how Indian income-tax authorities will deal with such cases, write tax law experts Bijal Ajinkya and Viraj Doshi of Khaitan & Co. By CNBCTV18April 17, 2026, 1:25:31 PM IST (Published) In…
With Akshaya Tritiya approaching, real estate activity typically sees a seasonal uptick, as the occasion is considered favourable for long-term purchases such as property. Market participants note that while the period carries cultural significance, investment decisions continue to require careful evaluation of legal, financial and location-related factors. Title clarity and due diligence A primary consideration…
Midcap and smallcap stocks are once again drawing investor attention, supported by improving valuations and steady inflows despite recent market volatility. Data from March shows a sharp rise in flows into these categories, indicating that investors are increasingly using market corrections as an opportunity to invest rather than exit. This reflects a growing maturity among…
Alt Capital has launched its third alternative investment fund scheme, AltCap Yield Fund III (AYF III), and partnered with FundsIndia Private Wealth to raise ₹1,000 crore, with an additional ₹200 crore green shoe option. AYF III is the third scheme under the firm’s Category II alternative investment fund platform registered with the Securities and Exchange…
Equity-oriented mutual funds recorded a 17.38% year-on-year increase in average assets under management (AAUM) in March 2026, according to an analysis by Abakkus Mutual Fund based on Association of Mutual Funds in India data. Total equity AAUM rose to about ₹33.54 lakh crore in March 2026, up from ₹28.57 lakh crore a year earlier, indicating…
Gold and silver prices rose in futures trade on Thursday (April 16), supported by fresh buying interest and firm global cues, even as market participants assess near-term volatility ahead of Akshaya Tritiya. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery increased by ₹851, or 0.55%, to ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams. Analysts…
