Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a simplified framework for nomination in demat accounts and mutual fund folios, aiming to ease investor onboarding and reduce unclaimed assets. In a consultation paper released on March 17, the regulator suggested cutting mandatory nominee details to just two fields, name and relationship with…
Disruptions across West Asian trade routes are slowing India’s gems and jewellery exports and pushing up logistics costs, even as underlying global demand remains stable, industry experts said. The West Asia’s role as a key transit hub has amplified the impact of airspace closures and route constraints. Exporters are reporting delays in shipments and order…
India will roll out a new direct tax framework from April 1, 2026, as the Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces the decades-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The changes are expected to streamline compliance, simplify language, and reduce litigation, as per experts. The new law will apply from the tax year 2026–27 and will introduce several…
The Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has extended the deadline for submitting responses to its 18‑point online questionnaire to March 31, from an earlier cut‑off of March 16. The move aims to allow broader participation from central government employees, pensioners, unions and other stakeholders in shaping key recommendations on pay, allowances and service conditions….
Gold and silver prices in India slipped on Wednesday (March 18), reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision and rising geopolitical tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), April gold futures fell by ₹256, or 0.16%, to ₹1.55 lakh per 10 grams, with a turnover of 7,734 lots. Silver…
Indian investors are increasingly looking beyond domestic equities as global markets outperform and offer diversification benefits. Aditya Agarwal of Wealthy.in and Nirmal Bari of PPFAS GIFT said asset allocation, currency hedging, and a long-term approach are key when investing overseas. With mutual fund limits in place, GIFT City is emerging as an alternative route, while…
A ₹10,000 monthly SIP in Canara Robeco Large and Mid Cap Fund since its inception in March 2005 would have grown to ₹1.97 crore as of February 27, 2026, delivering an XIRR of 16.89%. A one-time investment of ₹10,000 at inception would have grown to ₹2.44 lakh over the same period, according to the fund…
Helios Mutual Fund has completed two years of operations in the mutual fund space and may consider entering the multi-asset segment at a later stage, said Deviprasad Nair, Head of Business (MF, AIF, PMS) at Helios India. The fund house, which launched its mutual fund business in 2023, is evaluating a multi-asset strategy to offer…
Gold and silver prices edged lower on Thursday (March 19) in global markets, weighed by a firmer US dollar and persistent concerns over higher interest rates, even as geopolitical tensions and festive demand in India helped limit deeper losses. On the COMEX, gold was trading at $4,847.50 per ounce, down nearly 1%, while silver declined…
WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund has advised investors to maintain consistency in their investment strategies during market downturns, arguing that disciplined execution, rather than frequent changes, drives long-term outcomes. In its latest report titled “The Dabbawala Principle”, the fund house said investors should follow a system-based approach similar to Mumbai’s dabbawalas, who are known for high…
