With more than 200 ETFs available in India, choosing the right fund can be challenging for investors. DSP Mutual Fund’s Anil Ghelani and ICICI Prudential AMC’s Amit Vashisht explain the risks in global ETFs, the outlook for gold and silver, opportunities in sectoral funds and three important factors to check before investing. Source link
High-net-worth investors often finance luxury property acquisitions rather than paying cash, preserving liquid capital to seize lucrative business opportunities and maintain portfolio diversification. Source link
Nearly three-fourths of people in North India aspire to retire before the traditional retirement age, but confidence in their ability to sustain themselves financially after retirement remains low, according to the sixth edition of the India Retirement Index Study (IRIS) by Axis Max Life Insurance, conducted in partnership with Kantar. The study found that 74%…
Gold and silver prices extended their decline on Tuesday, November 3, ahead of the Dhanteras buying season, bringing some relief to consumers who have been grappling with elevated precious metal prices. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December 4 delivery were trading at ₹1.37 lakh per 10 grams, down 1.65%. Silver futures…
Festive sales bring a mix of credit card discounts, cashback, loyalty points, reward vouchers and easy EMI offers. While these can lower the cost of purchases, they can also encourage consumers to spend more than planned in pursuit of rewards. The difference between saving money and spending more to earn a reward often comes down…
India’s gold demand declined 29% year-on-year to 162.5 tonnes in the July-September quarter of 2026, as record-high prices, higher import duty and changing consumer buying patterns weighed on jewellery purchases and investment demand, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Demand stood at 229.8 tonnes in the corresponding quarter last year. However, in value terms,…
If you had invested ₹10,000 in gold or Bitcoin at the beginning of 2020, how much would it be worth today? A comparison of the two assets shows a significant difference in their returns over the past six years. A ₹10,000 investment in Bitcoin would have grown to approximately ₹1.62 lakh by October 2026, while…
TVS Capital Funds has launched TVS Alts, a private credit platform that plans to raise ₹750 crore, with a green-shoe option of ₹500 crore. The proposed fund will focus on secured lending to performing companies, with individual investments ranging from ₹40 crore to ₹100 crore. The fund is targeting returns of around 17% and will…
Buying gold and silver coins for Dhanteras no longer necessarily means visiting a jewellery showroom. Quick-commerce platforms are expanding their festive offerings to include precious metal coins, allowing customers to browse and order them through mobile apps. Ahead of Dhanteras on November 6, platforms are also introducing offers, including free silver coins, discount vouchers and…
The festive season brings more than just shopping discounts and special offers. It also creates opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit consumers who are making frequent digital payments, tracking deliveries and responding to promotional messages. Fake cashback offers, tampered QR codes, phishing links and impersonation of trusted brands are among the methods used to trick shoppers…
