Bitcoin has slipped below $77,000 as the cryptocurrency market struggles to regain momentum after the late-October sell-off. Institutional fund withdrawals, uncertainty over US interest rates and a cautious global market environment are weighing on investor sentiment. Bitcoin was trading around $76,800 on November 3, down nearly 2% over 24 hours. Ethereum also declined around 1.7%…
India’s health insurance market is seeing a growing number of first-time buyers, with a rising share coming from smaller cities and opting for higher coverage than in previous years. The number of fresh lives insured through Policybazaar increased 277% between FY22 and FY26, while first-time buyers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities grew 351%…
A monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) of ₹10,000 in Tata Retirement Savings Fund’s Progressive Plan would have grown to approximately ₹48.84 lakh over nearly 15 years, against a total investment of ₹17.80 lakh, according to performance data shared by Tata Mutual Fund. The fund completed 15 years on November 1, 2026. The SIP illustration, however,…
Every Dhanteras, millions of Indians buy gold, adding to the country’s already substantial stock of the precious metal. But while fresh purchases remain an important part of India’s gold demand, a significant quantity of gold already held by households and temple trusts remains unused. Could recycling and monetising this existing gold help reduce India’s dependence…
Gold and silver prices traded lower in global markets on Tuesday, November 3, as expectations of higher US interest rates for longer and renewed concerns over the US-Iran conflict kept investors cautious. On COMEX, gold futures were trading at $3,956.60 per ounce, down $13, or 0.33%. Silver futures declined 0.578, or 1.14%, to $50.310 per…
The number of traders participating in commodity derivatives on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has increased even as participation in equity futures and options (F&O) has declined, according to data shared by Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath. The number of clients trading commodity derivatives on MCX rose from 13 lakh in FY25…
Suryoday Small Finance Bank has introduced special festive-period interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs) below ₹3 crore. Under the offer, general depositors can earn up to 8.25%, while senior citizens can get up to 8.60% on five-year deposits. The special rates are applicable from October 30 to November 16, 2026. The bank is also offering…
The arrival of a child changes more than a family’s monthly budget. It also brings new healthcare expenses, long-term financial commitments and a need to reassess existing insurance coverage. While parents may have health insurance through their employer or an individual family floater policy, that does not necessarily mean a newborn is covered from birth….
Google Pay has begun piloting a personalised fashion and lifestyle shopping experience in India, allowing select users to discover clothing, explore outfit ideas and find products through visual search within the app. The new experience is being rolled out to a limited number of users as the company gathers feedback, Google said in a blog…
With the festive and winter holiday season approaching, travel companies are reporting increased bookings across domestic and international destinations, along with interest in group holidays, premium accommodation and experience-led itineraries. From intercity bus journeys to long-haul international trips, holiday budgets can vary significantly depending on the destination, duration and type of stay. Pickyourtrail has reported…
