As the new financial year begins, investors must be approaching portfolio decisions with a focus on consistency, diversification, and risk management. Policy cues from the Reserve Bank of India and global growth signals flagged by the International Monetary Fund continue to shape the broader investment environment. Against this backdrop, financial planners outline a set of…
The 8th Central Pay Commission is holding a series of meetings with employee representatives in New Delhi from April 28 to 30, with discussions currently underway on April 29 as part of its consultation process on pay revision for central government staff. In one of the key interactions, representatives of the National Council (Joint Consultative…
India’s National Pension System remains one of the lowest-cost retirement products, but fresh enrolment growth is slowing. Here’s why adoption remains limited despite strong returns, tax benefits, and regulatory support. By Anshul April 29, 2026, 8:15:54 AM IST (Published) India’s retirement savings story has a paradox at its core. The National Pension System (NPS) is…
Quant Mutual Fund has launched the QSIF Sector Rotation Long-Short Fund, a specialised investment fund (SIF) strategy that is currently open for subscription. The new fund offer (NFO) opened on April 27 and will close on May 11, with a minimum investment requirement of ₹10 lakh, positioning it for high-net-worth and sophisticated investors. The scheme…
Gold and silver prices edged lower in global markets on Wednesday (April 29), with both metals showing only marginal moves as trading remained largely range-bound. The trend reflects a cautious market mood as investors tracked Federal Reserve policy signals, geopolitical developments and shifting inflation expectations driven by energy prices. Where prices stand On COMEX, gold…
India’s insurance sector continues to benefit from regulatory reforms and expanding distribution, but industry participants say the protection gap remains significant, driven by limited product personalisation and structural challenges in demand. Hanut Mehta, CEO and Co-Founder of Bimapay, said while recent reforms have improved the ‘how’ of insurance delivery, the ‘what’ in terms of product…
DTDC Express and India Post have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at improving logistics connectivity and delivery access across the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on April 27 in New Delhi between Neeraj Kumar Jha, General Manager, Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts, and Abhishek Chakraborty, CEO of DTDC Express Ltd., in…
Visa has outlined evolving consumption patterns among India’s affluent consumers in a new report that highlights how premium spending is becoming more experience-driven and intentional. In its Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) Whitepaper, India’s Affluent Economy 2025–2026, the payments company said affluent consumers are shifting from ownership-led purchases to access-led experiences, with spending patterns closely…
A new industry report on young consumers in India highlights a sharp gap between the importance they assign to health insurance and actual policy ownership, along with low preparedness for medical emergencies. The findings were released in the Young India Health Insurance Report, based on a survey across more than 35 urban and rural locations,…
Gold recycling in India refers to the process of buying back old, unused, inherited, or excess gold from households, testing its purity, and either reusing it in jewellery manufacturing or converting it into bullion. While the practice has always existed in India, industry experts say it is now gradually moving toward more organised and transparent…
