Mumbai : Several life insurers have approached the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) seeking approval to invest in gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes amid increasing gold prices, growing global demand and a need for diversification as traditional asset classes deliver subdued returns. Gold … Read more
The capital gains taxation rules on gold saw significant alterations from July 23, 2024. These changes affect all asset classes, including gold, mutual funds, and real estate, substantially impacting investors and sellers of gold jewellery. The adjustments were introduced to harmonise tax treatments across various investment categories, bringing clarity and uniformity to the taxation process … Read more
Gold holds a special place in Indian households, not just as an investment but as a symbol of wealth and tradition. With gold prices steadily rising, consumers and investors in India should prepare for a period of both volatility and potential opportunities. A recent report by ICICI Bank Global Markets suggests that gold prices may … Read more
Investing in mutual funds: The stock market is experiencing a significant correction, especially in the small and mid-cap segment, commonly referred to as SMIDs. Many investors who had enjoyed substantial gains in these areas were taken by surprise as prices took a sharp downturn. The BSE Small-cap and Mid-cap Indices have seen notable decreases, with … Read more
On February 15, spot gold was highly volatile and choppy amid weak US data and traders reassessing the impacts of the US President Trump’s tariff policies. The yellow metal came close to it’s all-time high level of $2943; however, it slumped as traders opted to book profits. The yellow metal traded between $2854 (February 10) … Read more
In the midst of global economic uncertainty and the potential for gold to outperform equity investments, the spotlight is on gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), net inflows in gold ETFs surged to Rs 3,751.4 crore in January 2025 from a nine-month low of Rs … Read more
“I think investors are beginning to understand that there are cheaper alternatives which give them similar growth profile, similar earnings growth profile in the medium term but available at far lower valuations,” says Manishi Raychaudhuri, Veteran Investor In Asian Equities. They say that if you are a long-term bull, ETF is the best and the … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently launched the Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework to streamline compliance for entities launching passively managed mutual fund schemes. This initiative aims to enhance investment diversification and facilitate the entry of new players into the mutual fund industry. What is Mutual Fund Lite? Mutual Fund … Read more
Silver ETFs: In 2024, Silver ETFs have become a favored investment choice, experiencing significant growth in assets under management. A study conducted by ICRA Analytics reveals that Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have shown impressive performance, surpassing that of gold ETFs over the past year. Silver ETFs have generated returns of up to 32.49% in the … Read more
Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have demonstrated significant growth, surpassing gold ETFs in the past year. According to the latest report by ICRA Analytics, silver ETFs have generated returns of 32.49% over the previous year, outperforming gold ETFs which only yielded 28.07%. Historically overshadowed by gold, silver has outperformed the yellow metal with a 30% return … Read more