SIP inflows remained highly encouraging despite muted Nifty returns over the past year, reflecting growing retail investor maturity and discipline, says Anand Vardarajan of Tata Asset Management. September saw strong SIP momentum even as equity inflows slightly eased to around Rs 30,000 crore from Rs 33,000 crore in August — a reasonable figure considering the … Read more
With silver prices soaring 53% so far in 2025, inflows into silver ETFs have surged dramatically, reportedly tripling those into gold ETFs, according to Axis Mutual Fund. According to the fund house, “Investment inflows into silver have soared globally, with silver-backed ETFs and other investment products seeing record additions. In the first half of 2025 … Read more
The passive fund market witnessed an uptick in September, with AUM rising 3.9% on-month to Rs 12.99 lakh crore on the back of a surge in gold prices and fresh inflows into the category, which totalled Rs 19,057 crore, marking the 59th consecutive month of net inflow, according to AMFI monthly note. Source link
The inflows in Gold ETFs in August surged by 74% to Rs 2,189 crore compared to Rs 1,256 crore in July. On a year-on-year basis, inflows rose 36% from Rs 1,611 crore in August 2024. An expert said the healthy net inflows reflect gold’s enduring appeal as both a portfolio diversifier and a tactical hedge … Read more
India’s gold ETF holdings rose 42% year-on-year to 66.68 tonnes as of June 30, 2025, with AUM surging 88% to Rs 64,777 crore. The number of investor accounts expanded 41% to 76.54 lakh, reflecting growing preference for digital gold investments and this shift from traditional jewelry ownership to tech-enabled investment channels is being driven by … Read more
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