In April 2025, investors holding select Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) from the 2017-18 series will have the option for early redemption. The bonds eligible for redemption include SGB 2017-18 Series III, IV, and V, with redemption dates scheduled for April 16, April 23, and April 30. These bonds were originally issued at prices varying from … Read more
Marc Faber, the Swiss investor known as “Dr. Doom” for his bearish market forecasts, has urged Indian retail investors to exit equities at the first sign of a rebound, warning of a prolonged global downturn. “If the market rebounds, then get out,” Faber, editor of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, said in an interview … Read more
It’s been a forgetful week for Indian investors as equity markets fell dramatically, erasing the gains of the last four weeks. The benchmark Sensex witnessed a sharp decline, marking a loss of nearly 5% for the week. Despite the overall weak sentiments, a few smallcaps stood out, 22 of them precisely, delivering double-digit returns to … Read more
When it comes to wealth creation and securing one’s financial future, it seems this issue is dominating the minds of Indians. According to a new report put out by the fintech unicorn, Razorpay, investments in mutual funds surged by an impressive 86% and insurance payments witnessed a significant 56% growth for the period FY24. Additionally, … Read more
The stellar rally in Indian equities that’s made them an investor favorite has run into headwinds that go beyond elevated valuations. Earnings misses, the attractiveness of rival markets amid expectations of a dovish policy shift by the Federal Reserve and a nascent recovery in Chinese equities are casting doubts over India extending a rally that … Read more
India’s mom-and-pop investors are facing testing times. During a pandemic-era surge in the stock market, millions poured their savings into equities, drawing on advice from unauthorized financial advisers and social media “gurus” to help identify the next big ticket. But a recent slide in stock values has laid bare the dangers of India’s lax capital … Read more