In a year brimming with global economic uncertainty, gold has emerged as the undeniable winner—surging past the Rs 1,00,000 mark in domestic markets and leaving traditional investments like fixed deposits and even equities far behind. While Indian FDs continue to offer modest returns in the average range of 6-8%, the yellow metal has delivered double-digit … Read more
The Indian equity market has faced a tumultuous six months, marked by a persistent sell-off from October 2024 to February 2025. The markets have experienced a correction, with the Nifty50 index declining by 14.6% from its peak in September 2024 to March 13. Similarly, the Nifty 500 index has seen a decrease of 17.6% over … Read more
As the financial year 2024-25 approaches its conclusion, many investors are evaluating tax-saving options to optimise their portfolios. Among the popular choices are fixed deposits (FDs), Public Provident Fund (PPF), and the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS), all of which are eligible for deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. These instruments … Read more
The Nifty Midcap 150 Index has experienced a decrease of nearly 20% from its highest point in the past 52 weeks. Up until the end of February, mid cap funds had an average loss of around 9.57%, with the Quant Mid Cap Fund showing the largest decline at 11.07% in the last month. Over the … Read more
Domestic indices have been undergoing a free fall for the past few sessions consecutively. The Indian equity market saw another day of losses, with the Nifty index logging its longest losing streak on record, falling for the tenth consecutive session. The Nifty ended down by 37 points, closing at 22,083, while the Sensex slipped by … Read more
Specialized Investment Fund: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to launch a new asset class for investors on April 1, 2025. The introduction of the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) by SEBI aims to cater to the increasing demand from investors who feel constrained by the conventional options of mutual funds and Portfolio … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new investment category dubbed the ‘specialised investment fund’ (SIF) designed for wealthier investors. This initiative, effective from April 1, requires a minimum investment of Rs 10 lakh. SEBI’s move aims to cater to investors with higher risk appetites while providing asset managers with over … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a framework for a new type of investment product known as the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF). This category is intended to serve as a middle ground between Mutual Funds (MFs) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS). The new framework is scheduled to be implemented from April … Read more
Retiring early at 45 or 50 may sound ideal, but financial expert Gurmeet Chadha, CIO at Complete Circle, warns that most people underestimate the financial risks. “With life expectancy increasing, u will have to depend on your portfolio for 30 years plus n keep catching up with inflation,” he cautioned in a post on X. … 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