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Gold had surged to an all-time high of $3,500.05 per ounce on April 22. Analysts believe that if the current global uncertainty persists, there is potential for further appreciation in the markets.

Updated : May 8, 2025

Gold nears Rs 1-lakh mark as India-Pakistan tensions, Fed signals spark flight to safety

The Federal Reserve's careful approach has strengthened gold's attractiveness as a hedge asset. Gold's positive momentum was further boosted by escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, as well as the firm stance taken by US President Donald Trump in anticipation of upcoming trade talks with China.

Simple saving habits won’t just make you “look rich” — they’ll help you build unshakable financial freedom, no matter what the markets throw your way.

Updated : May 7, 2025

7 money habits that’ll make you rich - not just ‘look’ rich: Expert shares his tips to survive inflation, geopolitical tensions

Looking rich is easy—flashy buys, fancy vacations, curated Instagram posts. But staying rich? That takes strategy, discipline, and smart habits. If your money isn’t building assets—like investments, passive income, or long-term savings—it’s quietly draining into liabilities.

Bitcoin, as a payment medium, does not have authorisation or regulation from any central authority in India.

Updated : May 7, 2025

'Indian MFs are extremely smart or extremely stupid...': Expert on MF investment in cryptocurrencies

Akshat Shrivastava, founder of Wisdom Hatch, wrote on X, there are no mutual funds in India that directly or indirectly invest in Bitcoin. However, the returns on Bitcoin have been significant, with a 27% increase in the past 6 months, a 50% increase in the past year.

Updated : May 7, 2025

I work in Bangalore, earn Rs 1 lakh monthly. How do I handle my wedding expenses without harming my financial stability?

The role of an effective financial planner extends beyond solely focusing on returns, especially during significant life events. Their primary value lies in assisting you with preparing for important milestones such as marriage, purchasing a home, saving for your children's education, and planning for retirement, all while maintaining a structured and balanced approach.

SGB 2017-18 Series III was scheduled for premature redemption on April 16, 2025.

Updated : May 7, 2025

How to recover your lost Sovereign Gold Bond certificates?

The certificate of holding becomes essential for investors, who can redeem the SGB, which had a maturity after 8 years of tenure, or even early redemptions are also available.

Experts advise reviewing and rebalancing your portfolio regularly, factoring in inflation-adjusted returns rather than just nominal gains.

Updated : May 4, 2025

Middle class wake-up call: ₹1 crore could shrink to ₹5 lakh in 50 years, warns wealth advisor

Relying on a single savings instrument is no longer enough. Equities, gold, real estate, and inflation-linked bonds offer varying degrees of protection.

The company also supports India’s broader open-source ecosystem through FOSS United Foundation, while its Rainmatter initiative incubates startups that often build on open technologies.

Updated : May 2, 2025

'₹6 lakh crore runs on...': Nithin Kamath’s secret sauce is brewing in Bengaluru's JP Nagar

Zerodha has also open-sourced several of its in-house technologies—tools that are now used by universities, enterprises, and even governments around the world.

With its recent halving in 2024, Bitcoin’s stock-to-flow ratio has surged to 93–120—higher than gold’s—making it the most supply-restricted major asset.

Updated : May 2, 2025

You laughed at your parents for buying gold, Rivigo founder says they were right all along

India, he argues, is uniquely positioned to benefit. “India owns 10% of the world’s gold. China owns 15%. That’s three times more than what the US holds,” he adds.

Meanwhile, despite a 25% price surge this year, India’s gold demand fell 15% by volume in Q1 2025, according to the World Gold Council.

Updated : May 1, 2025

'Gold gave zero returns for 8 years': CA warns investors chasing the ₹1 lakh hype

Between 2012 and 2019, the price of gold moved marginally — from ₹31,050 to ₹35,220 per 10 grams. That’s not a gain worth chasing, especially when viewed through the lens of annualised returns.

One of the key benefits is how SIPs partially ride market momentum.

Updated : Apr 30, 2025

SIPs help you build wealth without timing the market — but here’s what they don’t fix

Unlike active investing, which often involves trying to guess the best times to buy or sell, SIPs are built on the principle of consistency over speculation. You invest a fixed amount at regular intervals—monthly, quarterly, or otherwise—regardless of whether the market is soaring or slumping.

Retail investors tend to panic during downturns (selling low) and get greedy during rallies (buying high).

Updated : Apr 30, 2025

Buy low, sell high? Expert explains why retail investors rarely succeed at market timing

Financial advisor Manoj Arora, in a social media post, wrote that markets are unpredictable as economic data, global events, interest rates, and investor sentiment change constantly. Even professionals often get the timing wrong.

After RBI slashed repo rate in the month of April, several leading Indian banks have revised their Fixed Deposit (FD) interest rates.

Updated : Apr 30, 2025

Fixed deposit interest rates: IndusInd Bank hikes rates, Kotak Mahindra slashes rates, new tenure added

IndusInd Bank significantly raised FD interest rates for various tenures, while Kotak Mahindra Bank opted for a minor reduction and floated a new tenure option. The revised rates take effect from April 29, 2025.

As market conditions shift, different asset classes — such as equities, debt, gold, or real estate — perform differently.

Updated : Apr 30, 2025

Can you really 'Invest and Forget'? Expert says not anymore in ever-changing market conditions

The key difference between asset classes lies in their cycle duration. Stocks now run on short 3–5 year cycles, driven by liquidity, sentiment, and valuations. Real estate, in contrast, often follows longer, slower-moving cycles—historically around 18 years, now shortening to 8–10 years.

If an investor had set up a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP in the SBI Gold ETF one year ago, their investment would have delivered an impressive XIRR (extended internal rate of return) of 54.35%.

Updated : Apr 30, 2025

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Gold ETFs see strongest demand in 3 years during March quarter, says WGC

Gold ETFs in India have shown significant growth, with holdings increasing from around 21 tonnes in 2020 to over 63 tonnes in 2025. This upward trend indicates a rising interest among investors in gold in a dematerialised form, in addition to conventional investments in physical gold.

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: The gold rally has been nothing short of spectacular

Updated : Apr 30, 2025

Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya?

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: The gold rally over the past year has been nothing short of spectacular, and long-term believers see its bull run as far from over.

In April 2025, gold prices experienced significant fluctuations driven by President Donald Trump’s economic policies.

Updated : Apr 29, 2025

Motilal Oswal continues to maintain ‘buy on dips’ stance on gold

It sees support around Rs 90,000– Rs 91,000 and resistance near Rs 99,000 in the medium to long term for the gold

Updated : Apr 29, 2025

DSP MF launches Silver ETF FoF ahead of Akshaya Tritiya; is silver a better buy than gold this year?

DSP Mutual Fund has launched the DSP Silver ETF Fund of Fund to allow investors access to the silver markets ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, mirroring physical silver performance.

Prices have surged sharply this year, climbing from ₹76,000 per 10 grams in January to a peak of nearly ₹99,100 before correcting slightly.

Updated : Apr 29, 2025

Hidden wealth exposed: Financial advisor says Indian women hold 11% of mankind’s gold

According to Mantri’s analysis, Indian women alone are estimated to own about 24,000–25,000 tonnes of gold — nearly 11–12% of all the gold ever mined by Homo sapiens.

The recent entrant, Groww Gilt Fund, opened its New Fund Offer (NFO) on 23 April 2025, closing on 7 May 2025. It plans to allocate a minimum of 80% of its assets to government securities.

Updated : Apr 26, 2025

Why Gilt funds are gaining ground: What debt investors need to know about new Groww Gilt Fund

Groww Mutual Fund has floated the Groww Gilt Fund to offer low-risk investment amidst potential RBI interest rate cuts, targeting keen debt investors.

Updated : Apr 26, 2025

Flight to safety: Gold, Bitcoin ETFs lead the new investment rush amid shaky markets

The twin rally in gold and Bitcoin is no coincidence. It reflects a shift in investor psychology: gold remains the time-tested sanctuary, while Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as "digital gold," especially among younger and more risk-tolerant investors.

If someone has a lower risk appetite, increasing gold allocation can help reduce portfolio volatility.

Updated : Apr 26, 2025

Is gold a better investment than large-cap equity funds in India over long term?

Gold mutual funds have outperformed large-cap equity funds over the past three years, offering higher returns during periods of economic uncertainty. However, gold funds can be more volatile and are influenced by global commodity prices.

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Gold nears Rs 1-lakh mark as India-Pakistan tensions, Fed signals spark flight to safety

7 money habits that’ll make you rich - not just ‘look’ rich: Expert shares his tips to survive inflation, geopolitical tensions

'Indian MFs are extremely smart or extremely stupid...': Expert on MF investment in cryptocurrencies

I work in Bangalore, earn Rs 1 lakh monthly. How do I handle my wedding expenses without harming my financial stability?

How to recover your lost Sovereign Gold Bond certificates?

Middle class wake-up call: ₹1 crore could shrink to ₹5 lakh in 50 years, warns wealth advisor

'₹6 lakh crore runs on...': Nithin Kamath’s secret sauce is brewing in Bengaluru's JP Nagar

You laughed at your parents for buying gold, Rivigo founder says they were right all along

'Gold gave zero returns for 8 years': CA warns investors chasing the ₹1 lakh hype

SIPs help you build wealth without timing the market — but here’s what they don’t fix

Buy low, sell high? Expert explains why retail investors rarely succeed at market timing

Fixed deposit interest rates: IndusInd Bank hikes rates, Kotak Mahindra slashes rates, new tenure added

Can you really 'Invest and Forget'? Expert says not anymore in ever-changing market conditions

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Gold ETFs see strongest demand in 3 years during March quarter, says WGC

Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya?

Motilal Oswal continues to maintain ‘buy on dips’ stance on gold

DSP MF launches Silver ETF FoF ahead of Akshaya Tritiya; is silver a better buy than gold this year?

Hidden wealth exposed: Financial advisor says Indian women hold 11% of mankind’s gold

Why Gilt funds are gaining ground: What debt investors need to know about new Groww Gilt Fund

Flight to safety: Gold, Bitcoin ETFs lead the new investment rush amid shaky markets

Is gold a better investment than large-cap equity funds in India over long term?

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