Gold trade bodies have suggested the government make the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) more attractive in the upcoming budget by offering flexible tenures, higher interest rates, and tax-exemptions on up to 500 grams of ancestral gold deposits. The aim is to mobilise 22,000 tonnes of gold and reduce imports.
9 equity mutual fund categories saw over 20% surge in AUM in 2024
The AUM of sectoral and thematic funds went up by 74% in 2024 from Rs 2.71 lakh crore in January to Rs 4.72 lakh crore