Gold, though seen as a safe-haven, carries notable risk with high volatility and drawdowns. Over 15 years, equities outperformed gold, but gold’s negative correlation with equities supports diversification. Experts suggest a balanced portfolio with 10–20% gold allocation to manage risk and enhance long-term returns.
Fall in provisions help ICICI Bank’s net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank’s net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total