ETFs own 67 tonnes of gold as holdings rise by 42% YoY

India’s gold ETF holdings surged 42% YoY to 66.68 tonnes with AUM up 88% to Rs 64,777 crore, driven by Gen Z, fractional ownership, and fintech adoption. Global demand rose 3%, central banks boosted reserves, and Ventura projects COMEX Gold at $3,600 in 2025 amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Customer trust and referrals drive Zerodha, not incentives: Nithin Kamath

Zerodha’s growth has been driven by customer referrals and word-of-mouth publicity instead of advertising, says Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath as he explains how despite regulatory changes ending referral incentives, referrals remain steady for the discount broker. This is a testimony to customer trust and loyalty for the platform, he adds.

2 top stock recommendations from Rajesh Palviya

Rajesh Palviya from Axis Securities anticipates Nifty potentially reaching 25,000, fueled by positive market sentiment and Prime Minister’s announcement. He highlights the shift in put-call ratios and strong performance in midcap, smallcap, and sectors like automobile and oil & gas. Palviya recommends Mahindra & Mahindra with a target of 3,480 and Avenue Supermarts (DMart) with […]

Short-term bets on oil risky amid geopolitical uncertainty: Vandana Hari

Oil markets are in a holding pattern due to uncertainty surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war and potential shifts in Western sanctions. The focus has shifted from a quick ceasefire to a longer-term resolution of territorial disputes and security guarantees. Market participants are adopting a wait-and-see approach, as the path to a resolution is expected to be […]