Instant redemption helps lure retail investors to liquid funds
Retail investors are shifting their savings from low-interest bank accounts to Liquid and Overnight funds, attracted by the Instant Redemption feature. This allows for quick access to funds within minutes, enabling investors to earn higher returns of 6.5% to 7% while maintaining liquidity for everyday needs and emergencies.
Not doomsday, AI will Ring in modernisation: C S Venkatakrishnan, Barclays
Barclays CEO C S Venkatakrishnan highlights India’s strong growth and digital transformation reshaping its global economic standing. He believes AI will modernize systems rather than eliminate jobs, and the world is entering a sensitive credit cycle after years of cheap borrowing, with geopolitical shifts mirroring the 1970s-80s.
Metal stocks glitter on Dalal Street, eye stronger March quarter
Indian metal stocks are performing strongly. Prices for steel and non-ferrous metals have risen significantly. This is due to increased demand, government policies, and limited supply. Steel companies are seeing better earnings. Non-ferrous producers also benefit from global price trends and a weaker rupee. The current quarter is typically strong for metal volumes.