Vijay, a 43-year-old IT professional, noticed his mutual fund portfolio fall Rs 1.5 lakh in 12 days, raising concerns about regular versus direct plans. Experts say short-term declines are driven by market volatility and geopolitical tensions, not plan type, and advise diversification, disciplined rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.
Gold gains as oil slumps after Trump holds off on Iran attack
Gold prices saw an increase on Monday as oil prices declined. This shift occurred after President Donald Trump delayed further action against Iran. Eased concerns