Radhika Gupta has 17% of her portfolio abroad. Here’s how much she wants Indians to invest globally

Radhika Gupta advises prioritizing domestic equity and debt before international investments. Global diversification is a necessary component after building a portfolio’s foundation. Different markets perform well at different times, necessitating international exposure. Many companies and sectors are not present in India, offering unique investment opportunities. Gupta recommends a 10-15% allocation to international assets for most […]

You can’t spell chai latte without AI. That will hurt India

The AI adoption craze is looming over what’s promising to be another lackluster earnings season for IT services exporters. Last week, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., the biggest among them, reported 0.4% growth in revenue over the previous three months after stripping out currency fluctuations, the slowest expansion in a year.

Korea’s AI stock rout is becoming a lesson in leveraged excess

South Korea’s AI stock boom is now a cautionary tale of leverage’s power. SK Hynix’s plunge triggered billions in stock sales, deepening the Kospi’s slide. Leveraged products and concentrated index weightings amplified market swings in both directions. This dynamic is now being watched globally as Korea is central to the AI hardware supply chain. Regulators […]

Mutual funds boost equity bets in June, favour largecaps and private banks

Fund houses experienced robust equity inflows during June. Money managers favored large-cap stocks trading below historical averages. Private banks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank were consistently purchased. Healthcare companies also received fresh allocations for steady growth. This investment trend was supported by easing geopolitical tensions and softer oil prices.

Mutual fund flows decoded: Why AMFI’s monthly data matters for investors

Mutual fund flows show investor sentiment and money movement across categories. Consistent inflows suggest investor confidence, while outflows may signal caution. Equity fund inflows indicate more money allocated to stocks, but do not guarantee market rises. Fund flows help gauge market liquidity, not as direct buy or sell signals. Company fundamentals and other factors ultimately […]

Oil rises after US-Iran hostilities flare again with strikes on energy targets

Oil prices increased as President Donald Trump reimposed naval blockades on Iranian ports. Iran retaliated with strikes on United States infrastructure in the region. Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil reached their highest levels in weeks. Attacks have deepened supply disruptions in the vital Strait of Hormuz. Hostilities have reignited doubts about a permanent […]

Life insurers seen posting mixed Q1, health players likely to outperform

Life insurers anticipate slower premium growth amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Health insurers are poised for strong performance, driven by sustained demand and improved affordability. General insurers will likely face continued pricing pressures in motor and commercial insurance lines. Axis Max Life and SBI Life are projected to lead retail APE growth among private […]