Gold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and sustained central-bank purchases. Strong Chinese demand and India’s upcoming festive and wedding season add further support. Despite potential short-term corrections, structural factors including reserve diversification, inflation concerns, and de-dollarisation keep gold’s long-term outlook bullish.
FPI return to India may be tactical, not structural yet: HSBC MF’s Venugopal Manghat
Foreign investors are cautiously returning to Indian equities, but a durable FPI reallocation remains unconfirmed. HSBC Mutual Fund’s Venugopal Manghat highlights improving earnings, stable domestic