Recent tax changes in the Union Budget have increased capital gains tax rates, complicating the task for PMS fund managers to generate higher post-tax returns compared to mutual funds. Despite a historical trend of outperforming mutual funds, PMS schemes now require higher annual returns to stay competitive. Long-term strategies are less impacted, while short-term focused approaches suffer.
Private Banks, Energy and IT offer value in subdued market: Mark Matthews
Mark Matthews of Julius Baer highlights silver’s fundamental strength driven by industrial and defense demand, while gold’s support comes from Indian household wealth. He anticipates
December 18, 2025