Following a customs duty reduction and a fall in gold prices, investors were drawn to gold ETFs and funds. The budget announcement made long-term gold investments more tax-efficient, and with no new sovereign gold bond issues expected, experts recommended a 10% portfolio allocation. Gold remains a hedge against inflation and provides diversification.
SpiceJet shares rise 13%, extending second-day rally amid IndiGo operational disruptions
SpiceJet shares spiked intraday as operational disruptions at rival IndiGo boosted demand for its services. Despite the short-term rally, the stock remains fundamentally weak, with