A Franklin Templeton study reveals that a diversified portfolio with 50% equity, 25% debt, and 25% gold has provided competitive returns with lower volatility over the past decade. Multi-asset funds, investing in equity, debt, and commodities, offer investors a way to achieve equity-like returns with greater consistency and reduced risk compared to pure equity funds.
Fall in provisions help ICICI Bank’s net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank’s net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total