Multi-asset funds offer consistent returns if not quite the big bang
The strategy has, however, lagged higher-returning asset classes such as gold and global equities, with 14.7% and 18.6% annualised returns, respectively, over the same period. “How gold, equity or debt behaves in isolation is very different from how a well-constructedcombination performs,” said Aashish Sommaiyaa, ED & CEO, WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund.
Global Markets: Asian stocks rise, US hits record on Iran talks
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index opened 0.4% higher on Thursday as traders bet a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict will ease oil prices and lift economic growth. That was after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes both closed at record highs, with Bank of America Corp. and Morgan Stanley leading financials higher after […]
Sebi allows companies to resize fresh issue size sans new IPO papers
SEBI has allowed companies to revise IPO fresh issue sizes by up to 50% without refiling a draft offer document, according to sources. The move aims to ease capital raising in volatile markets. Currently, firms must refile if the issue size changes by more than 20% from the original plan.
Fresh hopes of US-Iran talks bring peace to D-Street
Trump, according to news reports, said that the US-Iran peace talks could resume in Islamabad over the next two days following the breakdown of negotiations over the weekend. Earlier, the US said its navy had blockaded traffic to and from Iranian ports in response to Iran’s disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Stocks in news: Wipro, Angel One, HDB Financial, Clean Max Enviro, M&M
In today’s trade, shares of Wipro, Angel One, HDB Financial, Clean Max Enviro, M&M among others will be in focus due to various news developments and fourth quarter results.
Market swings trigger retail rethink, active client base of top brokers falls
Active client numbers across India’s top brokerages fell in FY26, indicating a slowdown in retail trading activity amid volatile markets. Six of the top 10 brokers reported a year-on-year decline, with Upstox seeing the steepest drop at 27.64%, followed by Zerodha and Motilal Oswal. Angel One, HDFC Securities, and Kotak Securities also posted declines.
Mark Mobius, pioneer of emerging markets investing, dies at 89
Mark Mobius, a pioneer of emerging markets investing, has died at 89. Known for decades at Franklin Templeton Investments, he championed opportunities across developing economies, delivering strong returns and shaping global investment strategies worldwide.
7 stocks where DIIs are trimming their stakes in March quarter
Declining DII shareholding across Nifty 500 stocks signals cautious sentiment, with investors trimming exposure in firms like Bank of India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation amid strategy shifts, valuation concerns, and evolving market conditions during the March 2026 quarter.
Board should consider Tata Sons listing: Shriram Subramanian
Listing calls for Tata Sons intensify as Reserve Bank of India and Shapoorji Pallonji Group push for IPO, while Tata Trusts resists transparency concerns ahead of a crucial board meeting to decide future direction.
Why is copper in a bullish trade set-up and offers buy on dips?
Copper prices rebound after Strait of Hormuz tensions ease and demand outlook improves, supported by China’s inflation data. However, rising London Metal Exchange inventories may cap gains, even as technical indicators signal bullish near term momentum.