These 5 equity mutual funds lose over 10% in 2025. Do you own any?
Five equity mutual funds have fallen more than 10% in 2025, led by steep declines in Samco and small-cap schemes. Overall, 69 funds delivered negative returns, with most losses ranging from marginal dips to high single digits.
Choosing between Gold ETF and Gold ETF FoF? Here are 7 differences to guide you
Gold ETFs invest directly in physical gold, require a demat account, offer real-time liquidity, and have lower expenses. Gold ETF FoFs invest in ETF units, need no demat, allow low-ticket SIPs, carry higher expenses, and follow NAV-based pricing.
Gold is the new FDI: A blueprint to convert India’s idle wealth into productive capital
India’s massive household gold holdings, worth $3.8 trillion, far exceed decades of FDI inflows. Redirecting even part of this unproductive wealth through proposed procurement and gold-bond schemes could ease trade deficits, boost capital formation, and lessen dependence on foreign investment.
Gurmeet Chadha hails Russian Sberbank’s MF route into Indian equities, calls it a model for global expansion
Sberbank’s launch of a Nifty 50-linked mutual fund gives Russian investors direct access to Indian equities. Experts say the move can expand global capital inflows, enable similar partnerships with BRICS and other regions, and deepen India-Russia financial cooperation.
Starting your first SIP? Here’s an expert guide to choosing the right mutual fund
Starting an SIP becomes easy with clarity on goals, time horizon and risk appetite. Expert guidance helps beginners avoid mis-selling, choose the right fund, and build confidence for a smooth long-term investing journey.
Century Plyboards well-positioned for growth as MDF expansion and premium mix strengthen margins
India’s building products sector is stabilizing with stronger consumption, healthier pipelines, lower input volatility, and rising premiumization. Demand across wood panels, sanitaryware, tiles, and paints is improving as real estate, renovation cycles, and distribution networks strengthen, supporting a more sustained medium-term upcycle.
Crypto in 2026: The quiet transformation India cannot ignore anymore
The crypto market is shifting from speculation to institutional-grade structure, driven by Bitcoin’s treasury use, rapid tokenisation, and coordinated global regulation. India’s maturing investor base and expanding access accelerate the need for clearer frameworks and safer, compliant participation in 2026.
Wakefit raises Rs 580 crore from anchor investors including HSBC, HDFC MF ahead of IPO
Wakefit raised Rs 580 crore from anchor investors at the top price band, with domestic mutual funds taking over half the book. Strong institutional demand boosts confidence ahead of its Rs 1,288 crore IPO opening on December 8.
A ‘Gold’en run: After 60% surge and over 50 all-time highs this year, what’s next for gold in 2026?
Gold surged over 60% in 2025 on geopolitical risks, a weaker dollar and strong safe-haven demand. The World Gold Council sees 2026 playing out through moderately bullish, strongly bullish or bearish scenarios, shaped by global growth, Fed policy, and shifting investor behaviour.
Gold gains on Fed rate cut optimism; silver hits record high
Gold prices climbed Friday amid strong expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week, while silver reached a record high. The market anticipates a 25-basis-point cut, driven by dovish Fed commentary and recent economic data. This sentiment weakened the dollar, benefiting gold.