Asset allocation in 2026: Gold and silver outperform as equities struggle amid market volatilityWelcome to TrendMap, your quick, visual guide to the performance of different investment segments. In this edition, we present a 10-year pe...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Top corporate bonds, long gilts can be a good play as RBI holds ratesThe RBI maintained its repo rate at 5.25% and a neutral stance, raising inflation forecasts due to West Asian conflict-driven oil price hik...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
India eyes major bond index entry as tax exemptions sweeten appealIndia is set to reapply for inclusion in major global bond indices. This follows significant tax exemptions for foreign investors on capita...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
RBI's reform package could pull $40-75b inflows, push rupee to 92-93 and keep August rate on holdThe RBI's recent announcements are expected to attract substantial foreign capital, potentially strengthening the rupee. Analysts anticipat...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
FPIs get tax relief on gilts, ease of InvestmentIn a strategic step to lure foreign investment, India has eliminated taxes on capital gains and interest for overseas investors in its gove...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
FAR expansion, tax relief may boost foreign bond inflows, but risks remainNew government debt rules aim to attract foreign investment. Additional government securities are now accessible to foreign investors. Tax ...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
RBI MPC decision: How should mutual fund investors change their strategy after rate pause?The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25%, reflecting a cautious stance amid global uncertainties and inflation risks. Ex...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Govt committed to further drive 'Reform Express', ensure economic momentum: FM SitharamanIndia's economic outlook continues to evolve, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the government's unwavering resolve to ...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
R Gandhi calls RBI policy 'on expected lines', sees no immediate rate hike risksThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained its neutral policy stance and kept interest rates steady. The central bank has adjusted its foreca...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Capital gains relief for FPIs on G-secs a 'very helpful measure', but bond yields may not go down soon: Rama Mohan Rao Amara, SBIState Bank of India Managing Director Rama Mohan Rao Amara welcomes the government's move to exempt foreign investors from capital gains ta...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Will FD interest rates increase as RBI holds repo rate?Despite the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged, several factors suggest banks may increase fixed deposit rates soon. Rising inflation, a h...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, boosts rupee with new measuresThe RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously held the repo rate at 5.25% and maintained a neutral stance, citing amplified inflation ris...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
BRICS and the new geography of agri-tradeIndia’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volat...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
SpaceX, the sprawling company targeting the stars, Mars and an IPOElon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 with the lofty goal of ferrying humans to Mars and setting up colonies on the neighboring planet. Musk, th...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Rules in the works to enable G-Sec, repo deals by insurersInsurers will soon be able to undertake repo and government securities lending transactions. The insurance regulator is developing an opera...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Rising yields put pressure on gilt funds, experts recommend tactical approachGilt funds invest in government securities. These funds are sensitive to interest rate changes. Rising yields have recently led to weak ret...
27 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in May 2026Gilt funds are gaining traction among aggressive debt investors. Advisors suggest these funds could deliver strong returns if the RBI cuts ...
25 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST