Private sector banks are the best contrarian bet for the next 3 years, says S NarenICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren warned that rising leverage through derivatives and margin trading poses a bigger risk than any slowdown i...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
NSE investor accounts cross 26 crore milestone as mobile trading and tier-2/3 cities drive participationNSE said in a press release that over 4.3 crore accounts, nearly 17% of the total, have been added in the past year alone, reflecting susta...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Curious case of one stock, two companies. Only one of them makes brakesOn paper this is a friction-material company. In practice, the larger force inside the company is an investment portfolio. The friction bus...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Crypto exchange Coinbase to introduce INR rails in IndiaCoinbase has launched direct rupee deposits and withdrawals in India, a move that gives it a significant advantage over rivals like Binance...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Gold sitting idle in lockers? Why experts want Indians to monetise their yellow metal nowAs gold prices rally and India seeks to curb imports, financial experts are urging investors to rethink how they own the precious metal. Ad...
28 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don't mistake FII outflows for a loss of confidence in India's growth story: Himanshu SrivastavaForeign investors withdrew almost $5 billion from India funds in March 2026. This outflow stemmed from global uncertainty and high valuatio...
28 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Mutual funds cut exposure to private banks for 2nd straight month in April. Is banking sector under pressure?Mutual funds reduced their exposure to private banks for the second consecutive month in April, driven by tactical rotation and near-term e...
26 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
25 May, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Bitcoin faces fresh selling pressure despite U.S.-Iran easing; over $400 million liquidated in 1 dayBitcoin and Ethereum extended losses as macroeconomic concerns, ETF outflows and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. Mo...
23 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Planning SIPs for a car or house in 10 years? Experts recommend diversified equity funds for long-term goalsFinancial experts advise first-time SIP investors to focus on diversified equity mutual funds for long-term goals, avoid panic during volat...
23 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Fuel imports keep India's economy under pressure despite gold duty curbs: Kotak Securities officialIndia's economy is under pressure from high crude oil prices due to global crises. Experts warn that government actions may not fully resol...
21 May, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
NSE EGR trading starts today. Should gold investors buy metal in its newest form?The National Stock Exchange has launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), allowing investors to own gold electronically, backed by physical...
18 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
What should you do with your gold investments after PM Modi urges people to postpone gold purchases?Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to postpone gold purchases to curb India's import bill amidst West Asia tensions. While the intention is...
13 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Why gold’s Rs 10,000 spike after import duty increase is a one-off moveGold and silver prices staged a sharp comeback on Wednesday, with MCX futures for both metals surging nearly 6% in a single session after t...
13 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
‘If Indians stop buying gold for one year, how much would India benefit?’ User asks billion-dollar question to AI, the reply will shock youIndia Gold Buying: A viral X post questioning the economic impact of India's gold obsession sparked a national debate. With gold imports so...
12 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
NSE adds one crore unique investors in 7 months, base crosses 13 crore markNational Stock Exchange crossed 13 crore investors, reflecting rapid retail participation growth driven by digital access, awareness and po...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.36 PM IST