ETMarkets Smart Talk| FDs, G-Secs or debt funds? UTI AMC's Anurag Mittal explains what works in a rising-rate cycleIn this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Anurag Mittal, President & Head–Fixed Income at UTI AMC, shares his views on the changing dynamics...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
RBI rate hikes: How short-duration funds and high-quality corporate bonds can protect your debt portfolioInvestors must position fixed income portfolio for further rate hikes. But this cycle may look different.
26 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Did your balanced advantage fund buy the dip? Here's what your investment strategy should be nowWhen markets fell, BAFs had an opportunity to increase equity exposure. Many did, while others were more cautious.
26 Oct, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in October 2026Mutual fund advisors say banking & PSU debt schemes are ‘relatively’ safe because these schemes invest only in bonds and papers of banks an...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
A turbulent year at HDFC Bank: Controversies that kept India’s biggest private lender in the headlinesHDFC Bank has faced a turbulent year marked by governance concerns, its former chairman’s abrupt exit, scrutiny of Dubai operations, post-m...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Why is market rising today? Sensex jumps 800 points, Nifty above 23,050. 5 key factors behind D-Street reboundThe Sensex and Nifty rallied nearly 1% as strong Q2 earnings, gains in IT stocks, rupee appreciation and attractive largecap valuations lif...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Shapoorji Pallonji Group wants Tata Sons to consider Rs 25,000 crore share buybackThe SP Group has not withdrawn the proposal, which was placed before the Tata Sons board by Noel Tata at its last meeting, the people said....
21 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Are gilt funds a good bet amid rising interest rates?As bond yields rise, gilt funds, which invest in government securities, are drawing significant attention from investors seeking low credit...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.54 AM IST
NBFC stocks in focus: Rising funding costs threaten margins despite robust loan growth and asset qualityThe non-banking financial companies (NBFC) sector is set to enjoy robust earnings, thanks to strong credit demand and consistent asset qual...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Slow outflows, sure, but inflows? That’s RBI’s real challengeRBI is currently dealing with substantial capital outflows and currency devaluation pressures in the economy. Recent market operations indi...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Why did market fall today? Sensex ends 548 pts lower, Nifty below 22,400. 5 triggers behind today's selloffThe Indian stock market faced a steep downturn, with the Sensex plummeting close to 1,000 points from earlier highs. Investor sentiment was...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Inflation could hit 7%, forcing RBI to hike rates by 150 bps further: ReportIndia's inflation is projected to reach 6-7% due to increasing price pressures and consumer expectations. The Reserve Bank of India has ack...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Sensex falls 500 points, Nifty below 22,400. What can trigger a sharp rally on Dalal Street?The Indian stock market has encountered a setback following a brief recovery, influenced by external dynamics and investor sentiment. Both ...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Rupee stages stunning ₹1 comeback against dollar: What’s the RBI’s 4-step shock therapy and how long can it last?The Indian rupee gained against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India announced several intervention measures. These actions aimed ...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Why did market crash today? Nifty hits fresh 52-week low, Sensex tanks over 1,000 pts. 7 triggers behind Rs 10 lakh cr bloodbathSensex Nifty Down: On Thursday, there was a notable decline in the Indian stock market, marked by a drop of over 1.5% in both Sensex and Ni...
08 Oct, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Why Warren Buffett considers interest rates key to stock valuationsRBI’s first repo rate hike in nearly four years highlights why interest rates matter for stock valuations, echoing Warren Buffett’s long-he...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Four horsemen of economic trouble? RBI governor flags the risks spooking the worldThe RBI raised the repo rate 25 bps to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years, and shifted its stance to calibrated tightening. Governo...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.35 AM IST