The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: S Naren shares blueprint for investing in a boring marketICICI Prudential AMC CIO S. Naren described the current market as a “boring phase,” marked by a tug-of-war between FIIs and domestic mutual...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 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
Gold EGRs vs gold ETFs: Which one should yellow metal investors choose?Gold has long been a trusted store of wealth in Indian households, valued both emotionally and financially. However, owning physical gold c...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Jio Financial, ITC Hotels and Manappuram Finance among stocks bought and sold by mutual funds in AprilMutual funds injected Rs 30,600 crore into Indian equities in April, with significant buying in ICICI Bank, SBI, and Sun Pharma. Key reduct...
13 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Digital gold and silver players form self-regulatory body for greater consumer protectionIndia's digital precious metals industry has launched the Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India (DPMACI), a self-regulatory bo...
11 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Can Rs 1.5 lakh monthly salary afford to buy a home? 30-year-old with Rs 22 lakh savings reopens rent vs buying debateA 30-year-old woman earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month and holding savings of over Rs 22 lakh has sparked an online discussion after questioning...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
GIFT City investment edge for NRIs: Tax benefits and global investment access with new insurance opportunityNRIs now have a new investment avenue through GIFT City. This international financial hub provides access to global markets and tax-efficie...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Gold and silver price today: Is now the best time to invest as gold hits $4,736 and silver nears $77, with gold up 44% year-over-year and silver surging 129%?Gold and silver price today is grabbing global attention with a sharp data signal. Gold trades near $4,736 per ounce. Silver holds around $...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 22% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhen a market is in a secular correction due to fears that the economy might take a hit for some reason, the fall is generally across the b...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
These 9 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 27% in 1 year, according to analystsWe are in times when a statement by US President Trump can cause crude oil prices to drop sharply and another by Iran can push them back up...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Gold: The correction was the repositioning, not the end of the trendGold remains a vital liquidity source even with price drops. Central banks and individuals are selling gold to ease financial strains. In I...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Who really sets gold prices? Central banks hold the power—and it’s unpredictableTreat gold strictly as insurance, not as a trade on geopolitical drama. The price of your insurance is set by central banks and finance min...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Insurers may get to put more in REITs, InvITsIndia's insurance regulator, IRDAI, is proposing to double investment limits for insurers in REITs and InvITs, aiming to channel more long-...
16 Jul, 2025, 12.24 AM IST
Life insurers see the shine, seek Irdai nod to invest in gold ETFsLife insurers in India are seeking regulatory approval from Irdai to invest in gold ETFs, driven by their impressive returns exceeding 30% ...
27 Jun, 2025, 06.39 AM IST
- IRDA may let insurers invest in gold and ETFs
The IRDA is vetting a proposal to allow life insurance companies to invest in gold and exchange-traded funds.
12 Mar, 2011, 03.41 AM IST