RBI widens direct equity access for overseas investors, doubles investment limits under PISThe RBI has doubled investment limits for overseas individual investors under the Portfolio Investment Scheme and extended direct equity ac...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Foreign investors continue to pull out from financials in first half of MayForeign investors continued to divest from Indian financials in early May, withdrawing ₹17,960 crore due to concerns over tighter banking m...
Explained: What is US Senate’s CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto investors?The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee has advanced the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto regulation bill aimed at defining ...
Markets eye FII return with Rupee stability, tax relief taking centre stage: Asit BhandarkarForeign investors are hesitant to re-engage with Indian markets until the rupee stabilizes and the government demonstrates a willingness to...
Senate CLARITY Act vote today: Can Congress finally end SEC crypto chaos with historic U.S. crypto regulation bill?The CLARITY Act markup vote, scheduled for May 14, 2026, marks the most significant Senate action on crypto market structure in U.S. histor...
Bank of Baroda aims 10 per cent corporate growth in FY27, Rs 50,000 cr loans in pipelineBank of Baroda plans a 10 percent expansion of its corporate lending by FY27. A Rs 50,000 crore pipeline is in place, with significant dema...
RBI completes auction for new 10-year government securityThe Reserve Bank of India raised Rs 34,000 crore via a new 10-year government bond at a 6.94% cut-off yield, in line with expectations. Str...