Brokerages have recommended subscribing to SBI Funds Management’s Rs 9,813 crore initial public offering (IPO), citing its market leadership, strong earnings growth, healthy return ratios and reasonable valuation relative to listed peers. While most recommend the issue for long-term investors, some also see potential for listing gains.
Index funds have witnessed a dramatic rise in popularity among retail investors over the past five years, accounting for a much larger share of their passive mutual fund assets than they did in 2021. The share of index funds in retail passive AUM jumped from 11.5% in March 2021 to 55% in March 2026, according…
South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three-and-a-half years on Thursday and flagged more to come, as brisk growth in Asia’s fourth-largest economy fanned inflation risks. The seven-member monetary policy board at the Bank of Korea voted to raise the seven-day repurchase rate by 25 basis points to…
India’s CPI inflation stood at 4.38% in June 2026, but that may not reflect the actual rise in your cost of living. Protima Dhawan, Director & Unit Head, Anand Rathi Wealth, said individuals should look beyond the headline CPI. “Headline CPI is an important benchmark as it captures price movements across 12 different spending categories…
Large & midcap mutual funds have delivered strong long-term SIP returns over the past decade, with four schemes growing a monthly investment of ₹10,000 into more than ₹30 lakh. The latest rankings show Invesco India Large & Mid Cap Fund topped the category with a 10-year annualised SIP return of 19.02%, while Quant Large &…
Natural gas prices have remained under pressure in recent months despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. After a sharp rally at the end of January, driven by colder weather and concerns over supply tightness, prices have steadily retreated. NYMEX natural gas is currently hovering near $2.68 per MMBtu, while MCX natural gas prices…
For a salaried employee, putting a fixed amount into retirement savings every month can be relatively straightforward. For a freelancer, consultant, delivery partner, cab driver or small business owner, income can vary sharply from one month to the next. Experts say this does not mean retirement planning has to be put on hold. The National…
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