Investment
Investors India
Strong Fundamentals Shield India During Geopolitical Turmoil Amid War
Macroeconomic indicators reflect the resilience of the Indian economy despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Inflation has eased to low levels, GDP growth continues to remain above 7 percent, and the current account deficit is contained below 1 percent.
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April 2026
Investors India
Why Investment Product Design Matters in Volatile Times
Periods of geopolitical uncertainty often test investor confidence and increase market volatility.
3 min |
April 2026
Investors India
Match target maturity date with your horizon when investing in a life cycle mutual fund
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) introduction of life cycle funds gives investors a new route to goal-based investing through a preset framework rather than repeated portfolio decisions.
6 min |
April 2026
Investors India
What mutual fund investors should focus on during market turmoil
It has been a rough few weeks for Indian mutual fund investors
5 min |
April 2026
Investors India
ASK THE EXPERT
Dear Prantik, closing your PPF account to shift the funds to an equity mutual fund portfolio is not a good idea.
3 min |
April 2026
Investors India
Why Real Estate is India's Favourite Asset Class for Investment
In India, real estate has long transcended its identity as a basic necessity to become a financial cornerstone, serving as a store of value, a symbol of achievement, and a source of long-term security.
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April 2026
Investors India
Walking - The Cure-all Exercise
Walking is one of the simplest, easiest and safest exercises for anyone.
6 min |
April 2026
Investors India
INSURANCE NEWS
In a recent Rajya Sabha session, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said both private and public insurance companies are tightly regulated and face action when they violate rules.
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April 2026
Investors India
SEBI's new mutual fund rules explained: Life Cycle Funds introduced; who are they for?
Mutual funds have become a popular investment vehicle and have rewarded investors over last several years.
3 min |
April 2026
Investors India
FY27 Budget—Focus on Manufacturing, Employment and Economic Security
We found the FY27 union budget forward looking and strategic, one that is aimed at sustaining growth, generating employment and building economic resiliency, keeping in mind the changing geopolitical context in terms of ongoing trade fragmentation and supply-chain reorganization.
5 min |
March 2026
Investors India
Are Focused Funds the right choice for long-term investors?
Focused funds are in focus as equity markets investors look for stabilizing their portfolio.
3 min |
March 2026
Investors India
The PAT estimates for Q3 is around 1.7% growth. We have been saying that earnings growth is coming back and the GST cut might fuel it. Why is it not happening?
The growth has just started in different pockets plus there are some hits and misses as some input tax credits are not fully passed on.
4 min |
March 2026
Investors India
Why health insurance should be your first financial priority
The majority of financial advisors recommend that a health insurance policy should be the cornerstone of financial plans.
6 min |
March 2026
Investors India
ASK THE EXPERT
Q. Dear Sir, I have often heard experts talking about the “ Rule of 72”. Can you please explain this? How can this rule be used when making investment decisions? Saroj Verma, Kanpur
3 min |
March 2026
Investors India
Multi-asset allocation funds: Look beyond last year's high returns
Focus on how these funds work, their risks, and whether they suit your horizon
5 min |
March 2026
Investors India
India fares low in terms of insurance penetration and density
1. India fares low in terms of insurance penetration and density
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March 2026
Investors India
Dangers of Noise Pollution
Many people could be potential victims of the new-age, new-lifestyle ailment called Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.
4 min |
March 2026
Investors India
Like every year, there were many contenders
2025 has been a tango of “Tension and Transformation”.
7 min |
March 2026
Investors India
Mutual Fund News
1. SEBI Introduces New Life Cycle Fund Category
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March 2026
Investors India
India-Canada 50 billion Dollar Trade Push Amid Global Turmoil
The renewed tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are carrying significant geopolitical and economic implications globally, with India likely to feel the impact if the situation prolongs.
2 min |
March 2026
Investors India
2025 in rear view—moderating equity returns; large caps lead
Indian equity market saw further moderation in returns in 2025—Nifty 500 index was up c.7% in 2025, vs c.15% in 2024 and c.26% in 2023. Large caps outperformed both mid-cap and small-cap indices. In fact, Nifty Smallcap 100 was down 5.6% in 2025, after a stellar 24% appreciation in 2024. Nifty-50 returned a moderate 10.5% in 2025 vs. 8.8% in 2024, with trailing 3-yr CAGR of 13%. Nonetheless, from the lows seen in late Feb / early March, all three indices were up strongly by Dec-end: Nifty midcap 100 was up 26% followed by Nifty smallcap index 21%, while Nifty 50 up 18%.
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February 2026
Investors India
Union Budget 2026-27: Manufacturing push, tax tweaks and mixed signals for markets
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament on February 1, outlining the government's roadmap to sustain growth amid global uncertainty while balancing fiscal discipline and inclusivity. The Budget places strong emphasis on manufacturing, exports and infrastructure, even as it delivers a mixed bag for investors, taxpayers, and markets.
5 min |
February 2026
Investors India
Mother of All Deals” Moment: How New Trade Pacts Are Powering India's Next Growth Leap
India’s trade landscape has changed sharply after Washington pronounced a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods, and the effect is being felt far beyond stock markets. While Dalal Street cheered the news with an instant lift, the matter eventually is whether India’s economic growth could also speed up in the coming year.
2 min |
February 2026
Investors India
Insurance News
1. PFRDA hikes investment management fees in NPS
2 min |
February 2026
Investors India
2026 Global Economic Outlook: Navigating Growth, Inflation, and Policy Shifts
The year 2025 showcased resilience in global markets despite trade frictions and geopolitical uncertainties. Gold, Equities across developed and emerging markets (EM), and EM fixed income delivered strong returns, with global assets outperforming Indian markets. As we move into 2026, the backdrop is defined by fiscal expansion, AI-driven investments (and the risks thereof), divergent inflation trends, central banks on final legs of easing and soft dollar.
3 min |
February 2026
Investors India
Invest in ELSS for tax benefit, high returns, and short lock-in
February is a good time for investors under the old tax regime to begin their Section 80C investments. Just about two months are left for the financial year to end. By this stage, most taxpayers have clarity on their unutilised Section 80C limit. Starting now also helps avoid the last-minute rush and poor decision-making that often characterise March-end tax planning.
5 min |
February 2026
Investors India
Budget 2026-27: Choosing Strength Over Short-Term Comfort
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented from the hallowed halls of Kartavya Bhawan on a historic Sunday, marks a definitive shift in India's economic narrative. This is not a document defined by the easy allure of rhetoric or the fleeting gratification of populist “quick wins.” Instead, it is a manifesto of responsibility—a blueprint shaped by a duty toward sustainable growth, rising aspirations, and inclusive development. In every sense, it earns its moniker as the “Kartavya” (Duty) Budget.
3 min |
February 2026
Investors India
Mutual Fund
1. SEBI proposes a new concept of 'Significant Indices'
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February 2026
Investors India
Eight Deals, One Decade: How FTAs Will Unlock India by 2030!
When nations sign Free Trade Agreements, they don't dismantle toll booths overnight. Instead, they set clocks ticking- each tariff reduction scheduled like the chimes of a cathedral bell. Since 2021, India has signed eight FTAs, spanning Africa, the Gulf, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific. These deals will redraw India's trade map, reshape sectoral fortunes, but their toll booths vanish in phases. And if you listen closely, most of these bells will ring the loudest around 2030.
3 min |
February 2026
Investors India
Medical Evidence Has Shown That Faith Can Heal Diseases And Prolong Life
Scientific evidence has shown that faith heals. The connection between soul and body may be age-old, but as healing became a science, western medical practitioners moved away from spiritual and religious faith. Now scientific evidence is co-relating faith with good health and is slowly converting into a skeptical medical community. Scientific journals and many books are being published on this subject. Doctors are attending seminars on faith healing and positive thinking. Why do doctors now believe that faith heals?
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