In many Indian households, women are often discouraged from engaging with money matters, either due to a lack of interest or cultural norms. (AI image) There is ample evidence to suggest that women possess the qualities to excel in money management. They are diligent savers, patient investors, and sharp consumers. Yet, they often remain sidelined…
Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: Gold and silver opened strongly in domestic futures on Monday, driven by a softening dollar, expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a weaker rupee.Gold February futures traded at Rs 1,30,383 per 10 grams, up Rs 879 (0.68%), while silver March futures surged to a new peak of…
Representative image (AI-image) NEW DELHI: The Indian rupee opened at 89.45 against the US dollar on Monday. It traded in a narrow range as gains from strong domestic equities were offset by rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and robust dollar demand from importers.The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a…
State Bank of India (ANI image) NEW DELHI: State Bank of India (SBI) is on track for one of its strongest years in recent history, with shares rising nearly 25% so far in 2025. The growth has helped the country’s largest lender outpace all major private-sector peers in the Nifty, signalling a decisive shift in…
A decade from now, the fund you barely talked about will likely be the one that did most of the work. (AI image) Here’s a scene I’ve seen many times.A new investor starts a SIP. Within a month, the portfolio already has seven funds: a mid-cap, a small-cap, a PSU theme, a “manufacturing” theme, an…
Tailored for two tiers of the elite, the UAE Golden Visa offers a choice: solid ground for savvy investors, or open waters for the ultra-wealthy (Representative Image) The UAE has spent the past few years reshaping what long-term residency looks like, gradually moving beyond traditional investor pathways to embrace a broader concept of economic and…
NEW DELHI: The IPO momentum shows no signs of slowing, with another two dozen companies, including ICICI Prudential AMC, Meesho and Juniper Green Energy, preparing to launch their public issues that could collectively raise nearly Rs 40,000 crore over the next two months, merchant bankers said. Adding to this robust pipeline are prominent names such…
(AI image used for representational purposes) NEW DELHI: Govt is set to introduce major changes in the contract conditions to de-risk private investments and safeguard lenders’ exposure in the highway sector, in its bid to attract more private players. The revised provisions, to be notified this month, include providing revenue support and extension of tolling…
If you wait for a day when you feel zero fear, you may never start. (AI image) If you’ve ever opened an investing app, seen a zig-zag line, felt your stomach drop and quietly closed it—congratulations, you are perfectly normal.You work hard for your money. You’ve heard horror stories about stock market losses, “this fund…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are 360 ONE WAM, and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting December 1, 2025:Nifty View:Nifty has finally shattered…
