In the past, gold investors didn’t have many options other than parking their fund in physical gold. However, over time, markets found new gold investment avenues and now investors have as many as five options – Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), Gold ETFs, Gold Funds, digital gold and physical gold. Let’s briefly understand the key
Life insurance serves not only as a safety net but also as a financial asset. For families with a single breadwinner, it can be invaluable. However, many people find it challenging to choose between term insurance and traditional life insurance. Understanding the difference between the two is key to making the right decision. Term insurance
Property values in the National Capital Region (NCR) have shown significant increase in a rather short time span as the country’s rich continue to pour millions in this highly-promising residential market, inspired by lifestyle aspirations. According to the latest findings of the Housing Price Index (HPI), a leading indicator of price trends in India’s key
Kisan Credit Card Scheme: The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was launched to cater to the financial needs of farmers at different stages of farming. It provides a streamlined credit support system through banks, ensuring timely and adequate financial assistance under a single-window approach. The KCC scheme simplifies the loan process, offering farmers a flexible
Members of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) will now get more money as the interest on the accumulated balance will be paid to them up to the date of final settlement. At present, for final claims settled till the 24th of the month, interest is paid only up to the end of the preceding month causing
The Centre recently announced the PAN 2.0 project, raising numerous questions among existing PAN holders about the fate of their current cards, the cost of obtaining a new one, and the features included in the updated version. One of the most talked-about features of the new PAN card is the QR code. While many assume
AMID THE UNPREDICTABILITY of market cycles, hybrid funds stand out as a versatile investment vehicle. Whether an investor is seeking resilience in volatile times or relative consistency in performance, hybrid funds have the potential to be a compelling choice for building a robust financial future. By combining the growth potential of equities with the stability
Specialised investment fund, the new asset class notified by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, is expected to attract investors who have the ability to take higher risks yet may not want to go the whole hog by investing in unregulated instruments. FE gets into the nitty-gritties of this new option l What prompted
Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Monday said it has refinanced its maiden construction facility, with outstanding of $1.06 billion taken in 2021, to develop a solar-wind hybrid renewable cluster in Rajasthan. The long-term financing has door-to-door tenure of 19 years with fully amortised debt structure emulating the underlying asset life, the company said. ED notice
India’s electricity demand is expected to grow at an average 6.3% annually over the next three years, stronger than the 2015-2024 average growth rate of 5%, as per the forecast by the International Energy Agency. The strong demand for electricity is supported by economic expansion and rising air conditioner ownership, as per the agency. Over
Equity inflows from abroad as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined 6% on year in the October-December quarter of the current financial year to $ 10.8 billion, as global uncertainties persisted. The data show recent years’ declining trend in FDI inflows and the rising levels of repatriation and disinvestment haven’t been arrested yet. Analysts point out
The rising uncertainty in the market curtailed new investor registrations in January, as they fell 13% month-on-month to 1.65 million, from 1.89 million in December 2024, the latest Market Pulse report of the NSE has revealed. Falling markets due to relentless selling by foreign investors, weakness in corporate earnings and the uncertainty over global trade
As equity markets continue their downward slide, there is growing pressure on the government to step in with measures to stabilise investor sentiment. However, Moneycontrol reported its sources as stating that no immediate interventions are being planned. “We expect the markets to recover in six weeks or so and any tax-related changes would have already
