Investments

Tip: Keeping excess funds in fixed deposits may not be beneficial for the long term due to inflation and other factors

Private equity and venture capital investments fell to $2.1 billion across 76 deals in May as geopolitical tensions and valuation mismatches dampened deal activity, EY-IVCA said

In event of an end to the West Asia war, equities seem to be favourably placed and macros should improve, says PhillipCapital in its India Strategy report.

Change your portfolio only if your plan has and do not react to temporary market movements

Judging investments only by their returns and ignoring taxes can lead to poor financial decisions

Your portfolio should change over time and not be something you set once and forget

Salaried individuals can plan for financial stability by choosing the right investment option that comes with tax benefits

Know how can sell your investments to either reduce your taxable gains or use available tax-free limits better

Before proceeding with your investment journey, identify the requirements or goals for which you will use your investments.

Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser says India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and should stay focused on its long-term growth trajectory

Mastering basic terms helps beginners understand risks, evaluate opportunities and avoid mistakes

Despite tax cuts and reforms, India Inc remains wary of investing at home amid concerns over political unpredictability, policy risks and lack of administrative certainty

Godrej Industries Group plans to invest Rs 5,000-7,000 crore in unlisted businesses over five years as it targets higher growth and a larger market capitalisation by 2031

Approvals across 11 districts expected to generate over 7,500 jobs, spanning metals, pharma, logistics and tourism as Odisha pushes industrial diversification

Somerset Indus has closed its third fund at $288 million, exceeding its target, and plans larger investments across healthcare, medtech, and insurance-linked sectors

Investment in Restaurants Development Co will help repay debt and fund expansion, with Devyani to hold 49% stake through subsidiary DID

Hillhouse has acquired a minority stake in Quest Global, with a primary capital infusion and share purchase from existing investors to support the firm's engineering-focused growth strategy

Global firms are scaling AI, life sciences and GCC operations in Hyderabad, backed by strong talent, pharma depth and policy support, with major investments announced around BioAsia this week

The planned data centres will include dedicated computing capacity for Indian large language models (LLMs) and other national data projects

When building a portfolio, diversify by market cap, style, and geography to minimise chances of overlap