 "Sunainaa Chadha")
Sunainaa Chadha
Sunainaa Chadha
Sunainaa writes on all things wealth and money for Business Standard. She has formerly worked with ToI, Splainer, HT Digital, Times Now, Firstpost and ET.
Sunainaa writes on all things wealth and money for Business Standard. She has formerly worked with ToI, Splainer, HT Digital, Times Now, Firstpost and ET.
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Nearly 50% of small-cap stocks trade below peaks, opening allocation window
A recent study by Abakkus Mutual Fund cited that nearly 50% of small-cap stocks (with market cap between ₹2000 crore and ₹34,700 crore) are currently trading ~40% below their all-time-high levels.
 "Nearly 50% of small-cap stocks trade below peaks, opening allocation window")
SBI Mutual Fund launches mid-cap momentum ETF to tap trend-driven investing
An opportunity to invest in 50 'high momentum' stocks, from its parent Nifty Midcap 150 index, selected based on their 'normalised momentum' scores.
 "SBI Mutual Fund launches mid-cap momentum ETF to tap trend-driven investing")
₹2-3 cr homes sell fastest as housing conversion time hits 3-year low
Conversion time across top cities b/w 2020 & 2025 was lowest in 2022 (22 days)
 "₹2-3 cr homes sell fastest as housing conversion time hits 3-year low")
No credit history? This FD-backed credit card offers cashback on UPI spends
2026: IDFC FIRST Bank launches Hello Cashback Credit Card, a fixed-deposit-backed offering designed to make credit more accessible for digitally savvy customers, especially young adults aged 18+
 "No credit history? This FD-backed credit card offers cashback on UPI spends")
India deal values fall 60% in Jan 2026 to $7.2 bn as big-ticket M&A stalls
The month recorded 207 deals worth USD 7.2 billion, including IPOs and QIPs, marking an 11% decline in volumes and a 60% drop in values compared to December 2025.
 "India deal values fall 60% in Jan 2026 to $7.2 bn as big-ticket M&A stalls")
Money returns EMs, gold ETF flows surge to ₹24,000 cr, equity inflows cool
Domestic gold ETFs saw a massive Rs 240 bn of inflow in January 2026, dwarfing the flows in previous months
 "Money returns EMs, gold ETF flows surge to ₹24,000 cr, equity inflows cool")
Pension savings with health insurance? NPS may introduce new option
Up to 30% of NPS savings may be earmarked for medical expenses. ICICI, Axis, Tata pension funds working on health-linked plans
 "Pension savings with health insurance? NPS may introduce new option")
Why a falling valuation index led to higher equity allocation in January
According to WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund, its in-house model-Market Valuation Index-has moved down to 99 in January 2026 from 100.5 in December 2025
 "Why a falling valuation index led to higher equity allocation in January")
South Delhi luxury floors touch ₹55 crore as prices climb up to 34%
South Delhi remains NCR's hottest luxury housing market in 2025
 "South Delhi luxury floors touch ₹55 crore as prices climb up to 34%")
Reliance Industries buys 3 apartments at One Altamount Road for ₹85 crore
The acquisition includes one flat with a carpet area of about 2,004.8 sq ft, along with two additional units - - each measuring approximately 578.67 sq ft.
 "Reliance Industries buys 3 apartments at One Altamount Road for ₹85 crore")
Want to study at ISB? New scholarship offers 100% tuition fee waiver
The need-cum merit scholarship will provide 100% tuition fee waivers to recipients over multiple years, beginning with the current academic year.
 "Want to study at ISB? New scholarship offers 100% tuition fee waiver")
"Homebuyers disappointed": Supreme Court questions RERA effectiveness
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it is high time all states rethought the constitution of the real estate regulatory authority (RERA) as the institution is doing nothing, except facilitating default
 "\"Homebuyers disappointed\": Supreme Court questions RERA effectiveness")
New tax regime vs ELSS: Should you still invest in tax-saving funds?
The new tax regime hasn't reduced ELSS performance - but it has reduced the tax incentive to invest in them.
 "New tax regime vs ELSS: Should you still invest in tax-saving funds?")
India's taxpayer base doubled to 12 cr in 11 yrs, middle class expands: FM
"So, the economy is no longer narrow, and it's not just confined to the elite. The middle-class basket is widening. Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the number of taxpayers, that is, people filing returns
 "India's taxpayer base doubled to 12 cr in 11 yrs, middle class expands: FM")
62% Gen Z, mllennials buy gold under 5 grams, pick bullion over MFs, stocks
The survey reveals that 66.7% of the respondents' purchases today are largely personal decisions, and 61.9% report that their most recent gold purchase was below 5 grams
FIIs pull out ₹333 bn in January; smart money moves from FMCG to metals
Jan'26 witnessed sharpest outflow of Rs333bn since Aug'25. FMCG, healthcare and consumer services saw highest outflows in Jan'26
 "FIIs pull out ₹333 bn in January; smart money moves from FMCG to metals")
Housing sales in top 15 tier 2 cities dip 10%, launches down by 6% in 2025
Sales of homes priced under Rs 1 cr dips 15% YoY & that above Rs 1 cr up 9%YoY
 "Housing sales in top 15 tier 2 cities dip 10%, launches down by 6% in 2025")
Gold, silver may be in 3-5 year bull cycle: How investors should respond
Investors should hold - not chase - gold and silver rally
Money moves beyond equities: Commodities see ₹33,000 crore inflows
Multi-asset funds see ₹20,000 crore inflows in diversification push
 "Money moves beyond equities: Commodities see ₹33,000 crore inflows")
Gold, debt, flexi-cap funds attract investors in Jan, equity flows down 14%
Monthly SIP inflows stayed above ₹31,000 crore, showing that retail investors continue to invest regularly despite market volatility.
 "Gold, debt, flexi-cap funds attract investors in Jan, equity flows down 14%")