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Gold up 65%, Small-Caps down 7.5%: Where investors should invest in 2026

2026 Investing Guide: smallcase managers flag risks, opportunities and sectors to track

Gold up 65%, Small-Caps down 7.5%: Where investors should invest in 2026
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 10:38 AM IST

IDFC FIRST Bank launches zero-fee USD, EUR global savings account for NRIs

Both the principal and the interest earned are freely and fully transferable to overseas bank account without any limits or restrictions.

IDFC FIRST Bank launches zero-fee USD, EUR global savings account for NRIs
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 9:35 AM IST

Premium market or a dangerous one? Kotak Private's TACT panel splits jury

India's macro story is compelling, but investors must navigate structural challenges, valuation discipline and global volatility with realism.

Premium market or a dangerous one? Kotak Private's TACT panel splits jury
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 8:47 AM IST

Belated return: Claim refunds, credits, carry forward house property loss

If you file an updated return later, you will have to pay interest and additional tax, and will not be able to claim refunds

Belated return: Claim refunds, credits, carry forward house property loss
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:16 PM IST

Madhuri Dixit, husband sell Juhu flat or ₹3.9 cr, doubling value since 2012

The couple had originally purchased the apartment in June 2012 for ₹1.95 crore. The latest sale price therefore reflects a 100%+ increase.

Madhuri Dixit, husband sell Juhu flat or ₹3.9 cr, doubling value since 2012
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 4:25 PM IST

Love dining and travel? This card now gives 6% cashback, zero joining fee

Paisabazaar-YES BANK Upgrade PaisaSave Card; Offers Up to ₹3,000 Monthly Cashback

Love dining and travel? This card now gives 6% cashback, zero joining fee
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:03 PM IST

Indian Investors' global bets surge 4x to $1.6 Bn; Tesla, Nvidia top picks

66% of first-time investors start with US stocks and ETFs, while the average Indian global investor holds eight high-conviction stocks.

Indian Investors' global bets surge 4x to $1.6 Bn; Tesla, Nvidia top picks
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 11:32 AM IST

Dealmaking breaks all records as India clocks 270 transactions in November

M&A Hits Peak Volumes While PE Logs $ 5.5 Billion in November Surge

Dealmaking breaks all records as India clocks 270 transactions in November
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

Year-end fund review: Is underperformance cyclical or fundamental?

Temporary underperformance could be due to the fund manager's investment style not being favoured by the market currently; wait out such phases

Year-end fund review: Is underperformance cyclical or fundamental?
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 4:55 PM IST

Children's Funds surge 160%, top schemes beat equity returns, post 34% CAGR

AUM of Children's Mutual Funds surge by 160% over last five years to touch Rs 25,675 crore in November 2025

Children's Funds surge 160%, top schemes beat equity returns, post 34% CAGR
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 1:10 PM IST

100% surge! Clean energy boom powers silver's biggest rally in a decade

With a doubling in price and a supply-demand mismatch unlikely to resolve soon, silver heads into 2026 with strong structural support.

100% surge! Clean energy boom powers silver's biggest rally in a decade
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

Gold shines in 2025 with 60% rally; will safe-haven run continue into 2026?

While gold retains long term support from persistent Central Banks' purchases and safe haven demand, 2026 may bring bouts of correc on and vola lity.

Gold shines in 2025 with 60% rally; will safe-haven run continue into 2026?
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

Luxury boom: Godrej Properties clocks ₹2,600 cr in first year in Hyderabad

In January this year, Godrej Properties announced entry into the Hyderabad housing market with the launch of its first project at Kokapet.

Luxury boom: Godrej Properties clocks ₹2,600 cr in first year in Hyderabad
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 10:50 AM IST

Taxpayers warned to recheck donation claims as govt flags bogus receipts

The Income Tax department has started sending SMS and email advisories to taxpayers for wrongful deduction claims related to unrecognised political parties or charitable institutions

Taxpayers warned to recheck donation claims as govt flags bogus receipts
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

Year-end portfolio review: Should you reduce weight of gold and silver?

Small deviations may be corrected by directing more money into underperforming assets like debt and equities

Year-end portfolio review: Should you reduce weight of gold and silver?
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 10:12 PM IST

Delayed flat possession or poor construction: How to file a RERA complaint

Step-by-step guide for homebuyers to lodge complaints under RERA

Delayed flat possession or poor construction: How to file a RERA complaint
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 3:51 PM IST

Over 300% returns on Sovereign Gold Bond: 2017 series hits Rs 12,801 payout

The series has delivered an exceptional simple return of 341%, setting a redemption price of Rs 12,801 per gram

Over 300% returns on Sovereign Gold Bond: 2017 series hits Rs 12,801 payout
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 3:38 PM IST

₹10-15 Lakh covers surge, 6 in 10 health policies come from smaller cities

Tier-2 and Tier-3 regions contribute 62% of all new health policies, overtaking metros as the primary demand centres.

₹10-15 Lakh covers surge, 6 in 10 health policies come from smaller cities
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

Unable to report foreign assets in revising tax returns? Here is what to do

Tax department advises taxpayers attempting to disclose foreign assets in revised returns to switch from ITR-1 or ITR-4 to the correct forms (ITR-2 or ITR-3) by December to ensure compliance

Unable to report foreign assets in revising tax returns? Here is what to do
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 2:17 PM IST

Your NPS can now invest in gold, silver, REITs, IPOs: Here's why it matters

Under the revised guidelines, pension funds must invest contributions prudently across several regulated asset categories.

Your NPS can now invest in gold, silver, REITs, IPOs: Here's why it matters
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 2:00 PM IST