Investors

Women leaders prefer PE, VC funding despite knowledge gap: Barclays study

Indian HNW women are increasingly eyeing private equity and venture capital, but limited knowledge, lack of trusted advice and time constraints remain key barriers to alternative investing

Stocks vs mutual funds: What’s better if you don’t have time to invest? | Investment tips

For busy professionals, the choice between direct stocks and mutual funds depends on more than returns. It comes down to your financial goals, risk appetite, investing knowledge

FIIs dump $5.2 billion in FMCG stocks: What could bring them back?

FMCG stocks are often seen as a defensive bet, but foreign investors have been steadily pulling money out of the sector. FIIs have sold around $5.25 billion worth of FMCG stocks over the past 12 month

Amid record FII selling, these two sectors quietly won global investors | Share market

Foreign investors have been selling Indian equities aggressively over the past year. But amid this broad-based exodus, two sectors quietly attracted more than ₹51,700 crore in FII money.

Sebi's investor education spend remains flat at ₹2.25 crore in FY26

Investor Protection Fund balance rose to Rs 965 crore in FY26, while higher investment income boosted the corpus despite investor education spending remaining unchanged

Can you trust finfluencers? Key things investors must know before acting on their advice

Millions of Indians now rely on finfluencers for money management tips, investment advice and market insights. While they have made financial education more accessible, a recent CFA Institute report

How India’s top investors beat a flat stock market in July

While the broader market has barely moved in July, some of India's best-known investors have quietly outperformed. From Vijay Kedia and Madhusudan Kela to Akash Bhansali and Ashish Dhawan

Choosing the right mutual fund? Check these 7 key factors | How to choose the best mutual funds

With hundreds of mutual fund options available, selecting the right fund can be difficult for investors. While many rely on star ratings or recent returns, factors such as fund category

Climate 'black swan' risks: Why investors are preparing for the worst

Climate risks are no longer just an environmental concern. Large investors are now studying whether climate tipping points could trigger sudden losses across financial markets

Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row

Commitments raised, other parameters have grown faster than other AIF categories

When timing market hurts more than it helps investors over the long term

Market timing is a mirage. Nobody can repeatedly know when the market will fall, when the danger has passed, and when it is safe to return

SpaceX lost $600 billion in a week: What spooked investors | SpaceX share price

SpaceX has lost nearly $600 billion in market value in just one week, with shares plunging 23% from their recent peak. Investors are worried about the company's massive $20 billion bond offering

Waterways Leisure allots shares worth ₹263 crore to anchor investors

Cruise operator raises Rs 263.25 crore from marquee anchor investors ahead of its Rs 585-crore IPO, which opens for public subscription on Tuesday

How to choose between guaranteed returns and growth-focused investments

Using a growth asset for a short-term need risks a forced sale at a loss and investing in a guaranteed asset for a 20-year goal risks loss of purchasing power

Invest in India before it's too late: Goyal to corporates, investors

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged investors, corporates and venture capital funds to "get into action" and start investing in India before it is "too late". He said India's investment ecosystem is ready, the domestic market is vast, and the government would help investors connect with market opportunities, while a supportive policy framework is already in place. "To our investors and venture funds, the time is now, get into action and start investing before it is too late. Indian family offices, Indian venture capital funds, Indian investors, Indian corporates, they all have to come into action. "The ecosystem is ready. Our startups are doing some phenomenal work. There are tried and tested models in India. The market is large. Government will help connect you to the market. The policy framework is available. Get open to ideas on that front and invest in the future that India offers to the world," he said. The minister was speaking at the closing ceremony

Navigating crises for real estate investments

In this session of Gurugyaan, Chanakya Chakravarti, Global Real Estate Investor and Capital Strategist, talks about real estate investments amid risk and provides career tips to the BSchoolers.

Kazakhstan announces 10-year Golden Visa for investors: what it is and what it means for Indians

Kazakhstan has announced a new “Altyn Visa” or Golden Visa scheme alongside immigration reforms designed to attract global capital and skilled talent.

Specialised Investment Funds: Why are investors interested? | Mutual Funds | Investment

A new category inside India’s mutual fund industry is growing at lightning speed. In just seven months, Specialised Investment Funds, or SIFs

India gold ETFs post first net outflow in a year as investors lock in gains

The outflow could reduce import demand in the world's second-largest gold consumer, helping narrow the trade deficit and support the rupee, one of Asia's worst-performing currencies

ICICI Prudential AMC receives Sebi warning over investor complaint

The market regulator flagged a procedural delay in verifying an investor's eligibility for an alternative investment fund scheme following a complaint