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Planning to invest in gold and silver this Diwali? 7 experts decode the risks, outlook and allocation strategy
During the festive season of Diwali, many investors in India turn to gold and silver as traditional investment choices. With the backdrop of rising energy costs and inflation, the prices of these metals have seen fluctuations. Financial experts recommend that in the face of current market volatility, it might be wise for investors to reassess their strategies.
SIFs gain investor traction with over Rs 38,000 crore in assets. Should investors add them to their portfolios this Diwali?
India’s Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) crossed Rs 38,000 crore in assets in September 2026, offering flexible long-short and derivatives-based strategies. While experts see growth potential, they caution about limited track records, higher risks and the Rs 10 lakh minimum investment. Investors should assess suitability before allocating funds.
Neo Group announces launch of Neo Mutual Fund; appoints Ashutosh Bhargava as CEO
Neo Group has entered the mutual fund business with the launch of Neo Mutual Fund, expanding its wealth and asset management operations. Led by Ashutosh Bhargava and Sudeep Aggarwal, the fund house plans to introduce schemes across liquid, arbitrage, diversified equity and multi-asset allocation categories, subject to regulatory approvals.
Quant Small Cap Fund adds Jio Platforms and 4 others; increases stake in Adani Power, 5 more
Quant Small Cap Fund added Jio Platforms, Primo Chemicals and three other stocks to its portfolio in October. The fund also increased exposure to Adani Power and LIC Housing Finance, exited five stocks and trimmed holdings in three others.
Gold, silver ETFs slide up to 4% on Dhanteras as oil rebound stokes rate fears. Should you buy this dip?
Gold and silver ETFs fell up to 4% on Friday as crude oil's rebound revived inflation concerns and rate-hike worries. While precious metals faced pressure amid global volatility, experts shared their outlook, key support and resistance levels, and buying strategies. Here's a look at ETF performance, market cues and expert recommendations for gold and silver investors.
Silver ETFs jump up to 6%, white metal reclaims $51 as Democrats win US midterms. What should investors do?
Silver ETFs rallied up to 6% as silver prices rebounded above $50 an ounce following the Democrats' US midterm election victory. Experts advise investors against chasing the recovery, citing volatility, uncertain industrial demand and the possibility of further price swings.
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Quant Mutual Fund reduces exposure to frontline IT stocks as part of profit-booking exercise
Quant Mutual Fund has strategically reduced its exposure to IT stocks and boosted its investments in FMCG sectors. This shift is due to disappointing earnings from key tech companies, leading to a cautious approach towards manufacturing amid ongoing supply chain issues. Nevertheless, the fund expresses confidence in India's investment potential amidst global market instabilities and has also introduced three new index funds for passive investors.
Nifty down 8% since last Diwali, but these 8 equity mutual funds deliver over 10% returns. Are you invested?
Only eight of 292 equity mutual funds delivered returns exceeding 10% on lump-sum investments since Diwali 2025. TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund topped the list with an 18.73% gain, while 214 schemes posted negative returns, including eight that lost over 10%.
Pixxel's Indian ownership comes under scrutiny
Pixxel founder and chief executive Awais Ahmed in a blog post on X said the company remains “headquartered, owned, managed and controlled in India,” on Monday. Indian investors, including the founders, collectively hold the largest shareholding in the company, followed by investors from Singapore, the UK and the US, he added.
SIP inflows nearly double in under 3 years; investor accounts rise 12% YoY: Franklin Templeton India MF
India’s SIP flows reached a record ₹32,490 crore in September 2026, doubling in under three years. Investor participation expanded, smallcap and flexicap funds attracted strong inflows, and B30 cities gained mutual fund AUM share, reflecting broader market participation.
NFO Insight: Carnelian Small Cap Fund opens for subscription with Rs 5,000 crore size cap. Can it deliver alpha?
Carnelian Mutual Fund has launched its new Carnelian Small Cap Fund, now available for investors. Targeting a size cap of Rs 5,000 crore, this fund seeks to preserve investment flexibility while focusing on small-cap stocks with strong growth potential at fair prices. It employs an in-depth research strategy to uncover viable businesses and attractively valued opportunities.
Multicap funds beat flexicaps on returns, but investors still favour flexicaps. Should you switch?
Multi-cap mutual funds have outperformed flexi-cap funds across short- and long-term horizons, but investors continue to favour flexi-cap schemes. Experts attribute the performance gap to multi-caps’ mandatory exposure to mid- and small-cap stocks, while flexi-caps offer greater flexibility and a relatively smoother risk profile. Should investors switch categories, or stick with their existing allocation?
All 36 smallcap mutual funds deliver double digit returns in 6 months. Should you invest more or book profits?
In the last six months, all 36 smallcap mutual funds have achieved impressive double-digit returns, averaging around 25.20%. This indicates a robust recovery from prior dips. Financial experts advise investors to keep up their SIPs if they can handle the volatility. With smallcap valuations currently elevated, future success will hinge on sustained earnings growth.
Cashless health insurance claims: What policyholders can do when hospitals and insurers clash over bills, approvals, and deductions
Inflated bills, delayed approvals, arbitrary deductions. As hospitals and insurers trade charges, policyholders are left footing the bill. What will it take to fix the system?
Rs 100 for beach walks, fun outings: Bengaluru woman praises Mumbai after week-long stay. Shares 5 things Bengaluru is missing
A woman from Bengaluru recently shared her thoughts on Mumbai on social media, praising the city’s energetic character and unique social culture. She particularly enjoyed its budget-friendly ways to spend time and the ease of getting around using public transport. While she acknowledged that Mumbai has its share of drawbacks, the strong sense of community she experienced stood out to her. For her, the city ultimately offered a distinctive lifestyle that was difficult to find elsewhere.
Smallcap mutual funds outperform with 21% return in 6 months. Should investors chase the rally or wait for correction?
In the past six months, smallcap mutual funds have delivered excellent returns, prompting investors to reassess their future investment plans. Experts recommend maintaining a careful allocation to small-cap funds, suggesting that any additional investments should be made gradually in the forthcoming months. Investors should prioritize consistent and methodical allocation instead of impulsively pursuing market rallies.
Wasim Akram says he helped Irfan Pathan become a better bowler, says he now tweets against Pakistan
Wasim Akram recalled helping Irfan Pathan with bowling tips during India’s 2004 Australia tour. Akram praised Pathan’s early progress but noted that the former India all-rounder now regularly posts about Pakistan on social media. Pathan had a strong record against Pakistan, including a first-over Test hat-trick in Karachi in 2006.
Mutual fund SIP flows double in nearly 3 years, investor accounts rise 12.5% YoY: Franklin Templeton India MF
Mutual fund SIP inflows rose 12% YoY to Rs 31,961 crore in July, while SIP accounts increased 12.5% to 10.63 crore. Franklin Templeton India highlighted strong inflows into flexicap and multi-asset funds, along with rising passive fund AUM and broader growth across the mutual fund industry.
"INDIA vs BHARAT is just distraction orchestrated by BJP to divert...": TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
"INDIA vs BHARAT is just a distraction orchestrated by the BJP. Let's cut to the chase and hold the govt accountable for skyrocketing prices, rampant inflation, communal tensions, unemployment, border disputes and their empty rhetoric of Double Engine and Nationalism," TMC MP posted on X (Former Twitter).
'It's 152/0 vs 170/0': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif takes a dig at India; 'behave like a PM', retort twitter users
In a brutal dig, Pakistan PM reminded India fans that the final is now between the two teams England and Pakistan, who had defeated India by 10 wickets. “So, this Sunday, it’s: 152/0 vs 170/0,” Sharif tweeted yesterday after India's loss, referring to India’s another humiliating 10 wicket loss against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup opening match last year.
Twitter India deposes before Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary panel
The development comes at a time when Twitter may have lost its social media intermediary status for not complying with India's revised IT rules that came into effect on May 26.
Petition against Twitter for not complying with IT rules
The petition comes a day after Twitter and the government had a public faceoff over compliance with the IT rules
Govt-Twitter faceoff escalates over India IT rules
Twitter’s seemingly defiant statement evoked a sharp response from the government, which accused the company of seeking to undermine India's legal system and refusing to comply with the very regulations that protect it from any criminal liability in India.
Social media to face strict action over fake news: Ravi Shankar Prasad
It is not acceptable for social networks to be trending hashtags supporting massacre and genocide, Ravi Shankar Prasad says in his first public comments following the government's standoff with Twitter over discourse surrounding farmers' protest.
Twitter must abide by Indian laws, govt says
Centre says compliance with laws enacted by Parliament a must; company cites free speech for not blocking some accounts
When Indian Twitterati left no meme unturned
From wordplay to GIFs and photoshopped visual clips, India Twitter used every possible pop culture reference to craft a witty response to the news over the weekend.
Clash of the titans: From Tata-Mistry to Ola-Uber, the business wars of 2016
The power struggle between the country's top business houses often spilt onto the virtual world.
Third Eye: Paid promotion of Make In India
The government seems to have taken the buzz in the corridors of industry on the fizzling out of 'Make in India' very seriously.
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