The firm reported almost a flat net profit of ₹18,645 crore for the third quarter. | Photo Credit: Reuters Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd declined over 3.5% on Monday (January 19, 2026) morning trade after the firm reported almost a flat net profit of ₹18,645 crore for the third quarter, as a decline in gas…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Silver prices surged on Monday (January 19, 2026) to breach the record ₹3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade for the first time, riding on strong investor demand and positive global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery skyrocketed by ₹13,553,…
In the international market, the March silver futures contract jumped by $5.81, or 6.56 per cent, to hit a record of $94.35 per ounce. | Photo Credit: istock.com Silver prices surged on Monday to breach the record ₹3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade for the first time, riding on strong investor demand and positive global…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee recovered from a low level and traded with a gain of 12 paise at 90.66 against the U.S. dollar in early deals on Monday (January 19, 2026), tracking a retreating greenback against major overseas rivals. However, persistent outflow of foreign funds from…
We must plan for the seamless transfer of our money and assets to those we intend to leave them to after our demise. Unfortunately, many people mistakenly assume that merely nominating someone for each asset is sufficient and nomination per se automatically transfers ownership to the nominee after the death of the account holder or…
Gold price is expected to maintain its upward momentum in the coming week, driven by safe-haven demand and expectations of policy easing by the US Federal Reserve, while silver may witness consolidation after a stellar rally, according to analysts. Investors’ attention will turn to a string of key global macroeconomic data, including inflation figures from…
Budget Expectations LIVE Updates: Stakeholders across industries are keen on policy and reforms in manufacturing and income tax, ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement on 1 February. The expectations are high as this is Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget, and the second full-fledged Budget of PM Narendra Modi’s government in its third term. Union Budget…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto China’s economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Mr. Trump’s tariffs. However, growth slowed to 4.5% in the last quarter of the year, the government said on Monday (January 19, 2026). That was the slowest quarterly growth…
Deciding whether to invest in active or passive equity funds is not easy. Choosing a passive fund is simple and behaviourally optimal. Investing in an active fund can generate positive alpha. The additional cash flow generated from the positive alpha can be useful while achieving life goals. But negative alpha can hurt you more than…
Year 2025 was remarkable for insurance with some great regulatory milestones, including the zero GST reform and for Indians as they started seeing insurance as a foundational decision for financial planning rather than borne out of need to save tax. This pattern was consciously visible across health and travel cover and even the way people…
