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During times of high inflation, when paper money loses its purchasing power, people turn to gold. (Bloomberg)
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Why have gold prices corrected even with the US-Iran war going on?| Business News

At the end of January 2026, gold prices hit an all-time high of $5,600. Post that, there was a big correction of around 20%. At…

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Goldman Sachs had estimated the inclusion of India government bonds into the Bloomberg Global Bond Index could bring $10 to $20 billion of inflows into the Indian debt market. (AFP)
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Should you invest in fixed income?| Business News

On 2 April 2026, India’s ten-year government bond yields hit 7.12%—the highest in nearly two years. The bond yields have been hardening since June 2025,…

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Corporate bond fund raising now complements bank credit. (Pixabay)
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Should you invest in bonds? What factors can enable it?| Business News

According to a Ministry of Finance press release dated January 2026, India’s corporate bond market saw impressive growth in the last decade. The outstanding issuances…

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The mistake many investors make is treating their entire portfolio as one bucket. (Jiraaf)
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Volatility, trade shifts and the case for bonds in your 2026 portfolio| Business News

As we head into 2026, one thing is clear for investors: the world is entering a phase of realignment. Global trade equations are shifting, supply…

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A customer holds  ₹100 notes near a roadside currency exchange stall in New Delhi. (Reuters)
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What explains the spike in bond yields despite 125 bps in RBI repo rate cuts| Business News

In December 2025, India’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the Repo Rate by 25 basis points. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra referred to India’s macroeconomic situation as…

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A shopping mall in New Delhi. (Reuters)
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The rationale for investing in Nexus Select Trust REIT| Business News

If you live in a big city like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, or Hyderabad, you are likely to have been to a Nexus Mall….

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The restoration benefit replenishes your exhausted health insurance coverage.
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The importance of ‘restoration benefit’ in your health insurance policy| Business News

The beauty of an unlimited buffet is that you can refill your plate with food servings as many times as you wish after finishing each…

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Five reasons why bonds should be a part of your investment portfolio| Business News

At times, asset classes such as equity and gold can turn volatile in the short term. Hence, an investor needs to build a diversified portfolio…

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Goldman Sachs says next phase of market rally to see higher volatility| Business News

Interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and firm growth should extend the economic cycle and support risk assets, though the next phase may be choppier,…

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Indian investors are widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report| Business News

Indian investors are increasingly broadening their exposure beyond single-stock investments to include US equities, index and thematic ETFs, private market opportunities, and global funds, a…

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