Equity and equity-oriented mutual funds yielded returns up to 24% in September, with sectoral and thematic funds leading among diversified equity mutual funds. Here are the top five performers.

With the government’s 100-day milestone and a 50 bps rate cut, retail investors are encouraged to invest in mutual funds, benefiting from high participation and optimized asset allocations for various risk profiles.

In September, about 75% of small-cap mutual funds outperformed their benchmarks, with SBI Small Cap Fund and Tata Small Cap Fund leading returns, while Nippon India and HDFC Small Cap Funds underperformed.

Six Gandhian principles like self-reliance, goal-focused investing, disciplined SIPs, patience, non-violence, and fostering financial inclusion can guide investors to achieve long-term financial stability and growth.

The demand for copper copper’s conductivity and durability make it indispensable for electrical systems, wind turbines, and solar power generation.

In just eight days, China regained the influence it lost over 10 months in emerging markets.

U.S. stocks dropped, with the Nasdaq losing over 1%, as investors grew cautious after Iran fired missiles at Israel. Energy and defense stocks rose, while airlines fell. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declined. Market volatility increased and traders speculated on future Federal Reserve rate actions. Investors were also Continue Reading

The issues highlighted by RBI include improper valuation, breaches of loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, and inadequate governance in partnerships with fintech entities, said Shrikant Chouhan, head of equity research at Kotak Securities.

The over six-decade-old company follows a stringent risk management process which has helped it deliver more than four-fifths of the projects it undertakes ahead of schedule. On average, more than half of such projects within the industry see a delay.

In a regulatory filing, the company said FCCBs will be unsecured and will have ultra-low cost interest of 5% per annum with a long maturity of 10 years.