India climbs to 6th spot globally in ultra-rich population: Knight Frank
India’s billionaire count rose 58% over the past five years to 207 in 2026, placing the country 3rd globally after the United States and China.
Personal Finance
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold shines, silver outpaces as retail investors eye bullion boom
Bullion markets continue to trend higher and could maintain this trajectory in the near-term despite trading at elevated levels and experiencing bouts of volatility as risk-sentiment shifts.
PFRDA unveils NPS Swasthya, linking retirement corpus to healthcare needs
The PFRDA has launched ‘NPS Swasthya’ under its regulatory sandbox, integrating retirement savings with healthcare access through a multi-partner ecosystem.
“12% Assured?” Ventura warns high-yield bond investors to prioritise safety first
Higher yields in bonds are rarely free lunches, and the well-established correlation between 'return and risk' applies across investment products.
NFO: Abakkus Mutual Fund launches Abakkus Small Cap Fund
Abakkus Small Cap Fund aims at delivering long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of small cap companies in India.
Rates, rupee and rising demand fuel 3-5 year bull case for gold and silver: Emkay Wealth
The current rally in gold and silver is not being driven by speculation, but by a structural shift in how investors globally are allocating capital.
Bank of Baroda reduces car loan interest rates by 30 bps
The new rate beginning at 7.60 per cent is available on the purchase of a new car and is linked to a borrower’s credit profile.
CBDT releases draft Income-Tax Rules & Forms, 2026 for public consultation
The income tax forms which are part of the draft rules have also been simplified to a large extent for the ease of the tax payers.
Budget 2026 incentives set to accelerate municipal bond issuances: Ind-Ra
Ind-Ra believes larger size single bond issuances would materialise gradually; however, the medium-term outlook for municipal bond activity remains strong.
India’s gold loan book expands to Rs 15.6 lakh crore: CRIF High Mark
The share of gold loans in the retail portfolio increased from about 8.1% a year ago to 9.7% as of November 2025.
