New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Due to India’s macroeconomic resilience, a neutral stance on Indian equities is warranted, with a relative ‘overweight’ stance on mid and small caps, a report has said.The report from Motilal Oswal Private Wealth recommended a portfolio allocation of roughly 50 per cent hybrid or large caps, 40 per cent small and mid-caps (SMIDs) and 10 per cent global exposure.The firm recommended lump-sum deployment in hybrid strategies and a staggered approach for pure equity-orient…
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New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Gold and silver traded lower in international markets on Thursday as a stronger US dollar and renewed geopolitical tensions following fresh US military action against Iran weighed on sentiment and heightened concerns that inflation could remain elevated for longer.Spot gold slipped nearly 2 per cent to $4,368.99 per ounce, while COMEX gold was trading 1.80 per cent lower to $4,367.90 per ounce.On the other hand, silver prices also came under pressure, with spot silver de…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Asian markets traded lower on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions following fresh US military action against Iran weighed on investor sentiment, while oil prices rebounded 4 per cent after sharp losses in the previous session.In the equity markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined over 1 per cent to 63,905, while South Korea’s KOSPI declined nearly 5 per cent to 7,841.01.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped 2.37 per cent or 600 points to 24,727, while China’s Sha…
Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday criticised the Congress, saying that while the entire country had understood Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s concern over economic prudence, the Opposition party had failed to do so.Responding to questions from mediapersons in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy said the Opposition should act responsibly by understanding the Prime Minister’s concerns and spreading awareness among the public instead of indulgi…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India’s overall exports registered a strong growth of 13.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach $80.8 billion in April 2026, despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia disrupting key trade routes and global markets, according to government data released on Friday.The goods exports rose to a record $43.56 billion in April, compared to $38.28 billion in the same month last year.Meanwhile, services exports also witnessed healthy growth, increasing to $37.2 billion from $3…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The increase in import duty on precious metals is a part of a broader strategy aimed at conserving foreign exchange, protecting the current account, prioritising essential imports, and strengthening India’s economic resilience in the face of evolving global uncertainties, government sources said on Wednesday.The measure represents a balanced, proportionate, and nationally responsible response to extraordinary external conditions while maintaining due regard for macroec…
Bengaluru, May 12 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee and entrepreneur Shashi Soni on Tuesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to the country to not buy gold for one year and save fuel as much as possible, asserting the advice is not to frighten the country but instead prepare for any possible setback resulting from the West Asia crisis.During an interaction with IANS, Soni said: “The appeal made by the Prime Minister is not meant to frighten the country. It is a warning before a storm arrives…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for a one-year economic adjustment framework makes sense, which is aimed at managing short-term stress and likely recover over the next nine months, a top banker said on Monday.In an interview with IANS, Dr Dharmesh Bhatia, Director–Wealth Management at Dubai-based Emirates Investment Bank, said such temporary disruptions are part of normal economic cycles, and can be offset in the broader recovery phase if policy and macro condi…
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Gold and silver traded higher on Wednesday, tracking weakness in oil prices and the dollar index, with both precious metals gaining up to 3 per cent.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) opened at Rs 1,52,000 per 10 grams, up Rs 2,247 or 1.5 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,49,753.At 11:30 am, gold was trading at Rs 1,52,419, up Rs 2,666 or 1.78 per cent. So far in the session, the yellow metal has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,52,450, up Rs…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) India has outperformed China in attracting strong global capital flows even as global equity markets rebounded in April after a decline in March, according to a report.According to an analysis of Quant Mutual Fund, the recovery in global markets was driven by easing geopolitical tensions and improved investor sentiment. The report noted that India’s nominal GDP growth continues to outpace China’s, positioning it as a preferred destination for global investors.It added t…