As market volatility rises, experts say first-time investors are shifting toward REITs and fractional ownership for affordable, low-risk real estate exposure, with recommended allocations of 10–20% and growing appeal across metros and tier-2 cities.Read More

Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund aims to capture India’s accelerating rural transformation by investing in sectors benefiting from rising rural incomes, premiumisation, financial inclusion, infrastructure expansion and cyclical demand recovery, using a GARP-based approach to filter quality, growth and reasonable valuations.Read More

India’s food delivery and quick commerce sectors are heading into a renewed competitive phase as firms boost promotions and spending. Despite rising discounting, stronger unit economics, disciplined expansion, higher throughput, and improving profitability support a stable medium-term growth outlook.Read More

Yield-bearing crypto assets are poised for rapid growth following the GENIUS Act, which brings regulatory clarity to stablecoins, boosting institutional interest despite limited existing yield infrastructure.Read More

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $4.3 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet and reduced its Apple holdings, marking a significant shift in its equity portfolio. This move comes as Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO, with Apple remaining its largest investment.Read More

Global markets show resilience despite geopolitical risks, buoyed by expected US Federal Reserve rate cuts. India’s economy remains strong, though the RBI maintains steady rates. Investors are advised to focus on short- to medium-duration debt for stability in a sideways market environment.Read More

Global stock markets fell on Friday. Wall Street ended the week with little change. U.S. Treasury yields rose. Federal Reserve officials signaled no December interest rate cut. This impacted investor sentiment. Asian and European markets closed lower. U.S. markets saw some recovery. Oil prices increased due to supply concerns. Gold prices declined.Read More

Infrastructure Investment Trusts are set to redefine India’s infrastructure financing by 2026. Public and private capital will merge, expanding InvITs into new sectors like digital infrastructure and urban projects. Stronger regulations and increased domestic investor participation will boost market depth. Technology and ESG principles will drive operations, positioning InvITs for sustainable growth and India’s economic...Read More

European stock markets closed lower on Friday. This followed cautious remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve officials. Investors had hoped for an interest rate cut. Technology stocks faced selling pressure. However, the STOXX 600 index achieved its best weekly gain since September. Richemont and Siemens Energy saw gains. UK’s FTSE 100 also declined.Read More

Gold prices experienced a significant 3% drop on Friday, influenced by hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve remarks that dampened expectations for a December interest rate cut. Despite the dip, gold remains up for the week. This market movement reflects broader equity sell-offs and investor caution amid economic uncertainty and a lack of clear data.Read More