Mutual funds have become a central pillar of modern wealth management, offering professional expertise, diversification, liquidity, and cost efficiency for Indian, U.S., and global investors. From compounding-driven long-term growth to strong governance and scalable investment solutions, they play a vital role in building resilient portfolios across market cycles.Read More

In a volatile, short-term-driven market environment, compounding continues to be the most powerful and underestimated wealth-building force. Examining how HNIs, U.S. investors, and Indian savers deploy compounding reveals why patience, discipline, and time consistently outperform short-term market timing.Read More

Indian stocks opened slightly lower on Friday, with both the Sensex and Nifty struggling for direction. Thin year-end trading volumes saw investors holding back on fresh bets ahead of upcoming earnings cues. Market participants believe future upside will depend on earnings momentum rather than short-term flows.Read More

The US stock market is nearing a third straight year of double-digit gains, driven by AI optimism, easing rate expectations and steady growth, with the S&P 500 up over 17% in 2025 after strong rallies in 2023 and 2024. However, sustaining the rally into 2026 will be tougher and hinges on robust corporate earnings, a...Read More

Amid global uncertainty, market expert Narendra Solanki advises theme-based investing. He highlights opportunities in specific metals like steel and copper, niche pharma plays focusing on GLP-1 drug delivery mechanisms, and renewable-linked manufacturing, particularly solar pump companies benefiting from government schemes. This selective approach targets companies with cost advantages and policy support for growth.Read More

Gold and silver hit record highs as rate-cut hopes, weak dollar and geopolitical risks fuel strong investor demand.Read More

Hindustan Zinc shares: Silver hit fresh lifetime highs above $75 an ounce, up over 140% in 2025, driven by strong industrial demand from solar, EVs and electronics, safe-haven buying amid geopolitical tensions, and tight global supply, with hopes of U.S. rate cuts adding to investor optimism.Read More

FIIs have pulled out heavily from Indian equities in 2025, but brokerages see scope for stabilisation and a gradual reversal. While IPO activity and global return differentials have diverted foreign flows, expectations of Fed rate cuts, improving earnings visibility and normalised valuations could support sentiment. Most brokerages recommend a selective, buy-on-dips strategy heading into 2026.Read More

Despite Nifty hitting record highs, Indian portfolios face pressure due to weak market breadth and stock corrections. However, strong macro fundamentals like robust GDP growth and improving earnings visibility position India well for 2026, with key sectors like financials and auto expected to lead.Read More

Despite a challenging 2025 marked by earnings downgrades and FII selling, Indian equities are poised for a turnaround in 2026. Policy support and stabilizing earnings are expected to improve macros, setting the stage for a more constructive market environment. While large caps are anticipated to lead the recovery, mid and small caps also show improving...Read More