Gold & mutual funds: Which one is right for your portfolio now?

Amidst market volatility, experts suggest allocating a portion of your portfolio to gold for managing risk due to its low correlation with other assets. For long-term wealth creation, equity mutual funds are recommended, leveraging economic growth and compounding. A balanced approach involves combining equity funds with a 10-15% gold allocation for diversification and downside protection.

India in reasonably good spot; retail investors should stay invested for long: Sebi chairman

India is in a reasonably good spot despite global headwinds and retail investors should stay invested for long market volatility notwithstanding, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Tuesday.

Sebi extends same day T+0 settlement cycle by six months till November 1

Sebi rules: Sebi has extended the deadline for stock brokers to implement the optional T+0 settlement cycle in equity cash markets to November 1, 2025. This decision follows feedback from brokers and discussions with market infrastructure institutions. The extension aims to ensure a smoother transition and better preparedness across the ecosystem for faster trade settlements.