Investing money gifted by spouse in mutual funds? Here’s how taxation works

Income from assets gifted by a spouse—interest, dividends, or capital gains—is generally clubbed with the donor’s income, except for reinvested earnings, which are taxable in the recipient’s hands.

Silver and gold ETFs slide up to 4% as dollar strengthens. What should investors do?

Silver and gold ETFs experienced a decline of up to 4% on Thursday due to a strengthening US dollar, making dollar-denominated bullion more expensive. Motilal Oswal Silver ETF saw the steepest fall of 4%, while Zerodha Gold ETF slipped the most among gold ETFs by 3%. Experts anticipate continued volatility in precious metals.

Sebi proposes easier transmission of securities, higher limits and faster claims for heirs

Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed simplifying transmission of securities to heirs by raising documentation thresholds, introducing straight-through processing for small claims and standardising procedures, aiming to reduce paperwork and speed up asset transfer for families of deceased investors.

Silver ETFs see first outflows in 26 months. Profit booking or a cautious approach?

Silver ETFs saw significant outflows in February, reversing January's record inflows. Experts suggest this is due to profit booking and caution after a sharp price rally and subsequent correction. Investors are advised to maintain long-term asset allocation rather than reacting to short-term movements. The market anticipates continued volatility but a supportive long-term outlook for silver.