Experts suggest that cash holdings should be viewed as a portfolio management tool rather than a buy-or-sell signal. A fund’s investment philosophy, portfolio quality, and long-term performance remain far more important than a single percentage shown in the monthly factsheet. A mutual fund primarily invests in stocks, bonds, or commodities, but not every rupee…
India’s defence production hit a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY26, driving share prices up for defence firms. The sector experienced 15.6% growth from FY25, with increased private sector contributions and strong export performance boosting confidence in the industry’s future. Shares of defence stocks witnessed strong buying interest on Wednesday after the government announced that…
A Bloomberg report said that the US and Iran are edging closer to signing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the Group of Seven world leaders are set to meet next week. Stock Market Today: Indian benchmark indices rallied on Friday, June 12, 2026, as easing geopolitical tensions lifted investor sentiment.…
The weekly options data also suggested that 24,000, where the maximum Put open interest is placed, is expected to be a key support in the short term, while 25,000, which has the maximum Call open interest, is likely to be a crucial hurdle on the higher side. This means the index may possibly trade in…
Geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran have forced Indian airlines to cancel flights to the Middle East and parts of Europe, impacting up to 40% of Air India’s capacity. The conflict between Israel and Iran has impacted the Indian airline carriers’ capacities, as geopolitical tensions have caused cancellations of all flights to the area…
Gold ETF alone saw inflows worth ₹24,040 crore, which is nearly double of December’s ₹11,647 crore. Meanwhile, silver ETFs recorded a ₹9,463 crore inflow, highlighting the rising interest of investors in exchange-traded products that are not equities. Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surpassed the money channelled into equity mutual funds for the first…
Historical trends indicate that the Indian market typically underperforms in January preceding a budget, with the Nifty falling in four of the last five years due to profit-booking and policy uncertainty, an analyst said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting Union Budget 2026 on February 1. Investors are looking forward to a rally ahead…
Under the Bill, no bank or financial institution will be allowed to permit transfer of funds for online money gaming. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Online Gaming Bill, which makes online betting a punishable offence. Sources told Business Today TV that the government will ban all “money-based…
The Singapore Tourism Board has signed an initial pact with domestic carrier IndiGo to boost tourism and travel between the two countries, a statement said on Thursday. The Singapore Tourism Board has signed an initial pact with domestic carrier IndiGo to boost tourism and travel between the two countries, a statement said on Thursday.…
“I just signed the largest trade deal in history — I think maybe the largest deal in history — with Japan,” Trump said at an event at the White House on Tuesday after announcing the deal on social media. Trump said on Truth Social that the pact calls for Japan to “open their Country” to…