Gold and silver have emerged as the rare asset classes that have retained their shine even in a volatile 2026, prompting investors to reassess their exposure to precious metals. However, amid rising prices and talk of a commodity supercycle, experts are cautioning against over-allocation. In an interaction with ETMarkets Smart Talk, Sandeep Bagla, CEO of […]
In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Karthikraj Lakshmanan, Senior Vice President – Equity at UTI AMC, shares his perspective on the recent nervousness in domestic equities, Budget 2026 expectations, and key sectoral trends to watch. He believes the upcoming Budget is likely to strike a balance between fiscal discipline and growth support, with capital […]
Meera Soni, 35, a doctor, owns a two-storey building in Pune. She uses the ground floor as her clinic and lives on the upper floor. The total value of the property, excluding the land value, is ₹80 lakh. Since half of the property is used for professional purposes, she can claim depreciation on that portion […]
Seema and Rajiv Mathur, a Dual-income, no-kids (DINK) couple in New Delhi, are both working professionals. Despite their high dual income, they prefer to rent rather than buy property. They value mobility and freedom. They also invest their savings in mutual funds and Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). They simply avoid the big financial and emotional […]
Missed the festive offers this Diwali? Don’t worry, it’s never too late to plan your home purchase. Festive deals can be attractive, but buying a home should align with financial preparedness not seasonal discounts. Rohan Jha, a 32-year-old marketing executive in Mumbai, is following a six-month roadmap to successfully buy his first home. He had […]
Gold holds a unique place in Indian households—both as a cultural symbol and as a hedge against uncertainty. With Diwali and Dhanteras around the corner, many will look to buy gold for ritual or gifting. Dhanteras is the time to buy gold but a smart investor would do well to treat bullion less as tradition […]