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Market sentiment has been weak due to headwinds from continuing FII sell-off and depreciatory pressure on the INR. Though crude oil prices have retreated from the highs, stalemate between US and Iran in the Persian Gulf and prolonged disruption of oil and gas flows due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused...

Equity markets have recovered from March 2026 lows after the ceasefire between US and Iran. The market barometer, Nifty 50 has regained the psychological level. While stalemate continues over control of the Strait of Hormuz and high crude oil prices, market is experiencing a range-bound phase. With reports of progress...

Long-term financial planning is essential to achieving your future goals. However, unexpected events like a critical illness or the untimely demise of the sole earning member can affect the financial security of your family. This is where life insurance comes in. Such plans can serve as a financial shield, ensuring...

The market has bounced back after United States and Iran agreed on a 15-day ceasefire. Brent crude price has retreated from $110 per barrel level to below $100 a barrel. The Nifty recovered by almost 2,000 points, bouncing back from its 52-week low of 22,331 to 24,330 level. The sharp correction during the 40-day war between...

Franklin Templeton has launched Sapphire Equity Long Short SIF NFO. Equity Long Short SIFs are specialized investment funds (SIF) which can take naked (unhedged) short positions. Minimum investment amount for SIFs is Rs 10 lakhs, which though is substantially higher compared to mutual funds, is significantly lower than...

Global financial markets have been thrown into turmoil since war broke out in Middle East. With global energy supplies getting severely disrupted and brent crude price touching USD 100 per barrel major indices have tumbled. Sensex and Nifty broke down below their important sentiment levels of 80,000 and 24,000 respect...

Global financial markets have been roiled after outbreak of war in the middle east. The war has caused major disruptions in global oil and gas supplies. Brent crude price has surged past $100 per barrel. The Dow Jones is down 6% since the war began. The Nifty 50 has fallen by 9% and is now close to 23,000 level while the Sensex...

The UTI Banking and Financial Services Fund has completed a little more than 20 years since its inception. It is a sectoral fund which primarily invests in companies from the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance sector. The fund has made a strong recovery in performance post COVID, and has outperformed...

Equity market has been volatile for the last 15 months. Though the market recovered from March 2025 lows, market continued to be volatile due to uncertainty about tariffs, geo-political tensions, escalating global trade conflicts, depreciating INR and continuing FII sell offs. Market recovered strongly after US and India reached...

Imagine the market takes a steep 30% plunge, leaving advisors with the dual challenge of reassuring clients, managing high stress levels, and providing direction in an unpredictable environment. While economic downturns are not new, the relative calm of the past decade has muted the psychological impacts of previous crises...