Ecommerce (ecom) and quick commerce (qcom) platforms are expected to lead gig worker hiring in calendar year 2026 (CY26), adding nearly 1 million workers on the back of sustained demand for last-mile deliveries, higher order volumes, and continued expansion of dark stores into non-metropolitan cities, industry experts have said.
The share of investments held by the top 10 investors across smallcap mutual fund schemes has been on a decline, falling to a 14-month low in March 2025, shows an analysis of data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). The median smallcap scheme has 2.03 per cent of its investments coming from the top 10 investors, compared to 2.43 per cent a year ago.
'The minimum holding period for equities should be three years.' 'Try goal-based investing.' 'Link your equity portfolios to specific goals such as retirement, purchase of a house or car...'
Buying or selling securities based on rumours about expected changes in tax rates or sectoral sops can backfire, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.
Do you have parents who have turned 60? You may want to forward Sarbajeet K Sen's suggestions to them.
Wait for a few days before deciding to buy shares or MF schemes.
'Largely, new demat accounts are now being opened by the younger crowd, particularly GenZ.' 'This is great news since younger investors start their journey with very little capital, so they are risking less.'
Many are now cheaper after stock splits. But look at key parameters
With RBI likely to make credit costlier and banks to follow, some ideas on switching money to be able to do this.
EPFO may start investing up to five per cent of its incremental corpus in the equity market.
If you missed the primary market bus but still want to invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds, then feel lucky.
A slow but steady economic uptick can be seen in various segments of the economy. India's economy expanded 4.8 per cent in the second quarter, higher than the preceding quarter's 4.4 per cent.
A charitable organisation supporting a cause close to the investor's heart can also be a nominee.
Keep at least one family member in the know of all your investments
Sell the property if bought for investment purpose.
The curious thing is that savings instruments have not really kept pace with changing needs, although people have access to a wider variety than before.
A career Citibanker, 'Selva' came into the spotlight as the person who rewired the financial behemoth's Indian retail operations.
The stock exchange does not store and display the numbers of investors. That would be like a bank publishing the details of its customers for everyone to see.
Few options that can help you plan taxes wisely.
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