Every few years, a financial product surfaces with the perfect pitch: higher returns than a fixed deposit, issued by a bank, looks safe on paper. AT1 bonds have played that role more than once. And more than once, investors who trusted that pitch have watched their capital evaporate. This is not a story about obscure […]
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The Union Budget for 2026–27, presented on February 1, 2026, marks an important step in India’s long-term economic journey. Coming at a time of global uncertainty, fragmented trade relationships, and rising geopolitical tensions, the budget focuses less on short-term relief and more on strengthening the economy’s foundations. It aligns closely with the broader vision of
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What Un-inversion Means — A Quick Summary The US Treasury yield curve typically slopes upward, reflecting higher yields for longer maturities. It inverts when short-term yields (like the 2-year) rise above long-term yields (like the 10-year), usually because the Federal Reserve is aggressively tightening policy. Click here to be a part of myMoneySage Elite an
By Research desk October 2025 Market Performance Recap: Indian equities delivered a strong rebound in October 2025, marking their best monthly performance in seven months. The Nifty 50 and Sensex gained 4.51% and 4.6% respectively, representing a decisive reversal from three consecutive months of selling pressure between July and September. Broader market segments also participated
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By Research desk August 2025 Market Performance Recap: Indian equities extended their decline in August 2025, marking a second straight month of weakness after nearly four months of steady gains. The Nifty fell 1.4% and the Sensex slipped 1.7%, while midcaps and smallcaps saw sharper corrections, down 2.9% and 4.1% respectively. The mood was weighed
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By Research desk May 2025 Market Performance Recap: The Indian stock market demonstrated resilience and positive momentum in May 2025, ending the month with gains across key indices despite periods of consolidation. The benchmark NIFTY50 concluded May with approximately 1.7% gains, while the BSE SENSEX also showed a positive trend for the month. As of
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By Research desk April 2025 Review The Indian stock market rebounded strongly in April 2025, ending the month on a positive note despite early volatility triggered by global tensions. Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex gained approximately 3.46% and 3.2% respectively, with Nifty closing at 24,335.95 and Sensex at 80,288.38. The broader markets outperformed, as
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF), a new category of investment products effective from April 1, 2025, to bridge the gap between traditional Mutual Funds (MFs) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS). SIFs offer a combination of the structure and regulation of mutual funds with the flexibility
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By Research desk March 2025 Market Performance Recap: Indian equities witnessed a strong rebound in March 2025, reversing the sharp correction seen in the preceding months. The Nifty 50 climbed 6.31% during the month, recovering part of the 16% decline from its all-time high of 26,216 in September 2024 to the February 2025 low. The
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Market Performance – January 2025: Indian equities witnessed a significant correction in January 2025, making it the worst-ever opening month in terms of foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, with net sales nearing $8 billion. Broader markets faced deeper cuts compared to large caps, with the Nifty hitting a low of 22,829 on 27th January—marking a
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