Gold and silver experienced volatile swings on August 8, influenced by geopolitical tensions, bond yields, and macroeconomic indicators, with domestic prices showing city-to-city variations amid ongoing global uncertainty. Gold and silver prices were volatile on August 8 as investors weighed…
Tax authorities are increasingly scrutinising large cash deposits in savings accounts, with scrutiny extending to smaller sums that appear suspicious, emphasising the importance of transparency and documentation for taxpayers. Many bank customers keep large balances in savings accounts for convenience…
India has reaffirmed its opposition to a shared BRICS currency, emphasising its cautious approach to economic integration and strategic autonomy amid broader discussions on trade and financial cooperation within the bloc. India has ruled out backing a shared BRICS currency,…
Research indicates that couples are increasingly adopting hybrid financial arrangements, combining shared and separate finances to balance independence with unity, tailored to personal habits and goals. Marriage rarely demands a choice between total financial independence and complete pooling of money.…
Celebrating a personal milestone, an investor reflects on 18 years of wealth building through patience, habit, and disciplined asset allocation, reaffirming key lessons for long-term investors. In a post on Freefincal marking 18 years since the author began investing in…
A practical approach to personal finance, adult allowances help distinguish essentials from discretionary spending, leading to less stress and more control over expenses, inspired by childhood lessons turned adult strategies. An allowance is usually treated as a lesson for children,…
Economist Olga Gogaladze suggests that the traditional 50/30/20 rule needs adaptation in large cities, recommending flexible strategies and prioritising major expense reviews to build savings effectively. The familiar 50/30/20 budgeting rule is best treated as a rough guide rather than…
UBS has revised its gold price outlook, expecting prices to reach $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2027 due to favourable structural forces, despite near-term volatility driven by changing interest rates and economic data. UBS expects gold to…
IDFC FIRST Bank announces its 12th annual general meeting to be held via video conference, seeking approval for significant capital raising to support future growth and strengthen its balance sheet. IDFC FIRST Bank has called its 12th annual general meeting…
State witnesses a surge in investment interest worth Rs 66,392 crore after a two-day outreach in Delhi-NCR, aiming to boost manufacturing, textiles, engineering, and aluminium sectors while creating thousands of jobs. Odisha has reported fresh investment interest worth Rs 66,392…
