On July 28, 2026, Hindustan Unilever's shares fell nearly 6% while the shares of its UK-listed parent, Unilever plc, jumped over 6% after both companies declared their quarterly results. While both companies posted growth, the market rewarded and punished different things. One missed on margin, and the other beat on volume. It's a lesson in why "revenue went up" is never the whole story.

Upstox’s pan-India survey on insurance-buying decisions found that 63% of respondents decide on an insurance purchase with less than an hour explanation. The study reveals widespread lack of understanding—50% of respondents couldn’t distinguish a ULIP from an endowment policy, yet most owned one. Meanwhile, agents admit to mis-selling and offering commission kickbacks (not permitted by law). Our survey dives deep into India’s insurance buying and selling landscape.

Presently, the income tax laws have the concepts of two different years. One is the previous year and the other is the assessment year. Both cover a period of 12 months. The income earned during the previous year is taxed in the assessment year.

In the three months to June 2026, India's mutual fund industry raised just ₹1,759 crore, 73% lower than a year ago. Yet investors didn't stop investing. Monthly SIP contributions and flows to equity mutual funds were both strong. So, are investors losing interest in NFOs, or simply becoming more selective about where they put their money?

Every fund you hold, every index you track, and every F&O trade you settle depends on one number: the day's closing price. SEBI changed how that number gets decided on 3 August, and a full week of data now shows a system that wobbled, adjusted, and is gradually settling into a routine. Here's what actually happened, and what it means if you hold an index fund, an ETF, or an arbitrage fund.

In FY25, India Inc. demonstrated remarkable resilience amid global headwinds. The sharpest rebound came in Q4, marking a recovery from earlier earnings softness. A defining theme of the year was the significant earnings outperformance of mid- and small-cap (SMID) companies compared to large-caps, with SMIDs leading in 15 out of 19 sectors. The article deep dive into sectoral and segmental key factors that drove FY25 earnings.

A metal long overshadowed by gold suddenly became one of India's hottest trades. Silver's rally drew in investors, pushed imports to record levels and even triggered policy action from the government. Now that prices have corrected sharply, the real question is whether the silver story is over — or only entering its next chapter.

Starting FY26 at just 0.2% of GDP, India’s current account deficit is projected to widen to 1.1 - 1.5% later this year, citing rising imports, higher precious-metal prices, and global trade uncertainties. But what do the underlying numbers reveal? This article examines whether fears of a sharply widening CAD could be, and whether a 1.5% CAD is really something to worry about.

India's quick commerce industry is growing rapidly, driven by Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto, but profitability remains the biggest challenge. While advertising, private labels and better store utilisation are improving economics, but these companies also face intense competition from Amazon, Flipkart and JioMart.

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, part of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, is generating significant attention ahead of its highly anticipated IPO launch. Expected to be the largest IPO in India’s history, it is set to surpass Hyundai Motor India's ₹27,870 crore ($3.3 billion) IPO from October 2024. Jio's IPO could set new records on Dalal Street and boost investor confidence in India’s equity markets.

In many cases, investors practising DIY investing typically look at the short-term performance of these funds and invest in schemes that have done well for the past few years. And some of them tend to bet pretty heavily on short-term performance.