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Lessons learned from the trend of retail investors exiting SIP and investment accounts due to market downturns.   SIP learn What do you SIP learn more about mutual funds? SIP Lessons learned from the trend of retail investors exiting SIP investment accounts due to the market downturn.   Amidst the various impacts caused by the volatile trend in the stock market, the increase in the closure of SIP accounts has caused concern among experts.   A regular investment plan, also known as SIP, is suitable for investing in mutual fund schemes. Investors can choose a suitable fund and invest a certain amount continuously at a specified interval. This method is believed to help in getting benefits especially by investing in equity funds.  SIP New Accounts As awareness regarding mutual fund investment is increasing, the trend of investing through SIP has been increasing in recent years. Many retail investors are seeking SIP investment. The upward trend of the stock market h...

 Gold imports in February fall to 20-year low as prices rise, sales also decline   Gold import India is the world's second-largest buyer of gold after China. Mumbai: Due to continuous price hikes, the country's gold imports have seen a 20-year low in February, government data has revealed. Compared to the same period last year, gold imports have fallen by 85 percent. Due to various unusual circumstances, including the US presidential election results, investment in gold in the international market has increased and gold prices have continued to reach new highs. In this context, gold imports have decreased compared to usual in February. Officials said: Banks and traders have imported very little gold. Imports in February have fallen to almost 15 metric tons. This is the lowest import volume in the last 20 years. In February 2024, 103 metric tons of gold were imported. In the last decade, India's average gold imports in February were recorded at 76.5 tons.

 New Delhi: The central government is planning to launch a 'Grameen Credit Score' system within six months to increase credit to farmers, self-employed persons and self-help groups, according to reports. 'Grameen Credit Score   What are the objectives of Grameen model? The government is working with public sector banks and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) to develop a framework for this.   Similar to the model for MSMEs, rural borrowers are said to be assessed on the basis of digital transaction data, government subsidy receipts and UPI functionality.    This data-driven rating system will help banks tailor loans to rural areas. This will make it easier for entrepreneurs and small businesses to get loans. Industry experts say that this initiative will significantly increase the provision of loans to self-help groups based on the rating. The creditworthiness of rural borrowers will be assessed based on digital transaction data, government subsidy receipts a...

Chennai, Feb. 18- 'Citco' has started technical consultancy work through RDX Architech to set up a jewellery industrial park in Coimbatore at a cost of Rs 126 crore to benefit gold jewellery manufacturing companies. Jewellery industrial park coimbatore Which proposed it park in Coimbatore? Gold jewellery manufactured in Coimbatore is exported to many countries. In Coimbatore district, a large number of companies are involved in gold jewellery manufacturing. Accordingly, more than 1 lakh people have got jobs through more than 25,000 jewellery workshops.  Jewellery industries in Coimbatore are struggling due to lack of adequate infrastructure facilities including security. Accepting their demand, Chief Minister Stalin ordered the setting up of a jewellery industrial park in the district at a cost of Rs 126 crore. Following this, 'Citco' has decided to set up a jewellery industrial park on 3.41 3.4 acres in Kurichi Industrial Estate. The work of providing technical advice ...

 As the value of gold reaches its peak, here's a look at the strategies investors should follow Invest in gold   Is it the right time to buy gold in India Last year, the price of gold was on the rise due to factors including the international environment. In the meantime, the rise in gold continues this year. Last year, gold is considered to have yielded 27 percent. Continuing this trend, it rose by 7 percent on a monthly basis in January. Although the rise in the price of gold jewelry worries people, gold is attractive for investment purposes. In this context, the approach that investors should follow regarding gold becomes important. Is it a good idea to invest in gold right now Gold is generally considered a hedge against risks including inflation and international crises. In the current environment, the uncertainty of economic and international geopolitics is considered to be the reason for the rise in the price of gold. The aggressive policies being pursued by US Presid...

The value of a country’s currency is determined by the strength of its economy and its connection to the rest of the world through trade. However, not all countries can maintain their currency values ​​at the same level.   Weakest currency Top 10 cheapest currency in the world Some countries face the impact of weak economic conditions, political turmoil, and global pressures. Recently, Forbes magazine released a list of the world’s weakest currencies. Here are the countries that made it to the list and the reasons behind it.   1 .The rial of the West Asian country of Iran is currently ranked as the world’s weakest currency. Due to political and economic turmoil in Iran, the value of the Iranian rial has declined significantly over the years, starting with the Islamic Revolution in 1978-79.   2 .The Vietnamese dong, a Southeast Asian country, has long been a weak currency. This is largely due to Vietnam’s transition from a state-controlled economy to a m...

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has announced that those who apply for early redemption of the ninth tranche of gold bond accounts issued in the financial year 2019-20 will be given Rs 8,499 per unit.   SGB gold bond What is the return of SGB after 8 years? The central government, as part of its efforts to reduce gold imports, announced the Gold Savings Bond Scheme in November 2015. Under this scheme, gold can be stored in the form of a document. One unit of gold is given as 1 gram. The investment will mature in full in eight years from the date of issue of the gold bonds. However, early withdrawal of the investment will be allowed only after five years. Accordingly, bonds issued on February 11, 2020, can be redeemed before maturity from yesterday. The Reserve Bank has announced that those who have applied for such redemption will be given Rs 8,499 per gram of gold. The Reserve Bank has stated that this price has been determined based on the average price of 24-carat gold on...

 New Delhi: Interest rates on small savings schemes are likely to be reduced for the upcoming April-June quarter, according to central government sources. If that happens, it will be the first time in five years that interest rates have been cut.   Interest rate Will interest rates go down in 2025 in India? After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate for short-term loans to banks from 6.50 percent to 6.25 percent, banks are likely to reduce interest rates on deposits. In this context, it is said that the interest rate on small savings schemes is also likely to be reduced.   The interest rates for these are fixed in line with the interest rates on central government bonds with similar maturities as small savings schemes. This is fixed by the Union Finance Ministry once a quarter.   The interest rates for the upcoming April-June quarter will be announced by the end of March. The interest rates for the current January-March quarter were ann...

 Income tax planning is important. Tax-saving investments play a key role in this planning. However, when it comes to investing for tax savings, it can be a mistake to act only with tax savings in mind.   Is it right or wrong to invest only for tax purposes? How does taxation affect savings and investment Many people take out insurance policies or other tax-saving investments for tax savings without considering whether they are suitable for their financial needs. Let's see the problems that arise from acting solely with the aim of tax savings.   Misalignment investing; Investments should be aligned with our financial goals. When we only work with tax savings in mind, investments may not align with our financial goals. This is not ideal. For example, if you are a young investor, your investment portfolio should include growth-oriented investments.    Investment Opportunities ; When tax savings are a primary consideration, the opportunities to choose ...

 Beijing: 1 million kilograms of gold particles worth 7 lakh crore rupees have been discovered in the Wangu gold mine in Pingjiang, Hunan province of China. Gold mine china How much is China gold net worth The Geological Survey of Hunan Province, China , our neighbor, discovered a large amount of gold in more than 40 places at a depth of 6,500 feet underground in the Wangu gold mine. It was estimated that up to 300,000 kg of gold could be found here.   Using modern technology, a mine up to 10,000 feet deep has found gold particles larger than expected.   The amount of gold identified here is believed to be over 1 million kg. Its value is estimated to be over 7 lakh crore rupees.   It is said to be the largest gold mine discovered in recent history. Through this, Hunan Province has gained a very important place in the global gold mining market. The 'South Deep' mine in South Africa is estimated to contain 900,000 kg of gold. It has been named the world's largest gold ...

New Delhi: Fruits and vegetables grown in India have now reached the markets of 123 countries. Exports have increased by an all-time high of 47.30 percent. Fruits and vegetables   What are the most exported fruits and vegetables from India The Union Commerce Ministry has said that exports of vegetables and fruits have reached a new high in terms of weight from 2019 to 2023. This is attributed to various assistance from the Agriculture and Processed Foods Export Development Authority (APEDA). This organization provides financial assistance to traders and exporters for processing and exporting fruits and vegetables. With the increasing demand for Indian fruits and vegetables in the global market, exports have increased significantly in the last four years. With the financial assistance of A.P.E.D.A., a world-class export infrastructure has been established. Modern grading and packing centers have been set up. As a result, Indian fruits and vegetables have quickly reached 17 new mark...

New Delhi: Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Indian electronics manufacturing sector will double to more than Rs 17.20 lakh crore in the next 3 to 4 years due to the reforms announced in the Budget. Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Which industry is growing faster The budget also allocates an additional Rs 2,000 crore for Indian AI technology . Based on this, the government aims to set up 20 AI high-tech observatories at the central level and 80 AI labs in various educational institutions across the country in the next financial year.   The electronics sector currently employs 25 lakh people. This is likely to increase fourfold in the next four years. The successes of electronics manufacturing can be used as a model for any sector. With the reforms announced in the Budget, the Indian electronics manufacturing sector is set to double to over Rs 17.20 lakh crore in the next 3-4 years. he said.      

Digital money transfer has become increasingly popular among the people in the last few years. In this regard, the number of money transactions through India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is increasing every month. Upi money transactions What is the growth in UPI transactions in India New Delhi: UPI transactions hit a new high of 1.70 crore in January, according to NBCI data.     Accordingly, UPI transactions increased by 1.60 per cent to 1.69 crore in January, up from 1.67 crore in December 2024. This is a new record in terms of number since the digital payment system was launched in April 2016. The number of daily transactions for January was 1.43 crore, up from 1.42 crore in December. The value of daily transactions increased to Rs 19,562 crore in January. Compared to the same month of the previous fiscal, the number of digital money transactions in January increased by 39 per cent and by 28 per cent in value. Similarly, the number of transactions in othe...