First-time mutual fund investors often struggle to choose from hundreds of schemes. Here’s how to match funds with your goals, time horizon and risk appetite, assess past returns and shortlist schemes without getting overwhelmed.

The RBI’s new initiative will soon allow investors to receive a comprehensive view of their bank deposits and investments in one statement. The implementation is expected by 31 December 31 2026. Here’s what it means for you.

Happy Thursday! Groww is betting its newer businesses will take a bigger slice of its income. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The National Company Law Tribunal approved 107 corporate insolvency cases in the last quarter of the fiscal year. These cases had an estimated value of Rs 11,000 crore compared to previous quarters. However, the tribunal now faces significant vacancies among its members and challenges in its operations. With many judges retiring soon, the functioning of…

Amazon confirmed on Wednesday it had cut what it said were a small number of jobs, primarily in its Stores unit which oversees the main e-commerce

Individuals will soon benefit from easier access to financial assets in one place through RBI’s measures. Interoperable account aggregators will enable customers to access financial information across various banks with consent. Survivors of deceased account holders will find it simpler to discover unclaimed deposits. Additionally, bank deposit information will be included in the monthly consolidated…

Brookfield is entering the industrial and logistics real estate market by acquiring eight warehousing parks from ESR India. This acquisition amounts to $450 million and expands Brookfield’s operations beyond office and hospitality spaces. The warehousing portfolio spans nearly 400 acres across major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai. Approximately 98% of the space is leased…

Bharti Airtel is set to raise its postpaid tariffs by 3-10% starting Thursday, which affects all users. The new plans will incorporate free international roaming, valued at Rs 2,000 for each SIM once per trip. This change means that postpaid plans will now begin at Rs 499, reflecting increased costs for consumers. Other telecom operators…

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have surged amid fears of potential supply disruptions. Recent assaults on tankers heighten the danger of transporting crude through this vital corridor. Additionally, American crude inventories are dwindling, signaling a tighter market, while diesel and jet fuel stocks remain below…

The Indian central bank’s first rate hike since early 2023 aims to tame inflation. That’s reassuring. Macro stability, however, covers far more than domestic price levels—and it’s an external challenge that may prove harder to stare down.