Sectoral and thematic index funds return up to 22% in 6 months: What retail investors must know before taking the plunge

JPMorgan and other US banks are close to agreeing on financing support for projects under Japan’s $550 billion US investment pledge, according to sources. The move could help Tokyo fulfil commitments made to President Donald Trump, as Japanese banks face challenges in funding large dollar-based infrastructure projects. Japan has announced over $100 billion worth of…

The rise is being driven by younger professionals: nearly 40% of consultants joining the platform in FY26 had between three and eight years of experience compared with about 30% in FY25. The number of professionals registering as independent consultants has grown nearly 290% since 2022, with monthly additions going up from around 1,500 in FY24…

Adani Enterprises successfully raised ₹15,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement, attracting significant interest from both foreign investors like Capital Group and Goldman Sachs, and domestic mutual funds. The issue was oversubscribed nearly four times, with the funds earmarked for capital expenditure, debt repayment, and strategic growth initiatives. This successful fundraising underscores strong investor confidence…