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Pension reforms: PFRDA plans NPS fund-of-funds; will new AIF framework boost long-term capital flow?

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) will create a dedicated NPS fund-of-funds platform to route pension money into selected alternative investment funds (AIFs), chairman S Ramann said on Tuesday, outlining a broader push to position pension assets as a stable source of long-term capital for India’s private markets. Speaking at IVCA DII &…

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Silver prices rally: White metal enters multi-bagger zone in 2025 with 103% return; can momentum carry it beyond Rs 1.85 lakh next?

Silver’s blistering ascent in 2025 has pushed it into uncharted territory, with the white metal crossing Rs 1.8 lakh per kg on Monday and delivering 103% returns — a surge that now places it alongside just 20 multibagger stocks, according to an ET analysis. Once regarded primarily as a hedging asset, silver has eclipsed not…

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US markets today: Wall Street firms up as yields level off; bitcoin stabilises and tech stocks drive early gains

A steadier mood returned to US equities on Tuesday as easing Treasury yields and a rebound in bitcoin helped major indices regain traction after ending a six-day winning streak, according to AP. Investors leaned back into technology counters while weighing signals on global interest rates and the broader health of the economy.The S&P 500 was…

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India-Russia ties: Moscow signals readiness to fix trade deficit; energy, defence and new payment architecture on agenda

Russia on Tuesday said it is ready to address India’s concerns over the widening trade deficit and proposed building a framework to shield bilateral commerce from pressure by third countries. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi, said Moscow is also working to stabilise crude supplies after a…

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Philanthropy boost: Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25bn for ‘Trump Accounts’ launch; major gift aims to spur families to sign up

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell on Tuesday announced a $6.25 billion commitment to encourage American families to open the new children’s investment accounts created under President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation, according to AP. The pledge is intended to reach 25 million children under the age of 10 by seeding each eligible account with…

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Will RBI cut repo rate again? All eyes on December policy meeting; here’s what experts say

As the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to unveil its policy decision this week, economists and industry experts are divided over whether the central bank will cut rates or maintain its current stance.The meeting, which begins on Wednesday, has raised curiosity about the central bank’s decision. Here is what the…

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‘Didn’t want to sell a single share’: SoftBank founder says he was ‘crying’ while offloading Nvidia stake — here’s why

SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son revealed that he “was crying” when he sold the company’s stake in Nvidia, highlighting how reluctant he was to part with the fast-rising chipmaker. This emotional exit raises a key question — what compelled Japan’s second-richest man to give up the shares despite not wanting to?Speaking at the FII Priority…

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EPS 95 setback: Government cites EPS fund deficit; will the minimum Rs 1,000 pension stay unchanged?

EPS subscribers hoping for a higher minimum and maximum pension are unlikely to see any change soon, with the Labour Ministry confirming that the fund is running an actuarial deficit. The disclosure, made in the Lok Sabha on Monday, indicates that the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) is not generating enough returns to meet current payouts.Minister…

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Sensex, Nifty at lifetime highs: Where are Indian markets headed in 2026 & will they outperform gold & EMs? Here’s the outlook

The struggle for markets to outperform global peers was real – despite the fact that the Indian economy has strong economic fundamentals. (AI image) Sensex and Nifty have had a rollercoaster ride this year – 2025 is a year when markets have struggled to go above the highs they hit in the second half of…

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Trade reset: China issues rare earth licences; questions persist over wider access

China’s rare earth industry is set for faster shipments to select buyers after authorities issued the first batch of new export licences, a step that follows months of disruption caused by Beijing’s tighter controls earlier this year. The move reflects a key outcome of the Donald Trump–Xi Jinping summit, according to Reuters.The approvals mark a…

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