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The World Gold Council believes a combination of deeper economic stress, falling bond yields, and escalating geopolitical tension could push gold higher by 15–30%.
Updated : Dec 4, 2025

Gold outlook 2026: World Gold Council sees sideways trade but flags strong upside triggers

After a year of record-breaking gains, gold is entering 2026 on a more balanced footing. The World Gold Council says the metal could move sideways unless economic or geopolitical shocks tilt the outlook.

CoinDCX logged roughly Rs 51,333 crore in trades in FY2025, including about Rs 23,500 crore in the first half (+37% YoY).
Updated : Dec 4, 2025

Crypto SIPs up 623% in 2025; Indians hold 43% in Layer-1, 26.5% in BTC: Report

As per the CoinDCX report, investors now hold about five tokens on average, up from just 2–3 a few years ago. Portfolios are heavily weighted toward high-quality coins: roughly 43.3% in Layer-1 tokens, 26.5% in Bitcoin, and 11.8% in memecoin-style tokens.

Silver Price Near Record High
Updated : Dec 3, 2025

After silver’s explosive surge, how far can prices go — and what should investors expect now

Fueled by shortages and a powerful technical breakout, silver has surged to unprecedented highs. The question now is whether this momentum can continue in a market known for dramatic swings.

The expert’s first rule is simple: never sell in an uptrend and never buy in a downtrend. Markets follow recognizable patterns, and a series of higher highs signals an uptrend — a phase where investors should hold, not exit.
Updated : Dec 3, 2025

Want to get rich by 2028? Expert explains what to buy, when to exit, and how to win as an investor

Want to boost your wealth before 2028 seriously? CA Dr. Anil Lamba breaks down investing into simple, practical rules anyone can follow. From timing trends to picking strong companies, he shows exactly how smart investors get ahead.

Alok Jain says financial security matters, but it can’t be the sole scorecard of a rich life. Instead, he urges investors to prioritise time, health, impact and meaningful connections.
Updated : Dec 2, 2025

Beyond gold returns: How investors are adopting a new formula for a truly rich life

India’s wealth culture is shifting as investors question whether financial gains alone define success. Alok Jain argues that rising stress and falling life satisfaction demand a new approach to “returns”. He calls for a move from money metrics to a balanced life portfolio built on purpose and well-being.

Silver’s price performance in 2025 has been exceptional. The metal has nearly doubled in value in 11 months, surpassing gold’s 60% rise.
Updated : Dec 2, 2025

Silver set to soar to Rs 2 lakh/kg in 2025 amid tight stocks and heavy ETF buying: Report

Kedia Advisory noted that the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) alone added 324 tonnes in the past week—its largest inflow since July—raising the ETF’s holdings to 47.5% of all silver stored in London vaults. Traders across COMEX, the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the Multi Commodity Exchange of India have increased positions aggressively, encouraged by supply constraints and tariff-linked premiums.

Experts label the “middle-class trap” — a loop where incomes fall behind inflation, debt fuels lifestyle spending instead of asset building.
Updated : Dec 2, 2025

Why market doubled, salaries didn’t: Expert breaks down India’s deepening middle-class wealth crisis

The Sensex soared 90% while salaried Indians saw almost zero real income growth. Corporate profits climbed, but household budgets tightened under rising inflation. Debt exploded across credit cards and personal loans. Finfluencer Ankur Warikoo warns the middle class is being quietly squeezed out of India’s growth story.

Today, salaries grow at just 4–6%, inflation hovers around 6%, and urban homes cost nearly 20–30 times a yearly income. The numbers, Kaushik says, “simply don’t add up anymore.”
Updated : Nov 29, 2025

'Old money rules don’t work anymore': CA Nitin Kaushik’s viral post sparks nationwide discussion

The financial world has changed faster than most people’s money habits. A viral post by CA Nitin Kaushik argues that the old rules we inherited from our parents no longer fit today’s economic reality. Today’s incomes, prices and inflation behave very differently from what earlier generations experienced. And unless people update their money mindset, Kaushik warns, they risk falling behind financially without even realising it.

A report from Augmont Bullion on November 28 noted that gold has once again attempted to break the $4,215–$4,240 resistance zone.
Updated : Nov 29, 2025

Gold prices rally toward record levels on Fed cut expectations and domestic buying

On Friday, MCX gold futures for February 2026 closed Rs 1,932, or 1.51%, higher at Rs 1,29,599 per 10 grams—now only about Rs 2,700 shy of its all-time high of Rs 1,32,294 per 10 grams, touched on 17 October 2025.

The lesson is simple: A high win rate does not guarantee profits. Risk–reward discipline does.
Updated : Nov 28, 2025

Casino math can transform your portfolio: Expert explains how investors can ride risk–reward

Most investors chase high win rates, but markets reward a very different skill. The same probability logic that keeps casinos profitable can reshape your approach to risk. Market analyst Alok Jain breaks down how smart risk–reward thinking can transform long-term performance.

The bullish global momentum was mirrored in India, where silver held steady at Rs 173 per gram and Rs 1.73 lakh per kilogram.
Updated : Nov 28, 2025

Silver sparkles worldwide, approaching record high on demand strength and dovish Fed Reserve outlook

On the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), domestic futures strengthened. The December silver contract rose Rs 1,183, or 0.73%, to Rs 1,63,650 per kilogram across 5,799 lots. The March 2026 contract advanced Rs 1,373, or 0.83%, to Rs 1,67,360 per kilogram in a turnover of 15,578 lots, underscoring broad-based participation.

Uncertainty across global financial markets, volatility in crude oil, and the US dollar’s movements continue to influence the yellow metal prices.
Updated : Nov 28, 2025

Gold extends winning streak on strong Fed-cut bets; will the yellow metal end 2025 strong?

In India, domestic prices mirrored the global trend. On 28 November 2025, 24K gold rose to Rs 126,580 per 10 grams, up Rs 630 from its previous close, while 22K gold was quoted at ₹116,032.

He notes that even individuals retiring with ₹8-10 crore often find themselves feeling financially tight by their 70s.
Updated : Nov 27, 2025

'Even ₹12 cr may not be...': CA warns against most common portfolio error in retirement planning

The financial expert argued that many high-net-worth individuals unknowingly walk into retirement with a ticking time bomb: excessive equity exposure at the very stage of life when volatility hurts the most. 

As the AUM grows rapidly, generating the same level of returns becomes harder for fund managers.
Updated : Nov 27, 2025

Is your mutual fund strategy doomed from the start? Akshat Shrivastava explains the real trap

In a post on X, Shrivastava broke down the typical cycle many investors fall into.

SIP stoppage ratio slipped to 74.85% in October compared to 76.27% in September.
Updated : Nov 27, 2025

'People are not dumb...': Samir Arora of Helios Capital on high dropout rates in SIPs

"People are not dumb- they are still doing dollar cost averaging but just doing them in different funds may be," Arora, the founder of Helios Capital said in a tweet.  

People who grow wealth faster aren’t necessarily the smartest, boldest or luckiest. They’re the ones who stay consistent at moments when most others pause.
Updated : Nov 26, 2025

'They invest even when fear is loud': Hidden patterns of wealth builders; expert on why most stay stick financially

Some people seem to build wealth quietly while others keep wondering why they’re not moving forward. It has little to do with income — and everything to do with the small emotional money decisions made daily. CA Nitin Kaushik explains the real reason.

Wellness emerges as the new luxury, driven by destinations like Amanbagh and Ananda.
Updated : Nov 26, 2025

How the ultra-wealthy spend, live and invest: Kotak Private launches India’s first luxury index

Wellness retreats, curated experiences and branded residences drive a 6.7% annual rise in luxury prices since 2022.

Alok Jain warned that Japan’s aggressive stimulus and a weakening yen could spark a surge in Japanese yields, triggering a global carry-trade unwind that may rattle equity markets worldwide.
Updated : Nov 26, 2025

Did you miss gold, equity and housing booms this year? What that means for your portfolio

Markets drifted lower midweek, weighed down by shaky global sentiment and fresh currency pressures. Japan’s stimulus-driven yen slide only amplified concerns of broader volatility. Alok Jain explains what’s driving the weakness — and why investors keep missing major rallies.

Gold climbed to a near two-week high on Wednesday, with softer U.S. data boosting December Fed rate-cut expectations and pushing spot prices up 0.7% to $4,156.89 an ounce.
Updated : Nov 26, 2025

Gold, silver rise on strong Fed cut bets; 2026 outlook signals volatile but bullish trend ahead

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold contracts rose Rs 475, or 0.38%, to Rs 1.25 lakh per 10 grams, with a turnover of 7,926 lots. Silver futures for December delivery surged Rs 1,388, or 0.89%, to Rs 1.57 lakh per kilogram in 8,239 lots.

Gold Price Today: The ongoing de-dollarisation among emerging markets has encouraged central banks to diversify reserves into gold, contributing to strong structural demand.
Updated : Nov 26, 2025

Gold price: Will yellow metal extend dream run in 2026, here's what Axis Securities says

Gold near record highs: In terms of further upside, Axis Securities highlights several tailwinds that could extend the rally into 2026.

Such unregistered platforms lack regulatory or supervisory oversight and do not provide for any mechanisms for investor protection or grievance redressal.
Updated : Nov 26, 2025

BSE issues caution to investors regarding unregistered online bond platform providers

Leading stock exchange BSE, in a recent circular, has cautioned investors over unregulated and unregistered entities offering services in the nature of online bond platform providers.

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