DIGITAL GOLD
Are diamonds a good investment option?
Falling prices and an unhealthy secondary market do not make it a good investment.
It's about can, not Cannes
The Pritzker Architecture Prize - 'Nobel Prize of architecture' - for instance, celebrates living structures, not scintillating sketches. Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants who deliver outstanding food daily and are reviewed yearly, not a one-time gastronomical creation. Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Tonys are earned by scalable appreciation, not just conceptual craft.
Hunt on for mule bank accounts; Tata Digital pause on funding
The government is working with the central bank to catch mule accounts in India’s banking system and prevent fraud. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Will a cryptocurrency like bitcoin grow, increase in value or disappear into oblivion? This factor decides
It is important to understand network effects because it is the singular force that drives economic value in the digital economy, as opposed to the traditional economy.
Elevated gold prices to restrain jewellery consumption growth to 6-8% in FY25: ICRA
ICRA forecasts a slowdown in India's jewellery consumption growth to 6-8% in FY2025, down from 18% in FY2024, citing elevated gold prices dampening consumer sentiment. Volume is expected to contract after marginal growth in previous years. Despite stable gold prices post-April 2023, a 14% rise in FY2024 boosted revenues amid muted volumes. Operating margins are projected at 7-8% amidst rising competition, with retailers expanding cautiously amid subdued consumer demand.
Everything you expect from physical gold can be done faster, better with digital gold: SafeGold CEO
SafeGold, a digital platform, redefines gold investment with innovative ways to buy, sell, and store vaulted gold. Founder Gaurav Mathur envisions a global standard for digital gold transactions using a technology-driven ecosystem. The company's revenue grew by 35% to Rs 6,100 crore in FY24, maintaining profitability and aiming for faster profit growth.
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5 biggest advantages of digital gold
Digital gold platforms offer the convenience to buy, sell, and manage gold investments online, and are accessible 24/7. Representational image Text: Centre for Investment Education and Learning (CIEL)
Unpacking Go Digit’s earnings; PEs in IPO-bound firms
Go Digit General Insurance reported its second consecutive full year of profit in fiscal 2024. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Fino Payments Bank eyes tripling digital banking revenue share by FY25
Fino Payments Bank sees an opportunity in the digital banking space after Paytm Payments Bank's exit. To capitalise on this, they're ramping up their digital offerings, aiming to grow their digital revenue share from 5-6% in FY24 to 15% this fiscal year. Since December, Fino has deployed around 14,000 QR codes which reported 300,000 transactions valued at Rs 33 crore.
IPO gold rush for investors; second-hand EV sales sputter
Happy Monday! Investors in new-age startups are set for huge gains as these firms list on the public markets. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How investors struck gold in the new-age IPO boom
In the last month, several new-age companies backed by venture capital, have or are set to hit the public markets. This has resulted in a gold rush for their investors. Travel tech platform Ixigo is set to go public next week, while insurtech firm Go Digit and coworking startup Awfis have already listed on the exchanges in the past one month. Their investors, including Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, ChrysCapital and TVS Capital and A91 Partners, are sitting on multiple returns from some of these investments.
Investment returns during coalition govt: Modi 3.0 might be good for stock market, mutual fund investors, show trends during previous govts
How will be Modi 3.0 for investments? The stock market experienced a sharp decline following the Lok Sabha elections 2024, causing concern among young investors. They are worried about their investments as a coalition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government prepares to take oath on June 9, 2024. Will the volatility in the stock market continue? How will NDA-3.0 be for your hard-earned money? Is there a bad government for your investments? Should the incoming government worry debt investors? Should you invest in equities, mutual funds or debt instruments? Questions such as these are worrying investors. So here are some answers that should give an idea of what is in store for you in the next five years.
Riot Platforms shares drop 9% after Kerrisdale Capital shorts bitcoin miner
Kerrisdale believes the introduction of low-fee bitcoin ETFs is more beneficial to investors over owning shares of a company such as Riot, which has seen a steady decline in bitcoin holding and production per share.
What’s fueling the shift in Indian investor behaviour?
India added $1 trillion to the stock market in less than six months, reaching a $5 trillion market cap. Retail investors, with a surge in Demat accounts, play a key role in enhancing market stability and resilience.
From savings to wealth: A guide to strategic methods for sustainable wealth creation in India
India is facing a retirement crisis with 80% concerned about savings sufficiency. The India Retirement Index at 44 highlights the gap. Jefferies' findings reveal investment habits, and StockGro addresses financial literacy and investment education needs.
7 top cryptos to buy in 2024 for the next bull run
The 2024 Bitcoin halving occurred in April, impacting the crypto market. Altcoins present diversification opportunities by combining VR experiences. Research is crucial for successful crypto investing to navigate market trends and regulations.
Muthoot Finance's AUM grows 25% to Rs 89,079 cr in FY24
Muthoot Finance's consolidated assets under management surged 25% YoY to Rs. 89,079 crores in FY24, with a 22% YoY increase in profit after tax to Rs. 4,468 crores. The chairman emphasized a pivot towards non-gold loan growth and digital strategies, aiming to boost subsidiaries' contribution and expand into diverse financial sectors.
Muthoot Finance shares rally 4% post Q4 results. Should you invest?
Muthoot Finance Share Price: Muthoot Finance shares surged by 4.3% on Friday on the BSE, reaching a day's high of Rs 1,745. This uptick followed the company's announcement of a profit after tax of Rs 1,056 crore, marking a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to Rs 903 crore reported for the corresponding period last year.
'Stock market rally' from June 4, predicts PM Modi: Should stock, mutual fund, gold investors tweak portfolios before Lok Sabha election results?
Lok Sabha election results 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the stock market would have a rally once the election results are out. A few days back, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked investors to buy the dip before June 4, 2024, as the market will shoot up after that. Now the question is what should investors do till the election results are out? Is it time to accumulate more stocks or avoid the volatility and play it safe? Find out here
Jupiter Money launches new savings feature for millennial users
Magic Spends allows investment of a predetermined amount every time a user of the company’s eponymous mobile app makes a transaction. The investment goes into digital gold and mutual funds.
Gold loan market thriving in Indian states; Unimoni eyes Rs 1,000 crore loan book by FY25
Unimoni Financial Services CEO Krishnan R highlighted that states like Kerala, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Punjab are actively participating in the gold loan market. While farmers constitute a significant portion of their clientele, individuals, small businesses, and micro enterprises are increasingly turning to gold loans for various needs like education, weddings, and medical expenses. The surge in gold prices enhances lenders' security, allowing them to maintain favorable loan-to-value ratios.
19% annual returns in 10 years on buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya; should you invest in gold this year too?
Gold price has increased by 18% to Rs 71,502 for 10 grams with 999 purity since the last Akshaya Tritiya. Investing during this period has historically yielded attractive returns due to various factors such as price cyclicality, holding period, and discipline in investment. Safe havens like gold may see increased demand amidst global uncertainties and currency depreciation impacting prices. Experts recommend a 15% allocation to gold for a balanced risk profile.
Akshaya Tritiya today: Gold ETF AUM doubles in 3 years to Rs 33,000 crore
Gold ETFs have seen exponential growth, with assets doubling to Rs 33,000 crore in three years. In the last one year, gold ETFs have offered an average return of 15.47%.
Buying digital gold in Akshaya Tritiya? 5 things to know
Digital gold platforms allow you to buy small fractions of gold, making it affordable for small investors. Text: Text: Centre for Investment Education and Learning (CIEL)
Crypto gold rush: Cryptos to buy before they continue rocketing in value
Top cryptos like KangaMoon (KANG), Solana (SOL), BNB (BNB), Core (CORE), and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) show potential for significant price surges, with KANG leading in community growth and P2E market targeting.
How does Bitcoin Halving impact the Bitcoin price?
The "stock-to-flow" ratio is a key concept used to measure the current supply of a commodity against the rate of new supply entering the market. For Bitcoin, each halving event markedly increases this ratio, underscoring its growing scarcity. This ratio is widely considered a crucial indicator of Bitcoin’s long-term valuation.
Gold jewellery price today: Gold rates of Tanishq, Malabar Gold, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers
Gold rate today in India: Due to its ability to act as a hedge against inflation, deflation, and currency depreciation, gold is a favourite asset among many Indian investors.
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 Series IV issuance: How to check SGB allotment status if you apply online/offline
Sovereign Gold Bond 2023-24 Series IV: SGB 2023-24 Series IV opened for subscription on February 12, 2024 and closed on February 16, 2024. However unlike initial public offering (IPO) where investors may or may not get allotment, in SGBs if a investor applies and the documents checks out and application money is remitted on time, allotment is guaranteed.
Double-digit returns likely on Sovereign Gold Bonds maturing this year; how much will early SGB investors get?
If you look at the historical data, investors of the Sovereign Gold Bond are in for handsome returns, very close to what is being earned from the stock market. There are five tranches of the gold bond that are going to mature in 2024. In terms of XIRR, the second tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bond will offer 13.44% returns at the current gold price. ET Wealth Online calculates how much returns you can expect from the Sovereign Gold Bond and whether you should invest or not.
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