ICRA Analytics says gold ETFs are drawing sharply more investor money as geopolitical worries mount and gold prices keep rallying. Assets under management have grown to about Rs 1.71 lakh crore, with nearly 65% CAGR over five years. In March 2026 alone, inflows jumped to ₹2,266 crore, signaling a stronger shift toward safe-haven portfolios.
Dubai’s real estate market is facing headwinds as geopolitical tensions hit buyer sentiment, especially among entry-level buyers. Sales are slowing across segments, and deals are taking longer to finalize. To stimulate demand, developers are introducing buyer-friendly packages such as flexible financing and fee waivers, betting incentives can restart stalled transactions.
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Gold ETFs logged record net inflows of ₹68,867 crore in FY26, up 4.5x and a 364% year-on-year jump. Geopolitical risks and equity market volatility pushed investors toward the yellow metal, with gold ETFs capturing close to 10% of total mutual fund inflows—far outpacing equity and debt funds.
SEBI has granted a one-time extension for the validity of IPO observation letters, extending them to September 30, 2026. The move is aimed at companies struggling to raise capital amid Middle East geopolitical tensions, shifting investor sentiment, and volatile markets, allowing smoother timelines while requiring conditional compliance to avoid disruptive regulatory re-filings.
Nomura, Japan’s largest investment bank, logged a record annual profit for the second year running, driven by strength in wholesale markets and domestic wealth management. Even as the Iran-US conflict raises geopolitical concerns, the firm says it expects no structural disruption to Japan’s longer-term growth drivers, including overseas expansion and coping with a shrinking population.
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