How pig butchering scam is taking a toll on investors

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The IIT student, who did not want to named, is not the only victim of such growing number of frauds. A former executive with Oracle says she fell for the same fraud and invested ₹6 lakh. She, too, did not want to be identified because her family and friends were not aware about this misfortune. … Read more

Why are gold and silver valuable additions to an investor’s portfolio? Explained

Gold and silver 3-year rolling returns

Indeed, key commodities such as gold and silver can be robust additions to your portfolio over the long term. In fact, a well-diversified portfolio focused strongly on suitable asset allocation requires the addition of commodities in the overall mix to make it more balanced. As a part of a multi-asset portfolio, the presence of gold … Read more

Sebi cautions investors against fraudulent trading platforms offering stock market access via FPI route

Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Capital markets regulator Sebi on February 26 cautioned investors against fraudulent trading platforms, claiming to facilitate stock market access to Indians through Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) route. Sebi noted that fraudsters are enticing victims through online trading courses, seminars, and mentorship programs in the stock market, … Read more