If you’re exhausted by stock market volatility yet not happy with sub-7% bank FD returns, there’s a growing middle ground—alternative fixed income.Platforms like Grip Invest are pioneering this space in India by allowing retail investors to earn 10–13% IRR from asset-backed investments. The Grip Invest mobile app is now the easiest way to participate in … Read more
In a world where most investors stick to domestic equities, BayFort Capital is quietly proving that true diversification—and alpha—comes from thinking global. Founded in 2021 by Ketul Sakhpara, CFA, BayFort Capital has quickly carved a niche as one of the few Indian firms offering globally managed portfolios that rival the sophistication of Wall Street strategies. … Read more
Introduction In today’s uncertain markets, investors want returns that are steady, tax-efficient, and not tied to the direction of the market. The Altiva Hybrid Long-Short Fund—a newly designed Special Investment Fund (SIF) from Edelweiss—does exactly that. By blending the stability of fixed income with the agility of derivatives and special situations, this fund offers an … Read more
If you’ve ever searched for stock quotes, forex rates, or live charts online, chances are you’ve landed on Investing.com. It’s one of the most visited financial websites in the world. But how good is its mobile app — and is it still worth using in 2025? In this review, we’ll take an in-depth look at … Read more
Crypto markets trade 24×7 — a perfect environment for algorithmic trading. Whether you’re a retail investor automating a DCA plan or a developer coding strategies, the right algo platform can help you trade consistently and without emotion. In this 2025 guide, we compare the top crypto algo trading platforms, include real user reviews, and share … Read more
Sep 2025 Finance Wrap: India & the World India – Still the Fast Horse GDP gallop: India’s charging ahead at ~6.5–6.8% growth, fastest among big economies. RBI cool & calm: Repo steady at 5.5%, inflation under control. Rate cuts? Maybe on the menu later this year. IPO carnival: Year-end blitz with $8B+ in IPOs lined … Read more
Key Financial Highlights for Aug 2025 Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) Sell-off Hits Critical High August saw the largest FPI equity outflows in seven months—a staggering ₹34,993 crore (~$4 billion) exited Indian equities—driven by U.S. tariffs, high market valuations, and a weaker rupee. Nearly ₹21,000 crore of this came in the first half, pushing year-to-date FPI … Read more
Introduction For decades, Indian investors were limited to domestic equities. But today, with the rise of fintech platforms and global PMS offerings, investing in international stock markets has never been easier. From Apple and Microsoft to Nvidia and Novo Nordisk, many of the world’s most innovative companies are listed outside India. For investors, the key … Read more
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are booming in India, with Category III AIFs driving most of the growth in 2025. By March 2025, total AIF commitments touched ₹5.38 trillion, up 32% year-on-year. More than half of all incremental flows came into Category III AIFs, largely from HNIs and NRIs. Unlike Category I and II AIFs, Category … Read more
Introduction In the last few years, India’s alternate investment landscape has exploded — from invoice discounting and P2P lending to unlisted shares and yield products. Yet one model has quietly emerged as both low-risk and steady-yielding: investing in pre-owned life insurance policies. That’s exactly what The Policy Exchange enables — a platform where investors can … Read more
