What are gilt funds?

Gilt funds are debt funds that invest in government securities. The government bonds used to be issued in golden-edged certificates. The nickname gilt comes from gilded edge certificates. As per Sebi norms, gilt funds have…

Shunned by its Nordic neighbors for its coronavirus…

People play chess at a park in Stockholm on May 29, 2020, amid the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.JONATHAN NACKSTRANDThe decision to exclude Sweden from the lifting of travel restrictions between Nordic countries Finland, Denmark and Norway,…

Amazon is testing a wearable device that lights…

Amazon fulfillment center warehouse.Getty ImagesAmazon is testing a wearable device that notifies fulfillment center workers when they're violating social distancing rules.The device is a clear plastic sleeve with a clip that features an LED light…

Book now, pay later: Hotel chains launch offers,…

New Delhi: Tourism may be impossible now amidst lockdown and fear of Covid-19 but thats not stopping hotels from doling out discounts, freebies and other offers to woo consumers. ITC Hotels has launched the Welcombreak…

Are debt funds still a credible choice for…

By Suresh SadagopanThe going has been tough for debt mutual funds since the IL&FS debacle in mid 2018. This triggered a crisis of confidence and it affected NBFCs and Housing Finance Companies (HFC) in the…

Want to remove human biases in your investment?…

The recent market correction amid the Covid -19 pandemic has bought attention on quant funds, which have stood out with their relative outperformance against the indices. Boiled down to basics, quant funds are strategies where…