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Jio BlackRock is set to launch its first Indian ETFs by August, aiming to mirror BlackRock's global success in passive investing. The joint venture, already managing $1.9 billion in assets, plans to initially focus on equity strategies. This move seeks to tap into India's growing, albeit nascent, ETF market, with plans for GIFT City products also underway.

Despite the RBI maintaining the repo rate at 5.25%, major banks like SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB, and Bank of Baroda are offering competitive fixed deposit interest rates. These attractive rates, particularly for senior citizens, vary across different tenures, with some reaching up to 7.1%.

Tenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is 2% on gross rent. Tax is deducted in the last month of tenancy or financial year. Tenants deposit TDS via Form 26QC and issue Form 16C to landlords. Failure to comply incurs interest and penalties.

Retirement planning should focus on generating sustainable income while ensuring the corpus lasts throughout life. Key factors include accounting for inflation, healthcare costs, liabilities, and lifestyle needs. Maintaining a balanced asset mix with some equity exposure for growth and gradually increasing debt allocation with age can provide liquidity and stability.

SpaceXs planned IPO and potential inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 have renewed investor interest in Indian mutual funds tracking the benchmark. Such funds could gain indirect exposure to the aerospace giant, although fresh investments in several schemes remain restricted due to overseas investment limits.

Gold rate today: 22k gold prices on IBJA rose by Rs 107/gram on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Major jewellery brands like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas reported higher rates. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association also noted an increase. Investors are closely watching developments in the Middle East for further market cues.

Nippon India Value Fund has turned a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into Rs 1.56 crore over 21 years, according to an ETMutualFunds analysis. Launched in June 2005, the fund holds a four-star rating from Value Research and Morningstar. A Rs 10,000 SIP started 10 years ago would now be worth Rs 27.06 lakh, while similar investments over five and three years would have grown to Rs 8.19 lakh and Rs 3.90 lakh, respectively.

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Several flexicap funds have significantly increased their small-cap exposure over the past three years, reflecting confidence in smaller companies. Navi, Samco, and ICICI Prudential led the shift, seeking growth opportunities in niche businesses.

Tata Mutual Fund has temporarily restricted fresh subscriptions in its Tata Gold ETF and Tata Gold ETF Fund of Fund, citing prevailing market and economic conditions. While large direct investments and certain lump-sum inflows face limits, SIPs, SWPs, redemptions and switch-outs will continue without any restrictions.

Retired railway employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to implement one rank one pension. They also demand a revision of basic pay and increments to combat inflation. The association seeks improved allowances, welfare benefits, and retirement provisions.

Axis Mutual Fund has revised exit load structures across its equity schemes, removing charges for large-cap, flexicap and large & midcap funds while shortening the holding period for the midcap fund. The changes apply from June 15 and will cover all fresh investments, including SIPs, STPs and switches under the schemes.

BlackRock has launched the iShares Space Technologies UCITS ETF (STAR) for European investors, featuring a unique IPO fast-entry mechanism. This allows newly listed space companies to be added to the index within 10 to 30 days, rather than waiting for scheduled rebalances. The move follows a surge in investor interest in space ETFs.

Former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar has sold his residential property in Bandra West, Mumbai, for Rs 4 crore. The property, located in the Jewel Co-op Housing Society, spans 1,229 sq. ft. and includes two car parking spaces. The transaction was registered in April 2026, with Agarkar paying Rs 24 lakh in stamp duty.

Aggressive investors planning SIPs in June can consider a mix of flexi-cap, large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap and hybrid funds across investment baskets, based on ETMutualFunds' model portfolios designed using performance, consistency and risk-adjusted return metrics.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a qualified wife, capable of earning but choosing not to work solely to burden her husband, can be denied maintenance. In a case involving a Gynaecologist, the court upheld the denial of interim maintenance, citing her ability to earn over Rs 31 lakh annually, as per her income tax returns.

Binance is democratizing pre-IPO price discovery with its new Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts. These products allow eligible users to speculate on the expected valuations of private companies like SpaceX and OpenAI before their public listings, bridging the gap between institutional and retail investors.

Retirees face a new challenge: managing wealth after decades of building it. Experts advise simplifying complex portfolios, especially those with many stocks. The focus moves to generating income and ensuring long-term financial security through strategic adjustments to investments and withdrawal plans.

Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual funds offer potential for higher returns over the long term and have a shorter three-year lock-in period compared to other 80C options. Investors should be aware of the inherent risks associated with equity investments.

Retiring with Rs 1.5 crore can provide a monthly income, but the amount depends on risk appetite and investment returns. Experts suggest withdrawal rates between 4.5% and 6.5% annually, with potential monthly incomes ranging from Rs 70,000 to Rs 1.2 lakh. A bucket strategy is recommended for managing immediate needs and long-term growth.

The Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting the society to appoint a new developer. The court ruled that residents' right to safe housing is more important than a builder's profit. The old builder's objections were rejected, allowing the society to proceed with a new developer.

Major mutual fund houses, including HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Nippon India and Tata Mutual Fund, have temporarily restricted large investments in gold ETFs amid surging demand, higher import duties and limited gold supply. Experts say retail investors and existing SIPs remain unaffected. The curbs mainly impact HNIs, while new investors are advised to invest gradually and maintain a 10-15% gold allocation.

ICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren warned that rising leverage through derivatives and margin trading poses a bigger risk than any slowdown in mutual fund inflows. He sees private sector banks as attractive contrarian bets and remains optimistic on India's debt market amid improving fundamentals.

Multicap funds are required to allocate at least 25% each to large, mid and smallcap stocks, but some schemes have significantly higher exposure to the riskier mid and smallcap segments. Nippon India Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index Fund topped the list in April 2026, followed by Samco, Groww, DSP and Bajaj Finserv Multi Cap Fund.

Gold and silver prices saw a dip this today. Rising global tensions fueled inflation worries, while strong US economic data suggested interest rates would stay high.

Gold and silver ETFs declined sharply on Monday as precious metal prices corrected on the MCX amid rising crude oil prices, inflation concerns and expectations of higher US interest rates. While the selloff weighed on returns, experts believe the correction offers a gradual accumulation opportunity for long-term investors through systematic investments.

The Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series-III. Investors can redeem these bonds from June 8, 2026. The redemption price is fixed at Rs 15,512 per unit.

Zerodha Mutual Fund has introduced two new life cycle funds, targeting investors for specific retirement years: 2041 and 2036. These open-ended funds offer a dynamic investment approach, automatically shifting from aggressive to conservative asset allocation as the target date nears. They aim for long-term capital appreciation across equities, debt, and commodities.

HDFC Bank has increased its Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) by up to 10 basis points, effective June 8, 2026. The revised rates now range from 8.05% to 8.65% across various loan tenures. This adjustment follows the Reserve Bank of India's decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.25%.

South Korea and Taiwan are facing market pressure despite strong gains in semiconductor giants driving the AI boom. Heavy concentration in a few chipmakers has increased vulnerability to profit-taking and volatility, exposing the risks of narrow market leadership as investors reassess valuations amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specific risk parameters will mandate detailed examination by the I-T Department. A June 30, 2026 deadline is set for issuing scrutiny notices under Section 143(2).

The Supreme Court backed the Madras High Court's decision to cancel a property auction for Mr. Rama's family. The bank tried to sell their properties over a defaulted loan, but legal fights and delays, including the buyers paying late, meant the sale was never finalized. Crucially, Mr.

The BSE Sensex has fallen over 10,000 points from its peak. Market experts suggest this presents a buying opportunity for long-term investors. Continuing Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) is recommended to benefit from rupee cost averaging. Investors with idle cash can deploy it through staggered investments over several weeks. Diversified equity mutual funds are advised over single sector bets.

Large & mid cap mutual funds blend stability from large caps with the growth potential of mid caps, offering a riskier but potentially rewarding investment. These schemes are ideal for aggressive investors with a long-term horizon willing to embrace extra risk, with fund managers adjusting allocations based on market outlook.

Three major asset management companies have imposed purchase restrictions on large investors in gold mutual fund schemes. This move aims to curb gold imports and manage strong inflows, with retail investors expected to remain unaffected. Wealth managers see this as a response to the Prime Minister's call to reduce imports, following gold's significant recent performance.

The RBI maintained its repo rate at 5.25% and a neutral stance, raising inflation forecasts due to West Asian conflict-driven oil price hikes. Fund managers suggest corporate bonds for accrual income and a tactical bet on long-tenure gilt funds, anticipating improved FPI inflows after tax benefits.

A Delhi man sold unlisted shares for Rs 7.88 crore and bought a house for Rs 5.65 crore. He declared low income but claimed capital gains tax exemption. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Delhi ruled in his favour. The tribunal clarified rules on using sale proceeds and owning residential property. This judgement offers relief to taxpayers.

Midcap stocks have dominated performance for a decade, but a shift towards small caps is emerging. Flexi-cap funds are increasing small-cap allocations, driven by improved fundamentals and regulatory advantages. While small caps offer potential alpha, investors must navigate their inherent volatility and focus on fundamentally strong businesses.

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