Mid-cap SIP edge: 10-year investments deliver up to 17% annual returns, outperforming large-caps; here’s what experts say

Investors looking to build long-term wealth through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in mid-cap mutual funds should ideally stay invested for a decade, financial experts said, as the probability of earning double-digit returns is the highest over a 10-year horizon.A WhiteOak Capital study, reported ET, found that investors who stayed invested in mid-cap funds through SIPs…

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UPI rush: Digital payments hit lifetime high of Rs 27.3 lakh crore in October; India logs 20.7 billion transactions in 1 month

Riding on the festive shopping wave, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions soared to an all-time high of Rs 27.28 lakh crore in October, clocking 20.7 billion transactions, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), reported PTI.This marks a 9.5% month-on-month rise in transaction value from Rs 24.9 lakh crore in September…

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Market movement: Berkshire Hathaway offloads $6 billion in stocks; global markets read caution signal

Berkshire Hathaway is holding on to more cash than ever, highlighting a cautious stance in the equity markets even as the company posts strong quarterly earnings.The conglomerate, led by Warren Buffett, reported that its cash balance has reached $381.7 billion, the highest in the firm’s history. The figure swelled further after the company continued to…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for the week starting November 3? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations:According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Ashoka Buildcon, and Sobha. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting November 3, 2025:Nifty View:Nifty spent the week consolidating after an exceptional October…

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Gold price today: How much 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & more

Gold futures opened the week on a stronger note, helped by safe-haven buying as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical tensions. Reports suggesting that US President Donald Trump may move to restrict exports of advanced artificial intelligence hardware to China lifted sentiment in the bullion market, prompting traders to hedge against potential volatility. On the Multi…

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