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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer an accessible and liquid way to invest in income-generating properties. Regulated by SEBI, REITs provide diversification, transparency, and tax-efficient yields. With four listed REITs in India, investors can benefit from consistent returns.

ELSS funds offer tax savings and long-term wealth creation through equity investments. With a three-year lock-in, they encourage disciplined investing. DSP Mutual Fund’s Rohit Singhania advises treating ELSS as a flexi-cap fund rather than just a tax-saving tool.

As recession fears grip the U.S., Warren Buffett’s investment strategy offers key lessons. His focus on fundamentals and contrarian approach—buying during downturns—helps investors navigate uncertainty amid Trump s trade war, market corrections, and economic slowdown concerns.

Veteran investor Shankar Sharma urges young Indians to move abroad for investing success, emphasizing the power of free-flowing, uncaged capital in navigating global markets effectively. He highlights how mobility enhances financial opportunities beyond domestic economic constraints.

Indian stock markets have faced a sharp decline, with Nifty 50 down 14% and broader indices falling further. Technical indicators suggest consolidation, with key resistance at 22,700 and support at 22,200. Bank Nifty remains at a critical juncture amid mixed sector performance.

LGT Wealth India’s CIO Rajesh Cheruvu believes markets will stabilize once panic selling subsides. Despite volatility, Nifty valuations are below the five-year average, suggesting a potential bottom. Midcap and smallcap indices have entered a bear market, with sharp corrections.

Economic slowdown fears in the U.S. intensify as trade war escalations and tariff hikes fuel market volatility. The Nasdaq enters correction territory, while the Federal Reserve revises GDP forecasts downward, increasing recession concerns. Analysts warn of further economic contraction.

The stock market’s five-month decline tests investors resilience. Lessons from India’s Champions Trophy win highlight the importance of large-cap stability, all-round stocks, reassessing portfolios, and strategic patience—key strategies to navigate bearish phases and emerge stronger in market recoveries.

Investors in Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2016-17 Series IV have gained 193%, with gold prices soaring from Rs 2,943 to Rs 8,624 per gram. The final redemption date is March 17, 2025, with premature redemption available for the 2019-20 Series IV.

The euro gained on Friday after German parties agreed on a fiscal deal that boosts defence spending and infrastructure. The dollar weakened against the euro but strengthened against the Swiss franc and the yen. U.S. inflation expectations rose, hinting at the Federal Reserve s cautious approach to rate cuts. The pound weakened as the British economy contracted.