Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new SEBI Chairman, praised for his expertise and background in both regulation and public asset management. His appointment follows the 2025 Union Budget, which emphasizes deregulation and trust-based governance, aiming to enhance investment efficiency and foster business growth. This strategic move promises improved coordination between financial regulators.

Devina Mehra believes that this is the time to be invested in equity as part of a well-diversified portfolio.

Women are increasingly becoming significant players in the financial world, with more of them making autonomous investment decisions and engaging in a diverse range of investment options. Their growing financial confidence is supported by enhanced access to financial education, digital platforms, and community support, leading to substantial economic and social shifts.

Veteran expert Punita Kumar Sinha sees a dynamic Indian market with better valuations but not bargains. She highlights financials as resilient and urges conservative strategies focused on domestic consumption. Market volatility and FII trends suggest cautious optimism amid global economic uncertainties.

Despite these strides, barriers persist—whether in accessing venture capital, financial education, achieving pay equity, or overcoming the gender wealth gap

Billionaire investor Howard Marks, known for his sharp insights on markets and investment strategies, shares his views on India s economic potential, the value of gold as an asset class, global investment opportunities, and China s evolving financial landscape.

Gold prices remained steady on Saturday, with gold at Rs 76,650/10 grams and silver hovering around Rs 97,260/kg. MCX April futures saw gold at Rs 85,820/10 grams, while silver May futures closed at Rs 97,280/kg. Key resistance levels and economic data keep affecting the gold market.

NSE will change the expiry of its derivatives contracts to Monday starting April 4, potentially reducing BSE s market share from 22% to 18% by February 2025. BSE had previously benefited by shifting its expiry to Tuesday, which boosted its index option premium market share.

Warren Buffett emphasizes the importance of early financial education for children through his involvement in the Secret Millionaires Club. The animated series teaches kids about saving, smart spending, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset, aiming to instill long-term financial success habits.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to inject Rs 1 lakh crore through OMOs and conduct a USD INR swap auction worth $10bn to address liquidity shortages. This strategic move aims to stabilize the economy by mitigating the liquidity crunch and balancing rupee volatility with maintaining market liquidity.