We asked 7 wealth and fund managers from leading brokerages for where investors should invest Rs 1 lakh right now. (AI image) Wealth creation can seem intimidating for many – where should you put your money for steady returns over short-term, medium and long term? In today’s world of heightened uncertainty, the question becomes even…

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday after a volatile trading session, as profit-booking wiped out most of the sharp intra-day gains.The 30-share Sensex rose 50.15 points, or 0.06 per cent, to close at 82,276.07. During the day, the index had jumped 731.99 points, or 0.89 per cent, to hit 82,957.91….

Craving that solitaire ring? Now might be the perfect time. A steep drop in diamond prices is reshaping jewellery buying trends in the country, with solitaires seeing heightened demand among consumers aged 28–40, according to industry executives. Sales in this segment have surged nearly 25% year-on-year as improved affordability drives more buyers to the market.Neil…