Stories & Analysis
Deep dives, expert commentary, and smart takes on index investing and market trends.
Riding India's infra wave
And how you can become a part of the infra growth story
Nifty Pharma: A healthy addition to your portfolio?
A look at the index's mixed record before you invest
The grid comes alive
How broken utilities, a demand surge and the renewable boom ended a 14-year freeze in India's power sector
Have three index funds? Look closer
It might just be one fund in disguise
Priced for perfection
What drove the BSE Capital Goods index to become one of India's best-performing sector indices, and why the easy part may be over
The passive investing choice is not so passive
Getting passive investing right is also about choosing the right index
One sector returned 700 per cent. Here is the catch
Sharad Tandon of Invest At Ease on the returns that make sector investing tempting, the constant rotation it demands, and why he calls a passive sector portfolio an oxymoron
15% in gold. Here is what the data says it does
In six equity market crashes over two decades, gold delivered positive returns every single time. Rajini Panicker on how to build that allocation simply.
Gold ETFs: Should they be part of your passive portfolio?
Commodities can stabilise portfolios and improve long-term resilience. Find out how to build a well-rounded passive portfolio by including gold ETFs - a trendy yet simple way to invest in the precious metal.
The hidden flaw in passive portfolios
Why owning more funds may reduce diversification and how small inefficiencies lead you to leaving money on table.
Is passive investing getting too big?
As index funds grow rapidly, do they distort markets or simply follow them? Find out what global trends and investor behaviour reveal about the active vs passive debate.
Why large-cap index funds work as your core
What makes large caps efficient--and hard to beat. And why passive may outperform active over time
Beyond large caps: Why choose small and mid-cap index funds
A passive investing lens on growth, volatility, and allocation. What to expect from small- and mid-cap index exposure.
Predictable debt investing with target maturity funds
How target maturity funds aim to lock in stable bond yields till maturity. A practical guide to using them for disciplined, goal-based debt investing.
Silver isn't gold: Here's why passive investors get it wrong
Why silver's price surge in 2025 fooled passive portfolios - and how its industrial-driven behaviour means it doesn't act like gold
Active vs passive investing: How to find the right balance
Hiloni Gandhi explains where passive funds fit, when active strategies add value, and how Indian investors can combine the two effectively in one portfolio.
Index funds for every goal: Short, medium & long term
A practical framework for mapping index funds to life's financial goals
From your first index fund to a complete passive portfolio
Vinayak Magotra explains how investors can thoughtfully build a low-cost, disciplined passive portfolio across equity, debt, and global markets
Are index funds truly low-cost investments?
In this episode of The Index Investor, we dive deep into the hidden costs of passive investing with Ashish Khosla, Director & Co-Founder at Magna Wealth Advisors
How to choose the right index for your goals
In this episode of The Index Investor, Nipunn Madan (Senior Consultant, 3i Financial Services) explains how indices are built, how market-cap vs equal-weight structures impact returns, why tracking error and expense ratio matter, and how to avoid overlap when choosing index funds.
The psychology behind succeeding with index funds
In this episode of The Index Investor, we explore why passive investing gives you a behavioural edge. Joining us for this episode is Surya Bhatia, Director, AM Unicorn Professional Pvt Ltd; he'll explain why most passive investors win over the long run.
Can you build a retirement corpus the passive way?
In this episode of The Index Investor, Ruchira Sharma speaks with Madhav Bhushan of Bharat Bhushan & Company about how to use index funds for retirement planning
The smart way to bet on the gold & silver surge
In this episode of The Index Investor, Vikram Dhawan, Head of Commodities at Nippon Mutual Fund, explains the reason behind the big move. Find out how to leverage this growth with the right passive funds.
Smart beta funds in India: Does data beat Nifty?
In this episode of the Index Investor, we bring smart beta funds under the scanner. Joining us is Paresh Kariya, Director at Sapient Wealth. Don't miss out if you want to know more about this novel fund category.
How to stay the course as a passive investor
In this episode of The Index Investor, we are joined by Vishal Dhawan, Founder & CEO of Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors
Understanding ETFs: The other face of passive investing
For our latest episode of The Index Investor, we speak to Abhishek Sipani, Founder and Director at Jericho Ventures. If you have been considering investing in an ETF, then don't miss out on this interview.
Smart Beta: Passive with a brain or just active in disguise?
In this instalment of The Index Investor, we interview Major Ashish Chadha, CEO, Chadha Investment Consultant Pvt Ltd. Learn more about this exciting fund category that is gaining rapid traction.
What's really inside your index fund?
In our third episode of The Index Investor, we unpack how indices are built, why their makeup changes, and what it means for your returns
How to build a portfolio with index funds
In our second episode of The Index Investor, find out how to create long-term wealth with this simple, low-cost investment option
Why index funds are gaining a loyal following
For the first episode of The Index Investor, we interview Arun Sundaresan - a respected fund manager who advocates for index investing. He clears up many myths surrounding this route.
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