Value Research Online

Breaking the habit

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Real estate stocks are booming again, but the 2008 collapse had a specific cause. Here's how RERA changed the rules and why this cycle may be different.

Two routes to the Nifty 50

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Nifty 50 and Nifty 50 Equal Weight own the same 50 stocks but weight them differently. Compare their returns, risks and long-term performance before choosing.

Boom, bust, repeat: The PSU way

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

PSU indices have surged since 2021, but their long-term record is less convincing. Here's how the four main PSU index funds compare....................

Riding India's infra wave

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Two indices promise India infrastructure exposure, but one bets nearly half its outcome on three stocks. How they differ on concentration, logistics and risk.

Nifty Pharma: A healthy addition to your portfolio?

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

The Nifty Pharma index is up 14 per cent while the Nifty 500 is flat. A weak rupee explains most of it. Here is what the 20-year data says about when pharma outperforms.

The grid comes alive

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Broken DISCOMs, a 68 per cent demand surge and a renewable boom converged to end a 14-year freeze in India's power sector. Here is what changed..

The real cost of your index fund is not the expense ratio

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Daxesh Kothari on why tracking error, not the expense ratio, is the real cost of an index fund, and how to tell when switching is worth the tax and exit load.

One sector returned 700 per cent. Here is the catch

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0530

Sharad Tandon of Invest At Ease on whether a sector-fund portfolio can be passive, the core-satellite split he uses, and the tax drag of rotating sector bets.

15% in gold. Here is what the data says it does

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:47:36 +0530

Rajini Panicker on why gold belongs in a passive portfolio, how it performed in every major crash and the simplest way to build gold exposure today.

Gold ETFs: Should they be part of your passive portfolio?

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Gold ETFs can reduce volatility and hedge risks without the hassles of holding physical gold. Here’s how they fit into a well-rounded passive portfolio easily.

The hidden flaw in passive portfolios

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Passive investing isn't risk-free. Overlapping index funds, poor diversification, and behavioral mistakes can quietly erode long-term returns over the years.

Is passive investing getting too big?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0530

As index funds grow, can markets still price stocks efficiently? Find out what global data and investor behaviour say about passive vs active fund debate..

Why large-cap index funds work as your core

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0530

We explain why large-cap index funds suit core mutual fund portfolios, covering index design, costs, market efficiency, and limits of active fund returns..

Beyond large caps: Why choose small and mid-cap index funds

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:15 +0530

Should passive investors add small and mid cap index funds? Learn about volatility, allocation, costs, and realistic expectations over a full market cycle.

Predictable debt investing with target maturity funds

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Understand how target maturity funds deliver predictable debt returns by holding bonds till maturity. Find out if they are ideal for your financial goals..

Silver isn't gold: Here's why passive investors get it wrong

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Silver surged in 2025, but unlike gold, its prices are driven by industrial demand and volatility, not safe-haven behaviour – a key mistake passive investors make.

Active vs passive investing: How to find the right balance

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:16:00 +0530

An interview with Hiloni Gandhi on balancing active and passive funds, where indexing fits in India, and how investors should combine approaches wisely now

Index funds for every goal: Short, medium & long term

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:59:10 +0530

How index funds can be used for short-term savings, medium-term plans, and long-term wealth using predictable, low-cost passive strategies.

From your first index fund to a complete passive portfolio

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0530

How should investors move beyond their first index fund? Vinayak Magotra shares a practical framework for building a balanced passive portfolio using index funds, debt strategies, and global exposure.

Are index funds truly low-cost investments?

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:40:59 +0530

Are there hidden costs associated with a low-cost index fund? Find out as we break down expense ratios, tracking error, liquidity, bid-ask spreads and impact costs.