Value Research Online

A wedding, a crisis and a money lesson

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:53:54 +0530

Goal-based SIPs help you invest for retirement, emergencies and life's milestones with the right mutual funds. Here's why investing with a purpose matters.

SBI Funds Management IPO: Price the fee engine, not the AUM

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:27:28 +0530

SBI Funds Management IPO is priced at 38 times earnings. See what drives its fee income, how SEBI's fee changes could affect earnings and the key risks to watch.

Ray Dalio's worst bet, Delhi rain & the limits of prediction

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:42:15 +0530

Ray Dalio's biggest investing mistake shows why market forecasts often fail. Learn how to build a portfolio that can withstand uncertainty instead of chasing predictions.

Why is this pencil-and-crayon seller trading so richly?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530

DOMS Industries trades at nearly 60x earnings despite selling everyday stationery. Here's why the market assigns a premium valuation and the risks investors should know.

Half of SME IPOs sink. Your odds are even worse

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:45:07 +0530

Half of SME IPOs trade below their issue price. But the odds worsen when measured from listing price. Here's what the full data reveals before you invest.

4 large & midcap funds turned a ₹10K SIP to ₹30L+ in 10 yrs

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:13:10 +0530

Compare the best large & midcap funds based on 10-year SIP returns, portfolio, expense ratio and Value Research Rating before choosing your next investment.

Protect your goals from yourself

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Pooling all your investments may seem efficient, but it can also weaken financial discipline. Here is why goal-based investing still works today.

IRCTC's moat is intact. So why did its stock halve?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:35:09 +0530

IRCTC's monopoly remains intact, yet its stock has fallen sharply from its peak. See what changed in its business mix and what it means for investors.

The last big tax break left in the new regime

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:15:29 +0530

The employer NPS contribution is one of the few deductions left under the new tax regime. Learn who can claim the 14 per cent benefit and how it works.

Caliber Mining IPO: Earns cash fast, borrows faster

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:38:06 +0530

Caliber Mining IPO has a strong Coal India-linked order book, but rising debt and heavy capex raise concerns. Should you subscribe? Read our analysis.

No global fund will start your SIPs; ETFs cost extra

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:57:11 +0530

All international mutual funds have stopped new SIP registrations. Here's why, what options remain, and the hidden cost of investing through global ETFs.

Is this flexi-cap giant losing its shine?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:44:28 +0530

Has the Kotak Flexicap Fund lost its edge? See what explains its recent underperformance, how its Value Research rating is determined and whether a switch makes sense.

The AI bubble question

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Is AI a bubble? The answer matters less than how you invest. Learn why bubbles are driven by investor behaviour, not technology, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Just one international fund is still open to new SIPs

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:36:40 +0530

Eleven international funds stopped accepting new SIPs this week after hitting the RBI's foreign investment cap. Only one fund remains open. Here's what it means for you.

The passive way to ride India's PSU boom

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:55:19 +0530

Compare Nifty CPSE, Bharat 22, Nifty PSE and BSE PSU indices on holdings, concentration, overlap and long-term returns before choosing a PSU index fund.

Confused between ETFs and FoFs? Read this

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:56:58 +0530

Confused between ETFs and FoFs? Compare how they differ in investing, costs, liquidity, taxation and convenience to choose the right passive investment.

Mostly vanity, occasionally the taxman

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:31:08 +0530

The new tax regime reduced last-minute tax-saving investments, but capital gains tax still influences many decisions. Learn how to avoid costly tax-driven investing.

Before you subscribe to Laser Power & Infra's IPO, read this

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:01:54 +0530

Laser Power & Infra's IPO offers exposure to India's power infrastructure boom. Read the key strengths, cash flow concerns and valuation before you subscribe.

Kusumgar IPO: Should you apply? Its growth story has a tear

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:28:39 +0530

Defence segment revenue fell 42 per cent in FY26. At 44.8x earnings, the valuation assumes recovery. Four variables to monitor before you invest in the Kusumgar IPO.

The stock is up 20 per cent. Have you missed it?

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:02:16 +0530

A stock up 20 per cent doesn’t always mean you missed it. Learn to judge valuation, business growth and if the stock is still worth buying in this month’s Stock Analyst Live session.