How to make more money in 2025, and keep it growing forever

As we kick off 2025, everyone's asking the same question: How can I make more money this year? But here's the thing: building wealth isn't about what you do in just one year. It's about sticking to a disciplined plan year after year, come rain or shine. Let's cut through the noise and focus on what really works, backed by data and timeless Value Research principles. 1. Start with SIPs and then step up Systematic investment plans (SIPs) are your best friend when it comes to wealth creation. A regular investment habit ensures you stay disciplined, regardless of market ups and downs. For instance, a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP in an average diversified equity (flexi-cap) mutual fund has grown to Rs 9.6 lakh in 5 years, and Rs 1.1 crore in 20 years. Now, if you step up your SIP by 10 per cent every year, you could grow your corpus to Rs 2.2 crore in 20 years, instead of Rs 1.1 crore. The earlier you start, the less you'll need to invest and the more compounding works its magic. 2. Invest as per your investment time horizon Before diving into investments, identify your financial goals and their time horizon. This will help you determine how much

This article was originally published on January 02, 2025.