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The premium that never leaves you alone

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0530

Buying overseas ETFs at a premium can erode long-term returns. Learn how premiums impact gains and why global diversification may attract a cost over time.

Rs 1 crore SIP dream: Here's what it really takes

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0530

Reaching Rs 1 crore in five years needs Rs 1.25 lakh a month at 12 per cent returns. A step-up SIP starting at Rs 60,000 gets you there more realistically over 10 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..

At financial summits, every speaker is selling something

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0530

At financial summits, every speaker has incentives. Learn how to decode advice, spot hidden pitches, and protect your investment decisions from influence..

The Iran War can wait. Your SIPs cannot.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0530

Worried about investing during geopolitical tensions like the Iran war? Here’s why delaying your SIP could hurt long-term wealth creation more than market volatility.

The AMC that nobody could keep

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:51:47 +0530

TVS Venu Group is buying Prudential's stake in PGIM India Mutual Fund. For existing investors, here is the fund house's full history and what the ownership change means for your money.

My SIP is down 12% after 1 year. Here's what nobody told me

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0530

SIPs reduce timing risk, not market risk. A first-time investor's experience of going 12 per cent down in a year explains why staying invested matters more than stopping.

Franklin Templeton steps into SIF with a long-short fund

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:44:51 +0530

Franklin Templeton's Sapphire Equity Long-Short SIF can profit from both rising and falling stocks. NFO opens April 10 to 24, 2026. Minimum investment is Rs 10 lakh.

'Markets could remain weak if earnings don't recover'

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0530

SBI Mutual Fund’s Milind Agrawal explains why market direction hinges on earnings growth, outlook on PSU banks, power sector, ELSS strategy and recent market volatility.

What is XIRR in mutual funds? A beginner's guide

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:39:23 +0530

Understand XIRR in mutual funds. Learn how it calculates your actual return when you invest through SIPs, step-ups or make partial withdrawals.

Is your emergency fund safe enough?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:11:47 +0530

Choosing the right emergency fund is about safety, not returns. Learn why liquid funds work best and which options to avoid during periods of market stress.

Silver can make you rich. It can also halve your money fast

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0530

Silver’s sharp fall after a strong rally highlights its extreme volatility. Understand why silver prices swing wildly and how investors should approach this risky asset.

'We are currently in a favourable credit cycle'

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

India is in a favourable credit cycle with improving asset quality. Here’s what it means for PSU banks, lending and financial stocks, as per Invesco’s Hiten Jain.

The risk of the manager

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Active mutual funds depend on fund managers, and that creates an often overlooked risk. Here’s how manager changes can impact returns and why passive funds avoid it.

The dabbawala principle

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Market corrections test investor discipline. Here’s why sticking to your SIP and long-term strategy during downturns is the smartest move, inspired by Mumbai’s dabbawalas.

Got gold to sell? Here are the new tax rules

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:53:30 +0530

Find out whether indexation benefits are still applicable on the sale of gold jewellery, along with taxation on other types of gold investments.

Think ELSS is over? You might be mistaken

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0530

With the new tax regime reducing ELSS appeal, many investors are moving away. But beyond tax benefits, ELSS funds offer discipline, flexibility and strong long-term returns.

Sold mutual funds on March 31? Here's when you're taxed

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:09:17 +0530

Mutual fund capital gains are taxed in the financial year when the redemption is processed and NAV is applied, not when you submit the request. Learn how cut-off timing affects your tax liability.

The crash is the course

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:27:12 +0530

Investors who survived 1992, 2000, 2008 and 2020 share what they learned. The difference between the anxious and the calm is not intelligence or information. It is experience.

Can factor investing really beat the market?

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Can factor investing beat the market? Experts decode alpha, cycles, risks, and why passive strategies need timing, patience, and smart allocation today…!