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Hundreds of schemes, a handful of indices

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0530

India has 553 equity index funds and ETFs on 138 indices, yet the Nifty 50 and Sensex hold 72 per cent of the money. See who put it there and what new schemes hold.

Judge equity by the decade, not the Diwali

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0530

The Nifty 50 fell 52 per cent in one Samvat and rose 94 per cent in the next. Twenty Diwali-to-Diwali years show why ten Samvats say far more than one.

The year after the win

Sun, 01 Nov 2026

Between 2018 and 2025, five different factor indices finished first. Switching into last year’s best would have trailed the Nifty 500. Here’s why rank is not a plan.

All you need to know about the consumer index

Sun, 01 Nov 2026

From returns to composition, we have covered it all, From returns to composition, we have covered it all, From returns to composition, we have covered it all

Low volatility didn't protect

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0530

The Nifty100 and Nifty500 low volatility indices lost more than their markets this year. A rule that piled into consumer stocks explains why, and what to check.

The Nifty's companies delivered. Its price didn't

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:38:29 +0530

Nifty 50 companies grew profits 12.5 per cent a year for five years, yet investors earned 5.7 per cent. How the P/E fall ate the gains and what it means for SIPs

The long view on short falls

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

While short-term returns may be volatile, the long-term returns of most indices remain positive While short-term returns may be volatile, the long-term returns of most indic

A healthcare index with a global reach

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

All you need to know about the MSCI India Domestic & World Healthcare 45 IndexAll you need to know about the MSCI India Domestic & World Healthcare 45 Index

The index next door

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

The Nifty 50 and Nifty Next 50 both carry the large-cap tag, but their sector mix, risk and two-decade returns differ sharply. Here is what sets them apart.

The multi-year bet

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Hospital stocks trade at 66 times earnings. Here is why the demand behind that price is real, but why hospital capacity cannot be built any faster for it.

One simple plan for every age

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0530

How should an index fund portfolio change with age? Two experts on what to hold at 25, how to handle midlife goals and why retirees can't rely on equity alone.

Quality never goes out of fashion

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Despite missing out on a rally, private banks take the lead over their public counterpartsDespite missing out on a rally, private banks take the lead over their public counterparts

Time heals all corrections

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Despite short-term volatility, the long-term returns of indices remain in the greenDespite short-term volatility, the long-term returns of indices remain in the green

Your guide to index investing

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Learn what index investing is, the different types of passive funds and why index funds suit most investorsLearn what index investing is, the different types of passive funds and why in

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.

The cost you don't see

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

A 2 per cent difference in mutual fund costs can cost you nearly Rs 1 crore over 30 years. See how expense ratios affect returns and why lower costs matter.

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.

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.

India is spending more

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

India's rising incomes are driving a long-term consumption boom. See why a Nifty India Consumption ETF offers a simple way to invest in this structural trend.

The invoice that AI rewrites

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

AI is reshaping how Indian IT companies earn revenue. See why the sector is under pressure, how this disruption differs from past cycles, and what it means for investors.