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A few weeks ago, I was in conversation with a long-standing client—an astute entrepreneur whose portfolio had compounded beautifully over the last decade riding India’s growth story. Yet, in a rare moment of candour, he admitted: “Every time global markets rally, I feel I’m watching wealth being created elsewhere—without me.” That sentiment is more common […]

The events of March 2026 offered a compelling setting to examine investor behavior under stress. A record Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflow of ₹1.14 lakh crore coincided with a sharp market correction, eroding nearly ₹51 lakh crore in investor wealth. Yet, even as global capital exited, domestic investors continued to deploy funds, with sustained SIP

By now, you have likely seen it. A full-page advertisement in The Economic Times, dated April 4, 2026, published under DSP Mutual Fund’s investor education initiative. Its headline — “We Don’t Know What Happens Next” — stopped readers mid-scroll, mid-sip, mid-panic. Fund managers shared it. Analysts quoted it. WhatsApp groups forwarded it at 7 AM.

Financial markets have long attracted participants attempting to “buy low and sell high.” This intuitive objective has led to the widespread practice of market timing—predicting short-term price movements to optimise entry and exit points. However, a substantial body of academic research and empirical evidence suggests that such an approach is not only difficult but often

Every year on International Women’s Day, the global community reflects on the achievements of women and the continuing journey toward gender equality. While significant progress has been made in education, entrepreneurship, and leadership, financial empowerment remains a critical dimension of true equality. Access to financial knowledge, investment opportunities, and participation in wealth creation plays an

On March 2, 2026, global financial markets has turned sharply risk-off as U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran escalated Middle East tensions and reignited fears of a prolonged regional conflict. In early Mumbai trade today, the BSE Sensex shed over 1.2% as crude prices surged to about $82 per barrel — the highest in

India’s investment landscape is evolving rapidly. On one side, Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) continue to deepen retail participation in mutual funds. On the other, Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are emerging as a new category designed for more sophisticated investors seeking strategic flexibility. Both vehicles operate within the mutual fund ecosystem, yet they serve very different

In 2026, the narrative shaping Indian equity markets is undergoing a decisive shift—from liquidity-fuelled rallies and speculative exuberance to fundamentals-driven valuation anchored in earnings, balance sheet strength, and sectoral resilience. After several years characterised by abundant liquidity, thematic excitement, and momentum trades, markets are recalibrating toward measurable financial performance. For disciplined investors and wealth advisory

India has made measurable progress in financial inclusion for women. According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database (2021), nearly 78% of Indian women now have bank accounts, a dramatic improvement over the past decade. Yet ownership of a bank account does not automatically translate into financial awareness, participation, or control. Financial empowerment is not

The Union Budget 2026 has been presented at a time when the Indian economy stands at an important inflection point. With global growth moderating, geopolitical uncertainties persisting, and financial markets remaining sensitive to policy signals, Budget 2026 aims to strike a careful balance between growth support and fiscal discipline. For investors, the Budget is not