Investing

At first glance, this appears to be a simple investment philosophy. However, when examined through the lens of behavioural finance, it represents a deeper truth about wealth creation — successful investing is not only about choosing the right investments; it is about creating the right decision-making framework. Markets are uncertain. Returns are unpredictable. Investor emotions, […]

On June 15, 2026, global financial markets exhaled. President Trump and Iran announced an initial agreement — the “Islamabad MOU” — to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and pave the way for nuclear negotiations. The S&P 500 rose 1.9% within hours. Brent crude, which had been trading near $87–$109 per barrel at

Isaac Newton, widely regarded as one of history’s greatest analytical minds, reportedly lost a fortune in the South Sea Company bubble of 1720. He is said to have reflected, with characteristic precision, that he could “calculate the motions of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of the people.” Three centuries later, as Elon Musk prepares

The Paradox of Investing For decades, investors have searched for the perfect formula to build wealth. Some chase the best-performing mutual funds, others attempt to predict market movements, while many wait endlessly for the “right time” to invest. Yet one of the most comprehensive studies on Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) suggests that successful investing may

Beyond Scarcity: Understanding the Real Psychology The recent launch of the AP x Swatch “Royal Pop” collection created scenes rarely associated with a wristwatch launch. Across cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, London and Dubai, consumers queued overnight, stores struggled with crowd control, police intervention became necessary, and videos of chaotic queues spread rapidly across social

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