Value Research

Union Budget 2026: Investor Checklist 01.02.2026 9:35 ↓

The Budget shouldn't force impulsive decisions. Watch this special episode of Investors' Hangout to understand what Union Budget 2026 means for your investments and taxes.

The paradox of information 31.01.2026 4:22 ↓

Why retail investors may still find opportunity where big money can't

Don't sleep on your retirement plan 27.01.2026 5:39 ↓

When your NPS account is frozen, the administrative fix is quick and easy. But to keep it that way requires better savings habits.

Is ₹5 crore enough for your retirement? 23.01.2026 9:51 ↓

A retirement corpus is not about the number you reach—it's about whether that number can survive inflation, uncertainty, and you. Watch Investors' Hangout this week to understand more.

The end of free money 22.01.2026 4:53 ↓

Japan's bond market signals the close of a 25-year era of cheap capital, forcing investors to rethink valuations, growth narratives and the true cost of money

Words without teeth 20.01.2026 7:20 ↓

Laws mean nothing without enforcement that truly hurts violators

The patience problem 20.01.2026 4:04 ↓

Why staying invested is a skill you build, not a temperament you're born with

Your first ₹1 Crore Plan 16.01.2026 14:02 ↓

The first ₹1 crore isn’t just a milestone on a chart; it’s when compounding finally becomes real.

The cartoonist who got it right 16.01.2026 4:24 ↓

Scott Adams' 87-word financial masterclass remains the best investment advice ever written

The fixed income trap 14.01.2026 4:39 ↓

Why India's savings culture serves everyone except the saver

Stop letting markets set your risk 13.01.2026 5:53 ↓

Why your goals, finances and behaviour matter more than market moods

Ignore the forecasts. Fix the process. 10.01.2026 4:23 ↓

Dull investing will quietly build wealth. Clever predictions won’t.

How to Gift Mutual Funds Today 09.01.2026 7:09 ↓

A simple rule change may have quietly turned gifting into a long-term wealth decision.

The worst time to stop your SIP feels perfectly logical 06.01.2026 5:36 ↓

But that logic is exactly what damages long-term returns

A new lens for debt funds 06.01.2026 5:02 ↓

Our new framework for debt funds sees what returns alone cannot

How to think about IPOs 06.01.2026 4:32 ↓

IPOs look tempting. Here is the right way to approach them.

When red feels scary but the future is green 06.01.2026 5:01 ↓

Short-term losses trigger instinct, but disciplined investing turns time and consistency into your biggest allies

The Only Mutual Fund Advice That Matters in 2026 02.01.2026 12:20 ↓

Predictions fade. Portfolios endure. What matters is how prepared you are.

One size fits nobody 30.12.2025 4:56 ↓

The NPS changes reflect a broader lesson that Indian regulators are slowly learning

The world at year's end 26.12.2025 4:38 ↓

Predictions are pointless, but observations tell us plenty.

The annuity escape route 26.12.2025 4:41 ↓

PFRDA has quietly built a clever workaround for a problem it couldn't fix

The first step to financial freedom 26.12.2025 6:30 ↓

We tend to procrastinate most important things but this is one commitment that you shouldn't put off for later

Outliers, Laggards & the Cost of Chasing Past Performance 26.12.2025 12:38 ↓

Markets reward discipline, not yesterday's winners.

Distrust should be normal 22.12.2025 6:18 ↓

In financial services, scepticism isn't cynical - it's your best defence

Fixing India's bad money habits 20.12.2025 5:36 ↓

Reflecting on 15 years of writing for ET Wealth, here are key lessons that have shaped the future for the average Indian investor