The importance of wealth creation extends far beyond individual prosperity – it’s a catalyst for societal progress and national development. As we embark on this journey, it’s crucial to understand why wealth matters and how it can be harnessed at every stage of life. However, the path to wealth creation varies across life stages, each … Read more
A recent study by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) reveals that investors are increasingly driven by behavioural biases, with many choosing quick exits over long-term holds. The study analysed 144 IPOs listed between April 2021 and December 2023, uncovering a striking trend: 54% of IPO shares (by value) were sold within a … Read more
Many investors do not take a disciplined approach to secure and grow their finances, due to certain biases. Such biases lead to mistakes like having inadequate or low life cover, avoiding or making low investments in equity-oriented investments, ignoring retirement planning and exposing to high-risk and unregulated investments. This article flags those biases to help … Read more
As you are aware that the Union Government is set to roll out the Unified Pension System (UPS) from April 1, 2025 to give fixed, inflation-linked pensions to subscribers. As of now, the scheme is meant only for 23 lakh central government employees and the state government employees are permitted to opt for them. Wealth … Read more
India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day tomorrow.This Independence Day is a good time for you to take concrete measures to be debt-free. When the debt level is exorbitant, it not only puts your wealth creation plan in jeopardy but also whittles away a sizeable part of your income in the form of interest. Let … Read more
The Union budget for 2024-25 has proposed several changes in the capital gains tax structure, some of which are surprising moves that the mutual fund industry and the wider market community were not prepared for. One of the most significant was the hike in long-term capital gains tax from 10% to 12.5%. The budget’s proposal … Read more
Abhimanyu is a smart trader who trades everything from crypto to derivatives to international stocks. He has made a fortune since he started during covid-19. In his early 20s, his colleague in the US introduced him to the financial markets. Abhimanyu used to work for a US firm, The covid-19 lockdown made him work from … Read more
For a lay investor, it is understandable to opt for equity for wealth creation and fixed income instruments for assured returns. But what would you do if you want considerable wealth creation along with safety of funds? One advisable way is to opt for hybrid mutual funds, which invest in a mix of debt and … Read more
In any financial well-being session, the part which gets the audience visibly excited is when the talk on investing begins. This is not surprising because we all want to create wealth, be richer, and have more money to spend. While it’s true that identifying the right type of investment goes a long way in your … Read more