‘Markets will remain noisy. That’s how you make money’: Axis MF’s CEO & MD B. Gopkumar on SIPs, volatility and investingAxis Asset Management Company has navigated turbulent weather in the past few years, coming under regulatory scrutiny over a controversy in...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Credit card points: How to use them for free flights, hotel stays, and better travel rewardsTravellers should also remember that loyalty program transfers are generally irreversible. Before moving points to an airline or a hotel pr...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Father’s Day 2026: How fathers can build financial independence and generational wealth through mutual fundsFathers can build financial independence and generational wealth through strategic mutual fund investments, experts advise. Starting early,...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Investing abroad? These 7 costly mistakes could trigger an income tax noticeWealthy Indians are investing more abroad. However, they must understand the rules to avoid trouble. Mistakes like misusing investment rout...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
PMS vs mutual funds: 5 reasons to invest, and 5 red flags to watchPortfolio Management Services (PMS) offer structural advantages over mutual funds, allowing for concentrated portfolios, significant cash h...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Rs 20k SIP in risky instrument with high return or Rs 27k SIP in less-risky option? The math of investing more vs chasing higher returnsChasing higher returns is a good aim to have. But it’s not as easy as it looks. Having a year or two of above-average returns is easy actua...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Think index funds are foolproof? These 7 myths can lead to costly mistakesPassive investing has become mainstream in India, but several myths persist. Investors should not judge passive funds solely by low costs, ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Rs 1 lakh salary, Rs 20,000 savings: Is early retirement possible? 22-year-old starts retirement planning from day one of careerA 22-year-old who is about to start a job in Mumbai with a monthly salary of around Rs 1 lakh turned to Reddit for advice on retirement pla...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Think Rs 5,000 SIPs will make you rich? CA says a crucial piece of the puzzle is missingWhile starting a SIP with small amounts is crucial for habit building, a chartered accountant highlights that increasing contributions over...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
A Rs 10,000 SIP can turn into lakhs. CA shares a simple financial fix that can add Rs 10 lakh to your wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns against 'lifestyle creep,' where salary hikes are absorbed by increased spending, hindering wealth...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Sensex down over 10K points from Dec peak. Should MF investors buy the dip, hold positions, or wait on sidelines?The BSE Sensex has fallen over 10,000 points from its peak. Market experts suggest this presents a buying opportunity for long-term investo...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta on how to build a Rs 100 crore portfolio in 10-11% return worldRadhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF suggests building a Rs 100 crore corpus is achievable through long-term investing, compounding, and disciplin...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Rs 5,000 SIP vs step-up SIP: CA shows the difference between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 croreStarting a small monthly SIP builds discipline. However, experts advise against keeping contributions fixed for decades. Inflation erodes p...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Bengaluru CA used to earn Rs 13.5 LPA at 22. But she made one financial mistake for 3 years. She shares her hard-earned lesson at 30A Bengaluru Chartered Accountant, Meenal Goel, realized her biggest financial mistake was letting her savings sit idle for years. Despite a...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Are you creating a SIP portfolio that no one is watching? Scattered investments to unclaimed SIPs, here's how to fix housekeeping riskAt least once a year, pull a consolidated account statement to see everything in one go: check for overlap across schemes; flag any fund tr...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST