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Vivek Banka

ARTICLES BY VIVEK BANKA

A 32-year-old earning ₹20 lakh annually is advised on investing ₹10–12 lakh and ₹25,000 monthly SIPs.

SIP + lump sum: A roadmap to ₹10 crore in 25 years

2 min read . 30 Apr 2026

Over the long term, equities have and would generate better returns than fixed-income avenues such as PFs. (Pixabay)

Have you only invested in the provident fund so far? Here's how to diversify

1 min read . 01 Apr 2026

Critical steps include securing comprehensive insurance, budgeting, and maintaining a diversified investment portfolio for sustainable income. (Pixabay)

Planning for retirement by 2030? How to build a sustainable income

2 min read . 19 Mar 2026

Retirement planning is a period wherein your room for error is very limited. (Image: Pixabay)

How to ensure your retirement corpus does not run out early

2 min read . 11 Feb 2026

Future expenses generally tend to he higher than people expect. Photo: iStock

How can I allocate my investments to ensure my retirement savings don't run out?

2 min read . 21 Jan 2026

In SIPs, the strategy is designed to capture price correction during high volatility and hence generally mid- and small-caps may deliver better returns over long periods.

Should I rebalance my portfolio?

2 min read . 19 Jan 2026

If you are a post-covid investor, it is important to recognise that direct equities typically warrant a lower allocation in a portfolio. (Pixabay)

What approach should I take to reach a ₹1.25 crore investment goal?

2 min read . 07 Jan 2026

Since a father qualifies as a “relative” under the Income Tax Act, there is no tax incidence at the time of making the gift. (Pixabay)

Gift deed or will: What’s the best way to transfer a residential flat?

2 min read . 18 Dec 2025

A sudden health crisis can drain savings, forcing families into debt and extending work years unnecessarily. (Pixabay)

Your portfolio can retire before you do: The silent risk no one talks about

3 min read . 10 Sept 2025

A disciplined investment approach can be highly rewarding, especially when managed through a single, consolidated platform. (iStock)

Why you should track and monitor your investments

4 min read . 18 Dec 2024

If you have any other income during the previous year and utilized the basic exemption of ₹250,000 you'll have to pay 10% LTCG tax which is around ₹10,000 for the ₹100,000 capital gain you have.

Tax on long-term capital gains during sabbatical

2 min read . 04 Sept 2024

Please try and cut down on discerning expenses until the loan is largely cleared as practically every day the loan burdens your expenses.

Effective steps to repay your personal loan

2 min read . 03 Jun 2024

Herd mentality that drives investors to hop onto the best performing asset class is being exploited by platforms seeking business that is not necessarily in the best interests of the user.

What trending funds mean and why investors should be wary of them

3 min read . 06 Mar 2024

Thematic funds are typically risky as they are cyclical. (iStock)

Which thematic mutual funds should you opt for in 2024?

1 min read . 27 Dec 2023

Indian citizens have many options for investing abroad. For one, they can put their money in mutual funds that invest outside of India.

How do you invest in GIFT City ETFs?

1 min read . 27 Nov 2023

Over the last few years, several alternatives to buying physical gold have emerged that generate higher returns. (File Photo)

Do investors have any suitable alternative to physical gold?

1 min read . 08 Nov 2023