With SIP inflows touching an all-time high of ₹29,361 crore in September, retail investors are proving to be the market’s steady hands. Here’s how consistency and timely course correction can help weather uncertain times.
3 min read30 Oct 2025Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are effective for long-term wealth building, but investors must avoid common mistakes, such as halting SIPs during market downturns.
3 min read28 Oct 2025In this Diwali special interview, Nilesh Shah, MD at Kotak Mahindra AMC speaks to Mint about what investors should keep in mind in the upcoming Samvat 2082 new year. From which sectors to watch, to the outlook on gold & silver, to what the impact of Trump's tariffs will be on sectors, Shah tells all in this conversation. Tune in!
13 Oct 2025Five equity mutual funds in India have outperformed the market, delivering over 12% annual returns despite a 6% decline in the stock market over the past year. Notable funds include Aditya Birla, HDFC, Nippon India, Invesco, and Motilal Oswal.
5 min read30 Sep 2025Thousands of Indians in their late 30s and 40s are juggling monthly payments, their children’s education, and ageing parents' healthcare in a highly uncertain job market. Mint spoke to a few to find out what the experience has taught them.
6 min read17 Sep 2025Retail investors’ share in the cash market has plunged to a decade low, reshaping India’s capital markets. Will they stage a comeback?
4 min read17 Sep 2025The Sensex may be scaling record highs, but many retail investors continue to stumble into hidden traps—overconfidence, trend-chasing, and panic exits. Knowing what to avoid is key to building sustainable long-term wealth.
5 min read12 Sep 2025Equity mutual funds have become popular among retail investors, with AUM growing by 335.31% to ₹33.32 lakh crore in July 2025. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have helped cushion volatility, leading to consistent inflows despite market fluctuations, reflecting a long-term investment perspective.
3 min read1 Sep 2025For young investors who express difficulty saving while enjoying life's small pleasures, Radhika Gupta has some advice on how much and how to save, adding that life is “not a choice between YOLO and savings”.
2 min read25 Aug 2025SIP Stocks to buy for long-term: Experts have recommended buying these five shares — Reliance, TCS, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, HUL
4 min read23 Aug 2025The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared