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Commissions trump advice in India’s booming wealth management business

Sebi in 2013 introduced the investment advisor regulations, formalizing a model where clients pay a fixed fee to a wealth manager for advice. But the industry is still dominated by commissions. Here's why…

4 min read13 Jan 2026
Money

DIY investing starts with skill, interest, and time, says Rajeev Thakkar

DIY investing can be exciting but dangerous if unchecked. Rajeev Thakkar shares how to test your skills, avoid pitfalls, and build a resilient portfolio across market cycles.

3 min read29 Sep 2025
Special Report

Meet the ‘stealthy wealthy’ who make their money the boring way

The road to riches is paved with cup holders, burgers and miles of elementary school carpeting for many medium-size regional businesses, a sector with growing importance to the U.S. economy.

4 min read18 May 2025
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Money

Wealth transfer: How the next generation can preserve it

A study of global wealth transfers reveals a sobering statistic: 70% of family wealth is lost by the second generation and a staggering 90% by the third.

4 min read20 Apr 2025
Markets

Five stocks that can help you retire early

Five stocks with the potential to generate long-term wealth and accelerate your path to early retirement.

7 min read28 Feb 2025
Money

How to build lasting wealth: Top tips for your 20s and 30s

India has the highest population of all the countries in the world. India also is the fastest growing economy among all the major economies. It is common knowledge that humans are the real capital of any civilization.

3 min read24 Feb 2025
Industry

Private bankers ride the swell in the ranks of the wealthy

Private bankers are ballooning in headcount, and their salaries, too, are skyrocketing as demand shoots through the roof and they jump jobs as well

4 min read21 Jan 2025
Opinion

Mint Quick Edit | India’s count of billionaires is on a roll

A UBS report says the country now has 185 individuals with over $1 billion in assets, with 32 billionaires minted over the year. For such growth to sustain, we need the less wealthy doing a lot better. Here’s an idea.

1 min read9 Dec 2024
Money

Timing it right: What is the best day to start a SIP?

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) promote disciplined investing by allowing fixed monthly contributions, aiding long-term wealth creation through compounding. The ideal start date is flexible; consistency and timely investments matter more than timing the market.

2 min read3 Oct 2024
Special Report

How the super-rich signal their wealth to each other

Gauche display is out. The .1% use a subtler set of cues and signifiers to mark their place on the totem pole.

6 min read21 Sep 2024
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