Equity Investing

Companies

Schroders Capital plans to build on $1 bn India investment as scope for early investor exits grows beyond IPOs

The company is scouting for opportunities in sectors including consumer, healthcare, technology and artificial intelligence.

4 min read25 May 2026
Opinion

How Anthropic's equity confusion among investors could’ve been avoided—and why opacity is bad for the market

Ownership of unlisted equity is rising as public and private markets converge—but they mustn’t move to more opacity. Private equity can have surprises for investors, as in Anthropic’s case. What’s need is more disclosure overall, not less.

3 min read24 May 2026
Focus

Online demat account opening and investment apps help new investors get started

Digital access, simplified onboarding, and mobile investment platforms are enabling more individuals, especially younger investors, to explore equity investing as part of their financial planning.

3 min read12 May 2026
Money

Millions of Indians are investing every year, but not everyone is building wealth — Here’s why

A large share of those new entrants are first-timers. Many came in during a bull run and haven't yet seen a serious correction. That matters, because the biggest threat to their wealth won't be a bad fund, it'll be their own reaction when markets turn.

5 min read17 Apr 2026
Opinion

Devina Mehra: Want to invest like Rakesh Jhunjhunwala? Lessons from his success

Keeping firm control over one’s mind through market swings holds the key to investing success. Another is understanding the patterns of stock market movements. Here’s a deep dive into how Jhunjhunwala made most of his money.

4 min read8 Apr 2026
Focus

Understanding a Strategy Designed for Changing Market Phases

The ITI Business Cycle Fund focuses on adapting to economic cycles through dynamic sector allocation. This strategy helps investors manage portfolio risks and opportunities while recognizing the importance of adjusting to changing market environments.

4 min read26 Feb 2026
Markets

'Both buckets matter': DSP MF's Kalpen Parekh explains why equity portfolio needs support from gold & bonds

Kalpen Parekh stresses the need for a balanced portfolio including equities, gold, and bonds to ensure long-term wealth. Ignoring either can lead to panic selling and lost compounding, highlighting the significance of asset allocation over market timing.

1 min read20 Feb 2026
Newsletters

Mint Money Compass: Why patience pays, in cooking and in investing

A new study reveals how staying invested consistently dramatically outperforms attempts to time market highs and lows.

4 min read17 Jan 2026
Money

The high cost of chasing market success too late

Behavioural bias and late entry into winning themes can destroy long-term wealth

3 min read13 Jan 2026
Markets

'Beat this', says Samir Arora as Nifty 50 crushes gold, S&P 500 with 1992% return in 27 years despite rupee fall

Samir Arora argues that Indian equities, particularly the Nifty 50, have historically outperformed gold for long-term investors, highlighting why equities have historically delivered superior wealth creation.

2 min read29 Dec 2025