Financial Literacy
Why India trails US markets in passive investing adoption? Hemen Bhatia of Angel One AMC weighs in
Both asset management styles being poles apart, it has so happened that the right education regarding the benefits of passive investing has not been done due to conflicted asset management business models, says Hemen Bhatia of Angel One AMC.
5 min read18 Dec 2025India must stop reinventing the regulatory wheel when it comes to educating investors
India's finfluencer crackdown reveals gaps in the digital-finance ecosystem, where unregulated advice thrives. Learning from global regulations, India can enhance transparency and accountability to protect young investors with low financial literacy.
4 min read15 Dec 2025Edelweiss Mutual Fund’s Radhika Gupta visits Trade Fair 2025, recalls fond memories of IITF
Edelweiss Mutual Fund's Radhika Gupta shared nostalgic memories following her visit to the 44th India International Trade Fair. Appreciation the grand and rich variety of state exhibitions, she was impressed by SEBI and AMFI's unique event celebrating financial literacy.
1 min read24 Nov 2025Money-smart kids: Finance lessons are turning these children into mindful spenders
With schools imparting financial education and some edtech companies making money lessons more engaging, a growing number of young Indians are learning to save and grow their money. This Children's Day, Mint brings some interesting stories of young Indian investors
4 min read13 Nov 2025International Literacy Day: Financial literacy matters—5 credit card myths you shouldn’t believe
On International Literacy Day 2025, debunking common credit card myths helps improve financial literacy as responsible usage boosts credit score, avoids debt traps, and unlocks rewards, cashbacks, and long-term benefits.
3 min read8 Sep 2025Building Financial Security Across Generations with NPS
Subhasis Ghosh explains how the National Pension System creates long-term value for the whole family.
2 min read4 Sep 2025Need new measures to make Unified Pension Scheme more attractive, says PFRDA chief
PFRDA chairman S. Ramann has underscored the need for new measures to increase enrolments under the Unified Pension Scheme, as current figures remain low. The Atal Pension Yojana, however, has seen significant success with over 8.1 crore subscribers and strong youth participation.
1 min read25 Aug 2025Why credit scores should be part of India’s financial literacy curriculum
Credit plays a vital role in purchasing goods like phones and cars, allowing for manageable payments over time. However, understanding loans and credit scores is crucial to avoid future financial pitfalls.
3 min read19 Aug 2025‘ ₹40 lakh CTC, but broke’: This CA reveals the harsh reality of many Indian techies
Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik highlights the financial struggles of high-income earners, particularly an IT professional whose salary is consumed by housing costs.
2 min read24 Jul 2025Debt isn’t the enemy: It offers many Indian households a lifeline
The size and weight of debt burdens differ vastly by the livelihoods of debtors. These details of data offer cues for policy responses. Let’s expand the reach of formal loans, link health and credit policies, push for more productive borrowings, reform farmer supports and provide credit counselling.
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