Investment

Opinion

Mint Quick Edit | CEO confidence in India may have risen but corporate results need to catch up

Even as trade tensions cloud the global outlook, corporate chiefs are turning more optimistic on India. A PwC survey shows the country climbing their investment wish list, buoyed by our robust GDP growth. The proof of a pudding, though, is in the eating.

1 min read21 Jan 2026
Money

Why the order of market returns can make or break your portfolio

This critical factor often overlooked by investors can dramatically alter long-term wealth, even with consistent average returns.

2 min read20 Jan 2026
Markets

Budget 2026 playbook: Capex stocks or consumption themes — Where should portfolios lean?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the government's fiscal roadmap for the next year on February 1 this year. According to Axis Securities, one of the key challenges for the Union Budget 2026 would be to balance capex-led growth with consumption support.

3 min read20 Jan 2026
Opinion

Budget should support growth with fiscal consolidation

There is now a need to explore why private investment has not shown signs of any significant pickup yet. This would facilitate more sectoral-level interventions in the upcoming budget.

3 min read20 Jan 2026
Money

Should I rebalance my portfolio?

An investor with a 5-6 year Systematic Investment Plan history in mid- and small-cap funds seeks advice on whether to move profits into large-cap or hybrid funds, and the expert recommends a hybrid approach.

2 min read19 Jan 2026
Economy

Indian industry confidence hits five-quarter high on demand, reform optimism: CII survey

Business confidence rose for a third straight quarter in October–December, lifted by resilient domestic demand, reform expectations and capex optimism, even as global uncertainty weighs on growth.

2 min read18 Jan 2026
Global

Wall Street’s good times roll while the rest of the economy plods along

Large U.S. banks reported solid fourth-quarter earnings, with strong performance in Wall Street trading, investment banking, and wealth management.

2 min read16 Jan 2026
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Money

The silent wealth killer: Understanding and combating lifestyle inflation

As incomes rise, so do expenses. Lifestyle inflation is quietly eating into savings, pushing young professionals into financial fragility and risky shortcuts to wealth.

2 min read16 Jan 2026
Industry

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma buy 5.1 acres in Alibaug for ₹37.86 crore

The couple’s latest ₹37.86-crore land deal in Alibaug underscores rising celebrity-led interest as the coastal town shifts from elite retreats to organised luxury housing.

2 min read16 Jan 2026
Money

Mint Horizons brings investment gurus Neil Parikh, Jay Kothari to Kolkata

The Kolkata masterclass by Mint Horizons aims to equip investors with knowledge on global investment opportunities. Discussions will focus on navigating international markets, risk mitigation strategies, and essential themes for successful long-term investing amidst economic shifts.

2 min read15 Jan 2026