Mint Money Column

How gold, the traditional safe haven, struggled during the West Asia conflict and turned from 'hero' asset into a short-term flop.

Both insurance and aviation touch the daily lives of millions of Indians and require deep infrastructure, robust regulation, and sustained capital to serve a rapidly expanding market. Yet, their journeys since liberalization could not have been more different.

Cashless claim settlement is a key benefit of the insurance process. All industry stakeholders must work together to ensure the promise is met, or public trust in health insurance will diminish.

The lesson for ordinary investors isn't to become more aggressive about seizing opportunities, but to become more comfortable with missing them.

When it comes to the taxpayer—who may miss a form, a checkbox, or falter on minor procedural compliance—the tax authorities often rigidly insist on ‘form over substance’.

What’s driving the NRI investment surge in India, and how are reforms like GIFT City transforming cross-border financial opportunities?

Market turbulence isn’t just a challenge—it’s a chance to grow. Resist impulsive decisions, refine your approach, and let time work in your favour.

For investors, sectoral shifts can be a double-edged sword—while certain industries ay thrive, others can face sudden downturns, leaving portfolios exposed to risk.

Can hybrid funds, with their blend of equity, debt, and gold, be the key to reducing risk and delivering steady returns across market cycles? Are they the ideal choice for both lump-sum and SIP investors?

An unconventional career choice in the late 1990s pushed the family to the brink of bankruptcy