Begin your wealth-creating journey in India with consistent investing and the power of compounding | Mint

Markets across the globe, led by US equity markets, are reeling from the aftershocks of the recently announced tariffs by President Donald Trump. Trillions of dollars in wealth have been wiped out in the recent correction in the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones. The Indian equity markets have witnessed a similar impact, with … Read more

In what kinds of mutual funds should I invest in current market conditions? | Mint

I am 36 years old and working in a private company. I started investing in July 2024 and want to build a corpus of ₹5 crore in 10 years. My current portfolio is valued at close to ₹17 lakh. I am investing ₹1.15 lakh per month through systematic investment plan (SIP). A 60% share of … Read more

How can Indian women overcome mental blocks around investment? Find out | Mint

Ask any working woman today and she will tell you that she does not enjoy being dependent on anyone. We have come a long way from maintaining our homes and hearths, to becoming self-sufficient earners with well-kept houses, and we even help our families make important money-related decisions. But still, many women stutter when it … Read more

How Gold ETFs hold an edge over physical gold for diversification

Given the current gold prices and the average consumption over the past five years, India is expected to consume gold worth approximately $70 billion in 2025. While concerns over the widening current account deficit (CAD) persist, they often overshadow the broader perspective. Gold continues to provide a buffer for Indian households during economic turbulence and … Read more

Mutual Funds: Does the date of SIP make a difference to the long term wealth creation? | Mint

If you are planning to invest in a mutual fund, then the better way to do is through an SIP (systematic investment plan) instead of lumpsum. An SIP can help you average out the cost of acquisition of mutual fund units, thus maximising your chances of earning higher returns. There are some investors, meanwhile, who … Read more