An investor in an SDI (securitised debt instrument) recently shared with us his experience following a default on interest payments.Before we get to the story, a quick (simplified) primer on…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 on 1st February, Sunday. The Budget presents a strategic framework focusing on long-term policy continuity while navigating immediate fiscal challenges. This…
The Union Budget 2026, the 9th consecutive budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is being hailed as a “policy-focused” blueprint rather than a collection of short-term fiscal tinkering. With…
Navraj Singh Cryptocurrency started in India as a “regulatory grey zone,” but taxation has made one thing unambiguous: the State will tax it—aggressively—whether you treat it as an investment, a…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its first monetary policy announcement of 2026, in line with broad market expectations.The Monetary Policy Committee…
From crowded hill towns to shrinking coastal villages, mass tourism is straining local economies. The real cost of your vacation may be paid by the very people who call these…
Recently, SEBI vide a press release (link) has cautioned the Indian public regarding dealing in so-called ‘Digital Gold’. India offers regulated gold investment options like Gold ETFs from mutual funds,…
Are multi asset funds safe? Learn the hidden risks in equity, debt maturity, taxation bias, and why blindly investing in them can be dangerous. Over the last few years, multi…
IntroductionA quick glance at this portfolio (see here) tells me one thing immediately – it is driven more by enthusiasm than clear thought. Maintaining a structure was not a priority…
Indian markets are maturing—and so are investors. As India’s economy evolves and financial markets become more accessible, investors are actively searching for the trending and best investment options to balance…
