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Harnessing AI for a Future-Ready India
Eminent leaders from government, industry, and academia deliberated and explored the various facets of AI's impact on education and societal progress, aligning with national goals.
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March 2026
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Hybrid Long Short For Uncertain Markets
Mix equity debt and hedges to reduce drawdowns while staying invested through choppy phases and shocks
2 min |
March 2026
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Booking A Train Or Flight Ticket? Review Insurance
Bundled travel insurance is usually inexpensive, but its coverage is patchy with sub-limits and exclusions. Check before buying whether it's worth it
5 min |
March 2026
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Rera Ridden With Gaps A Decade After Rollout
Rera was introduced to fix long-standing issues in the real estate sector, but it has fallen short on many counts. Here's how homebuyers can make the most of Rera and the recourses they can pursue outside of Rera
9 min |
March 2026
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IPOs: Fresh Issue Vs Offer For Sale
When a company raises funds through an initial public offer (IPO), it can either issue new shares or allow existing shareholders to sell a portion of their stake.
2 min |
March 2026
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AI Evolution- The Maha Kumbh of AI
AI Evolution: Mahakumbh of Artificial Intelligence\", a flagship national conclave of the Outlook Group on how Artificial Intelligence can transform India's future, was held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on December 23, 2025.
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March 2026
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INVEST TODAY FOR A SECURE TOMORROW
Policymakers, regulators and industry leaders chart a new roadmap for financial security in an ageing India at the fourth edition of IDFC FIRST Bank presents Outlook Money 40After40 Retirement and Financial Planning Expo
7 min |
March 2026
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The Structure Behind Thematic Investing
Use macro to spot themes, then apply valuation discipline and measurable growth checks before committing capital
2 min |
March 2026
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Let The Fund Do The Rebalancing
When small caps cool and large caps stabilise, a flexi cap mandate can rotate allocation fast
2 min |
March 2026
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Is Global Investing A Luxury Or Necessity?
Global investing is not about replacing your domestic investments. It is about complementing your portfolio with global exposure to build a diversified and resilient portfolio
6 min |
March 2026
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Why Business Cycle Investing Matters Today
With inflation and geopolitics reshaping cycles, portfolios need rules to shift sectors without chasing headlines
2 min |
March 2026
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Loans Are Optional If You Plan Early
Estimate the end cost include inflation and rupee depreciation then fund it with disciplined SIPs monthly
2 min |
March 2026
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Retire Smart, Not Sorry
Retirement planning is now the predominant financial priority for Indians. However, readiness for retirement has declined sharply. The key is to not procrastinate, but start planning today
4 min |
March 2026
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Daughters' Inheritance Rights: Equality On Paper, Obstacles On The Ground
Despite the Hindu Succession Law allowing daughters a share in the ancestral property and father's property, most of them forego their inheritance rights in favour of their brothers due to societal pressure and to avoid the emotional fallout of being demonised and isolated from their own families. What needs to change is the social mindset to let the law play out like it should
10+ min |
March 2026
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Ethical AI Key to India's Progress
“No scientific advancement should harm humanity. Technology must ultimately help people live happier, more prosperous, and dignified lives.”
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March 2026
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Your Portfolio Choice Is The Key
The difference in expenses between direct and regular plans of mutual funds makes a difference to your portfolio returns, but your fund choices make an even bigger difference
4 min |
March 2026
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Resilience in the Fields: How Indogulf Cropsciences Ltd. is Navigating Volatility and Building Scalable Growth
Resilience in the Fields: How Indogulf Cropsciences Ltd. is Navigating Volatility and Building Scalable Growth.
4 min |
March 2026
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Gold Streedhan 2.0: From Consumption To Investment
For centuries, women have flocked to physical gold, but now they can leverage options like gold ETFs, gold mutual funds, and so on to create and compound wealth
7 min |
March 2026
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How Budget Touches Your Life
There are two perspectives on how does the Union Budget impact us. One is that as a citizen, macro developments are relevant for us, as macro percolates in some way to make a micro impact.
4 min |
February 2026
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SIP Returns Beat Bank FDs' Over Long Term
I am 22 years old and have just started working. I want to invI am 22 years old and have just started working.
2 min |
February 2026
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Thematic Investing Without The Hype
How to turn trends into portfolios using discipline valuation checks and sensible sizing for investors
2 min |
February 2026
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Stop Raiding Your Long Term SIP
Short term goals need stability long term goals need equity. Time is what changes risk
2 min |
February 2026
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SIP VS SIP + Buying Market Dips: A Reality Check
It's common to assume that buying during market dips can enhance returns. We ran numbers to see what happens if you invest in a plain SIP and compared it with scenarios when you topped up during market dips. The results will shock you
7 min |
February 2026
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India's Evolving Equity Markets And The Design Of Flexi Cap Funds
India's market leadership rotates between large, mid and small caps, and flexi cap funds are built to rotate with it.
2 min |
February 2026
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Base Expense Ratio
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has changed how mutual fund expenses are disclosed by introducing the base expense ratio (BER). Sebi approved the change on December 17, 2025, under the new Sebi (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026. Previously, investors kept a track of their mutual fund expenses through the total expense ratio (TER), which combined fund management fees with taxes and statutory charges, such as goods and services tax (GST) and securities transactions tax (STT). This made it difficult for investors to see what fund houses actually charged. In contrast, BER includes only the core expenses of running a mutual fund scheme, and statutory charges are disclosed separately.
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February 2026
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Top-Up Solution To Piling Claims
Base policies are proving to be inadequate because of rising medical costs and premiums. To ensure a large coverage at affordable rates, they need to be combined with a super top-up insurance that takes care of rising family claims
7 min |
February 2026
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Retirement Is Not About Slowing Down
At 63, Murli Sundrani doesn't come across as the typical retired gentleman. He treks, goes on world tours, is pursuing multiple courses, and is financially savvy, too
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February 2026
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'Ideal Retirement' Lasts Only A Couple Of Years, Says Riley Moynes
Retirement is not just about cavorting on the beach with a glass of wine, but also about coming to terms with loss and trauma, and then re-picking yourself to find a purpose, believes Riley Moynes, a former public educator and financial advisor and now TED speaker, podcaster and author of many books, including The Four Phases Of Retirement. In an interview with Nidhi Sinha, Editor, Outlook Money, as part of the Wealth Wizards series, he talks about the challenges seniors face as they stare at around 30 years of retirement years
8 min |
February 2026
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Consistent Across Market Cycles
Equity markets globally are going through volatility due changing trade dynamics, and other factors.
1 min |
February 2026
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WHAT BUDGET 2026 MEANS FOR YOU
The FM made small tweaks to ease the lives of the common people, but income tax slabs, deductions and other tax benefits remain the same. Here's how the changes will affect investors, taxpayers, consumers and seniors
7 min |