Listen to this article Somewhere between a WhatsApp forward and a Reddit thread, ₹2 crores became India’s unofficial “you’ve made it” number. People type it into Google in every form you can imagine — is 2 crores a lot of money, is 2 crores a good salary, what can you do with 2 crore in […]
Investments
AIFs in India: High Returns on Paper, But When Does the Money Actually Come Back?
Listen to this article Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) have rapidly become one of the most talked-about investment vehicles among India’s high-net-worth investors. From start-up founders and business owners to seasoned HNIs looking beyond mutual funds, many investors are increasingly allocating capital to private equity, venture capital, private credit, and hedge fund-style AIF strategies. The attraction […]
The U.S. Had More Power. Iran Had a Better Strategy. What Investors Must Learn From This
Listen to this article Power looks dominant—until it fails. History is rarely decided by who has the biggest weapons; it is decided by who has the better process. When the 40-day war of 2026 erupted, the world expected the overwhelming military and economic advantage of a far stronger coalition to force a swift surrender. Instead, […]
Active vs Passive Funds in India: Is SPIVA India Giving You the Full Picture?
Listen to this article “Most active funds underperform the index.” You’ve probably heard this statement countless times. It’s repeated in blogs, presentations, and client meetings as if it’s an unquestionable truth. But pause for a moment and ask yourself: Underperform which index? And is that comparison even fair? Because the real debate is not just […]
Fixed Income Showdown: FD vs Debt Funds Vs Bonds—What’s Truly Safe?
Listen to this article A practical guide to understanding risk, returns, and real-world surprises If someone asked you where to park your savings safely, what would you say? A Fixed Deposit? A debt mutual fund? Or maybe bonds that promise higher returns? For decades, the default answer in most Indian households has been simple: FD […]
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) and Derivative Strategies: What Investors Should Really Know
Listen to this article In recent months, Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) have generated significant curiosity among mutual fund investors. Many people are asking a simple question: Should I move from traditional mutual funds to SIFs? The interest is understandable. SIFs promise the sophistication of derivative strategies combined with the regulatory oversight and taxation structure of […]
