Investment

A simple monthly framework that tells your money where to go before it disappears.

How to save Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh a year without cutting back on daily comforts

Small, low-effort tweaks that quietly free up cash without forcing you to cut back on things you enjoy

The 2025 reset: Regulatory changes force diversification, resilience in India's brokerage sector

A structural reset in 2025 forced top brokers to shift away from derivatives reliance toward wealth creation, as retail investors embrace long-term, disciplined investing

Renting vs Buying Furniture: Smart money choices every renter must know

Moving into an unfurnished house can feel exciting and expensive at the same time. Monthly furniture rentals look cheap at first, but over one year, buying furniture can actually save you money and even give returns when you move out. In this MC Learn episode, we break down the real cost of renting versus buying furniture and how to make a smarter financial decision when setting up your new home.

December 2025 NPS changes: A big step forward, but read the fine print

"The recent amendment allows withdrawal of 80 percent as lump sum instead of the previous 60 percent, with only 20 percent mandatorily annuitized. However, the Income Tax Act has not been amended to extend the tax exemption to 80 percent.”

SEBI cuts mutual fund expense ratios: Should you switch to lower-cost funds?

Capital gains tax, exit loads and the risk of poor timing can outweigh the benefit of slightly lower fees

Investing for kids: Why starting early matters more than the returns

Investing for children is not just about education or marriage costs. It is about time, flexibility, and protecting choices you do not even see yet.

6 Behavioural Biases Every Investor Must Avoid | Improve Your Investment Outcomes

How can you avoid common behavioural biases in investing? In this investor-education video from Moneycontrol and Invesco Mutual Fund, we break down the six most common psychological biases that negatively impact your investment decisions — often without you even realising it. If you want to improve your investment outcomes, build wealth efficiently, and make smarter, objective financial decisions — this video is for you. ? Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more investor education and insights.

The ultimate guide to PPF: How, why and when to invest to maximise returns

The good old public provident fund has a place in your portfolio if you know how to make the most of it. Here's how to do it

OPINION | The Mirage of Big Tech Investment in India: A closer look

India is celebrating record investment pledges from Big Tech, yet most of this capital reinforces our role as an operating base rather than an innovation leader. Policymakers must look past headline numbers and confront the structural gaps that prevent India from owning the intellectual property that defines real technological power

PPF vs fixed deposit: What should a 35-year-old with kids choose in 2025

A simple guide for young parents who want safe returns, tax savings and steady money for children’s goals and their own retirement.

What are ESG mutual funds in India and should you invest in them in 2025?

A clear look at how ESG funds work, how they have evolved in India, and whether they deserve a place in your long-term portfolio.

In an AI world racing to automate, Prosus-backed Deccan AI is betting big on humans

Deccan AI works with frontier labs to supply complex, high-fidelity training data and human evaluations that keep models accurate, grounded and safe.

Brookfield to invest over $1 billion to set up GCC in Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

This will be the MNC’s largest GCC in Asia, spanning across 2 million sq ft area and expected to create 15,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs.

Should you use credit cards for EMIs or investments? Pros, cons and safer alternatives

Why the growing habit of routing EMIs and even investments through credit cards can quietly create more risk than reward for the average household.

A beginner-friendly guide to investing in bonds through online platforms

Bond investing is no longer just for high-net-worth investors — online platforms have made it accessible with a few simple steps.

Gold Card vs EB-5 Visa: How Trump's $1-million offer fast tracks US residency for ultra wealthy

The Trump Gold Card programme allows wealthy individuals to secure residency by 'contributing' $1 million to the US government along with a processing fee of $15,000

SGB 2017–18 Series XI matures on Dec 11: Rs 1 lakh investment now worth over Rs 4.3 lakh as RBI sets redemption price

The tranche, originally issued on December 11, 2017, completes its eight-year tenure this week in line with the Government of India’s notification under the SGB Scheme.

Should you move your savings from FDs to bonds now?

Lower FD rates may nudge investors toward bonds, but this transition demands awareness. Credit quality, interest-rate swings, and liquidity challenges make bonds a different game altogether.

Active or passive mutual funds — which style fits your investing personality best?

Both approaches can build wealth, but they behave differently when markets move.

Agentic AI startup Emergent secures strategic investment from Google’s AI Futures Fund

The deal comes as demand for agent-driven automation and task execution grows, with AI adoption shifting from content generation to building tools, products and workflows.

Global business leaders giving us signals, they would like to invest in state: Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy

State minister Vivek Venkatswamy said that the CM has envisioned that Telangana should achieve a global $3 trillion economy by 2047.

SIP of Rs 10,000 from your savings account or an STP from a Rs 1.2 lakh liquid fund- which works better?

A SIP continues for years and naturally catches deep market corrections. An STP is limited to the months you choose at the start. If the big dip happens after your STP finishes, you simply miss it.

Understanding risk in debt funds — and how to stay cautious while investing

Debt funds look calm from the outside, but knowing how they work helps avoid unpleasant surprises.

A simple guide to understanding gold ETFs before you invest

How gold ETFs work, why they differ from physical gold, and what first-time investors should consider.