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Financial Planning in India: A Complete Guide to Building Your Financial Plan
A step-by-step guide to financial planning in India — budgeting, emergency funds, insurance, tax, SIPs, retirement and estate planning for 2026.
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Market Wrap, August 13, 2026: Sensex Snaps Losing Streak to Close Above 78,000; Nifty Slips Below 24,400
Sensex closed 113 points higher at 78,079.96, snapping a two-day losing streak, while the Nifty slipped to 24,395.85 as elevated crude oil prices offset cooler US inflation data. Here's a full breakdown of Thursday's session — sectors, stocks in focus, currency, and what to watch next.
Hindustan Copper OFS 2026: Floor Price, Retail Dates and How to Apply
The government's Hindustan Copper OFS opens for retail today at a ₹514 floor price — the timeline, the discount, and how to apply.
Skyways Air Services IPO: Price Band, Financials and Key Risks to Know
Skyways Air Services' ₹583-crore IPO closes tomorrow. Here's the price band, financials, and a fraud FIR and AEO suspension every applicant should know about first.
Hy-Tech Engineers IPO: Price Band, Financials and Subscription Status
Hy-Tech Engineers' IPO is subscribed nearly 20 times with one day left. Price band, financials, and what to weigh before the 27 August close.
Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO: Price Band, Valuation and Key Risks
Symbiotec Pharmalab's ₹1,757-crore IPO closes tomorrow — but 92% of it is an Offer for Sale. Here's the valuation, the risks, and what's driving the numbers.
Lumino Industries IPO: Price Band, Valuation and What to Know
Lumino Industries opens its ₹700-crore IPO tomorrow, priced well below listed peers. Here's the price band, financials, and what to weigh.
ESDS Software Solution IPO: Price Band, Growth and Risks
ESDS Software Solution's ₹720-crore IPO opens 28 August — a rare 100% fresh issue with 117% profit growth. Here's the price band and what to weigh.
Stock Research Report: NTPC, Lupin, NCC and Ahluwalia Contracts
A sourced snapshot of NTPC, Lupin, NCC and Ahluwalia Contracts — valuations, latest results, key risks and third-party brokerage views, all in one place.
How to Budget Your Money in India: The 50/30/20 Rule and Practical Budgeting Guide (2026)
Learn how to budget your salary in India using the 50/30/20 rule, practical templates and apps — a step-by-step guide to take control of your monthly money.
Emergency Fund in India: How Much You Need and Where to Keep It (2026 Guide)
How much emergency fund do you really need in India? A practical 2026 guide to calculating your target, where to park it, and how to build it fast.
Insurance Planning in India: A Complete Guide to Term, Health and Life Cover
A 2026 guide to insurance planning in India — how much term life and health cover you need, term vs traditional plans, and mistakes to avoid.
Debt Management in India: How to Get Out of Debt Faster (2026 Guide)
A practical debt management guide for India — debt avalanche vs snowball, handling credit card debt and personal loans, and rebuilding your credit score.
SIP Planning: The Complete Guide to Systematic Investment Plans in India (2026)
Everything you need to know about SIP planning in India — how SIPs work, the power of compounding, step-up SIPs, and how to choose the right SIP amount.
Mutual Fund Planning in India: How to Choose the Right Funds (2026 Guide)
A 2026 guide to mutual fund planning in India — fund categories explained, how to build a portfolio, direct vs regular plans, and common mistakes to avoid.
Tax Planning in India (FY 2026-27): Old vs New Regime and How to Save Tax
A complete FY 2026-27 tax planning guide for India — new vs old tax regime compared, Section 80C and 80D deductions, and legitimate ways to reduce tax.
Child Education Planning in India: How to Save for Your Child's Future (2026)
How to plan for your child's education costs in India — estimate future costs, choose the right investments, and build a monthly SIP plan for their goals.
Retirement Planning in India: How Much Corpus You Need (2026 Guide)
A practical retirement planning guide for India — how to calculate your retirement corpus, NPS vs mutual funds, and how much to invest monthly by age.
Estate Planning in India: Will, Nomination and Succession Guide (2026)
A clear guide to estate planning in India — how to write a Will, why nomination is not ownership, succession laws, and a checklist to protect your family.
Arbitrage Funds: The Tax-Efficient Safe Haven
Why smart investors are choosing Arbitrage Funds over Fixed Deposits for better post-tax returns with low risk.
Portfolio Management Services (PMS): Unlocking Alpha
A deep dive into how PMS allows HNI investors to own concentrated portfolios tailored for superior risk-adjusted returns.
Alternative Investment Funds (AIF): The New Asset Class
Exploring the world of Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Venture Capital through the AIF route in India.
Estate Planning: Securing Your Family's Legacy
Why Estate Planning is not just for the ultra-rich and how to ensure smooth wealth transfer to the next generation.
Family Offices: The Apex of Wealth Management
How Family Offices in India are evolving to manage not just money, but family governance, philanthropy, and lifestyle.
Large Cap Mutual Funds: Meaning, Benefits, Risk and Who Should Invest (2026 Guide)
What large cap funds actually invest in, why they're often called the "core" of an equity portfolio, and how to tell if they fit your goals.
Mid Cap Mutual Funds: Meaning, Risk, Returns and Who Should Invest (2026 Guide)
Mid cap funds sit between large cap stability and small cap growth potential — here's what that actually means for your risk and return.
Small Cap Mutual Funds: High Risk, High Reward — A Realistic 2026 Guide
Small cap funds offer the highest growth potential among mainstream equity categories — and the sharpest, longest drawdowns. Here's how to approach them realistically.
Multi Cap Funds: Mandated Diversification Across Large, Mid and Small Cap (2026 Guide)
Multi cap funds must hold a minimum in large, mid and small caps by law — here's why that mandate exists and how it changes the fund's behaviour.
Flexi Cap Funds: Freedom to Invest Across Market Caps (2026 Guide)
Flexi cap funds give the fund manager complete freedom to move across large, mid and small caps — which makes fund selection, not category selection, the real decision.
Overnight & Liquid Funds: Better Than a Savings Account? (2026 Guide)
The lowest-risk mutual fund categories, built for money you might need within days — not a place to chase returns.
Ultra Short Duration Funds: Yield With Safety for 3-6 Month Goals (2026 Guide)
A step up from liquid funds in yield and duration — built specifically for money with a 3 to 6 month horizon.
Long Duration Funds: Playing the Interest Rate Cycle (2026 Guide)
Long duration funds bet on falling interest rates for capital gains — a strategy that can work well, or badly, depending on the rate cycle.
Conservative Hybrid Funds: Debt-First Stability With a Pinch of Equity (2026 Guide)
Mostly debt, a small slice of equity — conservative hybrid funds aim to beat pure debt returns without taking on much extra risk.
Aggressive Hybrid Funds: Equity-Led Growth With a Debt Cushion (2026 Guide)
Mostly equity, a meaningful debt cushion — aggressive hybrid funds are often the first "real" equity fund a new investor buys.
Balanced Advantage Funds (BAF): Dynamic Asset Allocation Explained (2026 Guide)
BAFs promise to automate "buy low, sell high" by shifting the equity-debt mix based on market valuations — here's how that actually works.
Retirement Mutual Funds: Lock-In, Structure and How They Compare to NPS (2026 Guide)
A dedicated, lock-in-based fund category designed to keep retirement savings from being raided early — here's how it fits alongside NPS and SIPs.
Children's Funds: Investing for Education and Marriage Goals (2026 Guide)
A lock-in-based fund category built specifically for a child's future goals — and how it compares to simply running a dedicated SIP yourself.
Index Funds in India: The Passive, Low-Cost Way to Own the Market (2026 Guide)
"If you can't beat the market, become the market" — the case for index funds, and where their limits are.
Gold ETFs in India: A Digital, Low-Cost Way to Own Gold (2026 Guide)
Gold ETFs let you own gold price exposure on your demat account, without locker fees, making charges or purity worries.
Silver ETFs in India: The Industrial Precious Metal, Explained (2026 Guide)
Silver ETFs bring the same demat-based convenience as Gold ETFs — with a notably more volatile, industrially-driven metal underneath.
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