EDITOR'S NOTE
Editor’s Note: Fight The Fear
During prolonged periods of uncertainty, it is important to fight the fear. Find strength in the fact that market falls have reversed historically
Don't Panic!
The market has been in a free fall ever since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, with the latter hitting back at US facilities in the region, and simultaneously choking the key sea trade route of Strait of Hormuz, driving oil and gas prices up. In this April 2026 issue of Outlook Money, we explore what investors should do, including not giving into panic selling, while also scouting for opportunities for their long-term investment goals. Also read how parents funding their children's education abroad need to recalibrate their investment strategy with the dollar appreciating against the rupee, even as the increased remittance limit and reduced TCS on remittances provide some relief. Lastly, here are some smart tips on how to upskill or renegotiate your salary if you feel the pinch.
Don't Let The Fog Of War Cloud Your Market Vision
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed markets into a volatile phase, with indices swinging wildly and sentiment turning cautious. Investors are now left wondering how long this uncertainty will last and what’s the right investment strategy. We find out
Income-Tax Act, 2025: How To Plan Your Taxes In A New Era
For investors with long-term goals, the message is clear: the path to financial growth lies not in chasing tax breaks, but in staying invested, maintaining discipline, and allowing the power of compounding to do the heavy lifting
De-Risk Your Retirement Portfolio Through Life Cycle Funds
If you want to settle for a disciplined and straight-jacketed avenue for retirement investing goal, you may choose life cycle funds. They offer six maturity horizons to de-risk a portfolio
Time To Recalibrate Remittance Strategy For Kids Abroad
Parents need to rethink their strategy for remitting money to children studying abroad given the tactical adjustments in TCS rates and the depreciating rupee
Here’s How To Withdraw Unclaimed Bank Deposits
An account is classified as unclaimed if it remains dormant for 10 years. We have a step-bystep guide on how to withdraw your unclaimed deposits lying in accounts of different banks
Enjoy Your First Salary As It’s Special But Don’t Take EMIs Early On, Says Sidhu Mohanamoorthy
From receiving Rs 3,000 as a site engineer with a PSU to building a brokerage house, Alice Blue founder and CEO Sidhu Mohanamoorthy reflects on money lessons from his early days
Planning For India's Retirement And Children's Education Goals Through InDIAS Scheme
Inflation-linked, Deferred-Income, Annuity-like Securities (InDIAS) addresses the challenges of funding children’s education and own retirement, among others
Returns Of The 50-Paisa Investment Philosophy
Krishnakumar and Latha Sarathy from Bengaluru have followed savings discipline from the beginning of their working years, which has helped them fulfil their goals
Run In Your Own Investing Lane
Investments have to be tailor-made to one’s liabilities, goals and cashflow requirements. Two people of the same age and identical salaries can’t have the same investment strategy
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed markets into a volatile phase, with indices swinging wildly and sentiment turning cautious. Investors are now left wondering how long this uncertainty will last and what’s the right investment strategy. We find out
For investors with long-term goals, the message is clear: the path to financial growth lies not in chasing tax breaks, but in staying invested, maintaining discipline, and allowing the power of compounding to do the heavy lifting
If you want to settle for a disciplined and straight-jacketed avenue for retirement investing goal, you may choose life cycle funds. They offer six maturity horizons to de-risk a portfolio
Parents need to rethink their strategy for remitting money to children studying abroad given the tactical adjustments in TCS rates and the depreciating rupee
An account is classified as unclaimed if it remains dormant for 10 years. We have a step-bystep guide on how to withdraw your unclaimed deposits lying in accounts of different banks
From receiving Rs 3,000 as a site engineer with a PSU to building a brokerage house, Alice Blue founder and CEO Sidhu Mohanamoorthy reflects on money lessons from his early days
Inflation-linked, Deferred-Income, Annuity-like Securities (InDIAS) addresses the challenges of funding children’s education and own retirement, among others
Krishnakumar and Latha Sarathy from Bengaluru have followed savings discipline from the beginning of their working years, which has helped them fulfil their goals
Investments have to be tailor-made to one’s liabilities, goals and cashflow requirements. Two people of the same age and identical salaries can’t have the same investment strategy
OTHER MAGAZINE STORIES
Is Your Pay Cheque Pain Real?
If you are a victim of comparison culture, you need a reality check, but if your budgets are indeed squeezed, you can look at negotiating your salary and upskilling
Do Not Take Loan On FD At Cost Of Safety Net
Do Not Take Loan On FD At Cost Of Safety Net
Do I Need To Pay Tax If I Inherit Shares From My Parents?
Do I Need To Pay Tax If I Inherit Shares From My Parents?
What Are Insurance Sub-Limits?
Insurance sub-limits are caps within the overall coverage in a health insurance policy that restricts how much the insurer will pay for specific treatments, items, or categories of loss. Sub-limits can significantly cut your coverage despite a high sum insurance. So, understanding them before buying a policy is important
