INVESTMENT MISTAKES
You can lose money for strange reasons like knowledge and sense of control: 5 ways how Dunning-Kruger effect helps in managing your personal finance
Knowing about asset allocation and diversification is not the same as knowing what will work in one’s case. That is because one lacks real world experience and expertise that the professional may have in that area. Also, there are convictions, conditioning and behavioural biases that an individual may labour under. The illusion of knowledge may offer false confidence.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: REITs can diversify portfolios, but total returns matter, says Ramesh Nair
Ramesh Nair, MD and CEO of Mindspace REIT, explains how investors should approach REITs as part of a diversified portfolio. He discusses the importance of looking beyond distribution yields and assessing total returns, occupancy, growth prospects, balance-sheet strength and interest-rate risks. Nair also weighs the impact of AI on office demand and outlines the potential for India’s REIT market to expand.
NRI investing in India? Wrong KYC documents can delay your investment; know what you need
Navigating the KYC process for NRIs investing in India can be complex, requiring specific documents and verification steps. From ensuring document accuracy to understanding attestation requirements, several factors can impact the smooth completion of KYC. Explore the essential documentation and common pitfalls faced by NRIs in their investment journey.
‘I want to reach Rs 1 crore in 3-4 years’: Ankur Warikoo explains the money mistake that keeps people chasing quick wealth
Ankur Warikoo recently shared an email from a woman with a Rs 25 lakh investment corpus who wanted to reach Rs 1 crore within three to four years. While acknowledging her progress, he called the goal an example of chasing quick wealth. Warikoo explained that compounding requires time and warned that impatience can push investors towards risky shortcuts and scams promising instant returns.
Warren Buffett calls out the worst accounting trick in corporate America, and the analysts who help it along
Every loan that Warren Buffett’s home business makes, it keeps. When the borrower stops paying, the loss is borne by his company rather than somebody who bought the paper years ago. Buffett contrasts that with how the last housing crisis was built, and then applies the same test to accounting, to executive pay, and to the numbers analysts repeat without checking. One question runs through all of it, and almost no annual report answers it.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
In the short term, be ready for volatility, and do not mistake the passing of one big event for an all-clear. In the long term, give up trying to guess when the storm will end. That is not something anyone can do.
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PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance Consumer Product win reprieve on 'energy drink' label ban in India
The regulator in June ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as "energy drinks" to stop using the description, rejecting the industry's efforts to stall the move in a market expected to be worth $1.6 billion by 2028.
PepsiCo, Monster get relief as HC stays FSSAI ‘energy drink’ label ban
Delhi High Court has granted a stay on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s orders related to energy drinks. The court found that FSSAI's orders lacked proper procedures including the issuance of show-cause notices. Both Monster Energy India and PepsiCo India Holdings argued that not following due process would lead to significant financial losses.
Best large cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026
According to the Sebi mandate, the large cap mutual funds are mandated to invest in top 100 companies by market capitalisation. Large companies fare better in a volatile market as these companies may be market leaders and resilient to downturns. That is why if you are looking for a relatively safer mutual fund category, you should consider investing in large cap funds.
An offer is not a job! Cover the risks between your old payslip and the new - 8 things you must understand in detail
Cover the risks between your old payslip and the new one, says Devashish Chakravarty. Read the print on your offer before you re sign. Routine conditions are fine, such as background verification, document checks and reference calls. Speed them up. Watch out for clauses that can delay or withdraw the offer, like a joining date “to be confirmed”, or a role tied to a client contract, or a probation that is extendable.
AI can pick the fund, but can it stop you from selling at the bottom?
The software can analyse thousands of funds and figure out that the three or four you are researching have almost identical portfolios. However, the investor’s real challenge lies in the middle stage. Choosing a good fund is the easy part because there are actually a lot of good funds and distinguishing the good from the bad is not black magic, nor is it guesswork.
Horoscope Today, October 5, 2026: Cancer Feels More Intuitive, Leo Finds Comfort in Familiar Spaces and Virgo Makes Thoughtful Choices
The Moon transits into Cancer, shifting energy toward emotional security for Cancer, quiet reflection for Leo, and collaborative gains for Virgo. This movement activates Cancer’s 1st House of self and personality, energizes Leo’s 12th House of private planning and behind-the-scenes work, and highlights Virgo’s 11th House of professional networking and long-term ambitions.
Tamil Nadu scraps plans for greenfield airport in Parandur, risks falling a decade behind rival aviation hubs
Tamil Nadu, a $400 billion-plus economy with more than 10% annual growth, lacks an airport that matches its economic scale. Chennai’s Meenambakkam airport handled 23 million passengers in FY26, well below Bengaluru and Hyderabad, while the state’s other airports also lack the capacity to meet growing demand.
Horoscope Today, October 3, 2026: Aries Finds Confidence in Communication, Taurus Embraces Simplicity and Gemini Steps Into the Spotlight
The Moon transits into friendly Gemini today, shifting focus toward quick thinking, active commerce, and clear communication. This transit activates Aries’s 3rd House to boost trade, proposal presentations, and numerical clarity; enters Taurus’s 2nd House of accumulated wealth to encourage savings and curb luxury impulses; and centers on Gemini’s 1st House to elevate personal presence, authority, and portfolio reviews.
Virgo Horoscope This Week (Oct 5-11): Major Turning Point After October 9—What Changes In Career, Money And Love?
Your Virgo Weekly Horoscope brings a practical and productive phase. You may begin the week thinking about responsibilities, family matters and long-term security. The Moon enters Leo on 6th October (night). The Moon transits into Virgo on 9th October. Your attention gradually turns inward and then toward personal priorities. The Moon's entry into your sign on 9th October can make you more focused and aware of what needs to change. Venus will be retrograde in Libra. This asks you to review financial and relationship matters before making firm decisions.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma formally launches bicycles made of bamboo
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched bicycles made from bamboo. Bamboo India Private Limited has invested approximately Rs. 15 crores in Assam. The company plans to manufacture such bicycles at the Bamboo Park in Chaygaon. The company also aims to manufacture approximately 1,000 bicycles every month. The state government would extend its supports if the public response is positive.
Charlie Munger backed Costco for decades and was its second-largest shareholder; Berkshire sold 4.3 million shares for $1.3 billion in 2020 - here’s what the stake would be worth now
Charlie Munger was a longtime Costco supporter and became the retailer’s second-largest shareholder. Berkshire Hathaway later sold 4.3 million Costco shares for about $1.3 billion in 2020. Five years later, those shares would have been worth around $3.66 billion, highlighting Costco’s remarkable stock performance.
Warren Buffett's analysis was correct. His temper was not. The bill ran into billions
There was no bad analysis, no misread of a balance sheet, no industry he failed to understand. The company he bought was superb and remains the foundation of everything he built afterwards. And the single decision he took while buying it is the one he calls the most expensive of his career. He has had decades to work out why he made it. He has never managed to.
In 2015, a Chicago entrepreneur invested $5,000 in a CFO side hustle; years later, it became a seven-figure business with 16 staff
John Frank started Third Road Management after finding an opportunity to offer strategic, financial and operational aid to small and mid-sized organizations. What started as a side hustle in 2014 led to the company's formal launch in 2015, funded with an initial amount of $5,000 as investment. Frank later moved into the business full-time and established a multi-seven-figure company focused on fractional CFO, Controller and Bookkeeping services.
Rs 9.91 lakh income tax refund for senior citizen after proving that he mistakenly paid income tax on tax-free bonds; ITAT Delhi order explained
Mr Ajay Kumar Bakaya a senior citizen from Gurgaon faced a significant tax issue when he accidentally overpaid income tax on his tax-free bonds’ exempt interest income. After discovering this error, he filed a rectification application, which was initially rejected. He filed a case in ITAT Delhi and won it on September 23, 2026.
SIFs should be satellite holdings, not the core of portfolios: Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor
With most SIFs only months old, early performance data offers limited insight into their long-term potential, Kapoor said. While the new category could expand India’s managed-investment market and intensify competition, investors should prioritise simplicity, diversification and cost discipline.
ChatGPT maker wants to be the App Store for AI as safety concerns grow
OpenAI on Tuesday launched a less expensive artificial intelligence (AI) model and tools that run continuously, as it aims to reposition ChatGPT as an app store for AI. Other companies, such as Adobe, will be able to offer their software directly within ChatGPT, which is now used weekly by 1.2 billion people. - "Disappoint Wall Street" - As speculation swirls around when OpenAI might go public, Altman told reporters on Tuesday that the company was "investing more in safety, security, alignment, monitoring, and that will allow us to continue to progress model capability a lot."
Arivihan raises $10 million from Prosus, Accel to expand AI tutoring
Cofounder and chief executive Ritesh Singh Chandel told ET that Arivihan will use the funds to cover almost all state boards by year-end, expand its CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) offering, and deepen its presence in medical entrance preparation.
15-year-old Bengaluru student manages ₹13.9 lakh portfolio: How she started investing, earned NISM certifications and turned a Pokémon card game idea into a history learning game
At just 15 years old, Sinchana from Bengaluru has not only developed a keen interest in finance but also manages an impressive investment portfolio valued at ₹13.9 lakh. With the support of her parents, she acquired several financial certifications and diligently tracks market trends. Furthermore, she's passionate about promoting financial literacy in schools and has set an ambitious goal to educate one million students while balancing her academic studies.
Retirement planning: Why costs, asset allocation, and compounding matter more than chasing returns
A pension is not really a lump sum. It is years of groceries, medicines and bills paid out across a 25-year or longer retirement. Hence, the real enemy is not the market, but inflation—slowly eroding what your rupee buys. After a strong decade, it is wiser to expect a little less, and let cost and time do the heavy lifting that dazzling returns won’t.
BJP's UP poll blueprint: Fresh faces, joint decision-making and winnability
BJP is set to increase the denial of tickets to sitting MLAs in Uttar Pradesh for upcoming elections. The party aims to ensure greater representation of youth, women, and dedicated members. Feedback is currently being collected to assess anti-incumbency against sitting MLAs after two government terms. Last elections showed that retaining too many candidates led to a decline in seat count.
‘Getting rich slowly is boring but…’: At 46, Ankur Warikoo shares 6 money rules he wishes he knew at 22
Ankur Warikoo advocates for young professionals to adopt automatic savings habits and be wary of lifestyle inflation. He stresses that having an emergency fund is essential and that one should focus on the long-term value of purchases rather than their immediate costs. By prioritizing early investments, individuals can harness the benefits of compounding interest to build real wealth.
Quote of the day by Fred Schwed Jr: "People would rather believe that they have been robbed than that they have been fools on the advice of fools"
Fred Schwed Jr.’s famous Wall Street observation highlights how investors may blame advisers after losses instead of examining their own decisions. The lesson is to treat financial advice as an input, understand investments independently, assess risk and learn from mistakes.
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