Sanket Dhanorkar
Is small-town India shifting from gold and property to portfolios?
Investors from Tier-2 & -3 cities embrace stocks and mutual funds, but gaps in advisory may leave many vulnerable
Why errors in your EPS can hit your retirement income
Faulty Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) records may affect your pension benefits, denial of pension, or even complications in future EPF withdrawals or transfers.
Gold and silver had a blockbuster run. Now they’re falling. Should you buy, hold or exit?
This isn’t how safe havens are supposed to behave in a crisis. So what’s changed — and what should you do next?
How to time your SWP to get the most out of your SIP
A well-timed Systematic Withdrawal Plan ensures your hard-earned corpus survives market shocks and funds your life goals smoothly
Why mutual fund managers are betting big on these 6 stocks in 2025
Fund managers are showing sustained interest in six select stocks. These companies have seen increasing fund holdings over the past four quarters. ET decodes why they are the most wanted
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
As IPO frenzy takes over, here’s what every investor needs to know
Hot listings, wild valuations and short-lived gains. As companies rush to launch IPOs, financial experts share their wisdom on when to cash in or hold tight
- Yasmin HussainSanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Should MF investors trust fund managers who dare to be different?
Fund managers are feted for taking bold bets and deviating from the benchmark index in pursuit of outperformance. But is ‘active share’ truly what separates winners from losers?
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
5 ways your retirement math can go wrong and what to do about it
New research reveals why traditional withdrawal strategies fail in today’s volatile markets — and the adaptive approaches that can actually protect your savings
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
The real reason why prices are rising while apartment sizes shrink
As builders pile on lifestyle perks, homebuyers lose square feet to high loading, with little oversight to rein in developers
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Is UPS better than NPS for govt employees? Here’s how to decide
Central government employees have until June 30 to choose their retirement plan: they can either stick with the National Pension System or switch to the new Unified Pension Scheme. Here are the pros and cons of both schemes
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Why the Indian housewife is the smartest fund manager in the world
As gold prices soar to dizzying heights, Indian women who have kept faith in the precious metal have turned out to be prudent investors. Now it may be time to tweak the playbook
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Where to invest ₹10 lakh for the next 10 years amid tariff shocks?
The onset of Trump’s tariffs has added to the market uncertainty that was already unfolding — but it also presents an opportunity for savvy investors
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Have gold prices hit a peak already or will the rally continue?
With gold prices at an all-time high, should you increase your allocation to gold or is it time to scale back investments in the yellow metal? This is what experts have to say
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Should you sell all your investments in small- and mid-cap funds?
Your strategy should depend on risk tolerance, time horizon and investment size. Excess of this category can be risky
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Why chasing past returns is a futile exercise for MF investors
Switching to the best performing mutual fund or investment style may not deliver the best returns in the long run
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Should you buy a house now or play the waiting game?
Instead of waiting for home loan rates to fall, it may be better to pick a house before property prices surge
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Are the good times over for Indians seeking a better life abroad?
If you are dreaming of a cosy life abroad for your ward or looking to shift overseas yourself, exercise caution. The grass may no longer be greener on the other side
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
How an SWP can protect your mutual fund portfolio
If you have an SIP and if the market falls in the run-up towards your goal maturity, it may sink a chunk of your accumulated corpus. That’s where a systematic withdrawal plan can help
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
7 mistakes not to make when engaging with financial planners
The common missteps and mistakes that clients make while engaging with planners. We hope this helps you unlock the true potential of your relationship with your adviser
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- ET Bureau
Six SIP secrets to improve your mutual fund returns
Many investors have embraced SIPs to put their money in mutual funds. But SIPs come with their own quirks. Find out how SIP behaviour during its life cycle can impact your returns
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES