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The Gambling Problem Hidden Inside F&O
Kiran, a young Gen Z employee, was drawn to option buying by a social media “educator” who made it look like a low-risk way to make quick money. After losing money, he traded more to recover his losses, increased the size of his bets and eventually borrowed to continue. His debt became so large that his parents had to sell family jewellery to bail him out. Kiran’s story is far from unusual. A SEBI study released in August 2026 found that 88% of individual traders lost money, while 97% were primarily or exclusively option buyers. Many continued trading after losses, ...
Banking
Financially Free – What Next?
I spent years helping clients achieve financial freedom, but after selling my startup, I realised I had never asked myself what I wanted to be free for. Over time, I learnt that money is rarely about returns alone. It is about what those returns make possible — the freedom to choose how we live, work, spend our time, and pursue what truly matters. Financial freedom answers one question: “Will I have enough?” But the more important question is: “What will I do when I no longer have to work?” Purpose need not be grand. It could be family, mentoring, learning, ...
Advice
Regular to Direct Plan Switch: Is a Tax Levy Justified?
Ramesh had invested savings through his bank’s relationship manager in several below-par investments, including life insurance policies and mutual fund schemes. After reviewing his portfolio through an online analyser, he was advised to exit several investments but retain amounts in two mutual fund schemes, with one change: switch both from regular plans to direct plans to save the distributor commission paid to the bank. Then came the surprise. One retained scheme had a substantial capital gain. Ramesh was told that switching from regular to direct would be treated as a sale, triggering capital gains tax. He was puzzled. He was ...
Advice
Why Some Investors Want Their Money Locked Away
Shankar, our long-time domestic staff member, wanted to secure his daughter’s education. When she was born, he asked me to deduct ₹2,000 from his salary every month, invest it, and not return the money to him—even if he asked—until she turned 18. What he needed was simple: automatic monthly saving, long-term growth and a meaningful lock-in. For people with limited financial resources, saving before the money reaches their bank account and restricting access afterwards can be extremely valuable. Emergencies, family obligations and everyday spending can otherwise gradually consume the amount. Automatic saving turns a monthly decision into a one-time commitment, ...