Sanjay Kumar Singh

Sanjay Kumar Singh

Sanjay Kumar Singh is an Associate Editor at Business Standard, where he heads the personal finance vertical. He oversees a team of reporters and writers who write on complex financial issues and wealth management. He completed his graduation in History Honours from Hindu College, Delhi University. He also did an MA in History from Arts Faculty, Delhi University. He holds an MBA (specialisation in Marketing) from IISWBM, Kolkata, and a PG Diploma in Journalism from The Time School of Journalism, Delhi. He has over 25 years of experience in journalism.

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Invest in gold, global funds to cushion portfolio against fall in rupee

Holding gold and global assets can help Indian investors hedge against rupee depreciation, manage inflation risks, and meet dollar-denominated goals such as overseas education and travel

Updated On: 02 Apr 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

Year-end portfolio review: Book partial profits in silver and gold funds

Diversify internationally, continue SIPs in equity funds, and move towards medium and shorter-duration debt funds

Updated On: 29 Mar 2026 | 9:18 PM IST

Retirement portfolio beyond FDs: Diversify for inflation, longevity risks

The entire retirement corpus will not be needed on day one, so it should be split into growth and income-generation buckets to manage inflation and longevity risks

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

Running Behind Lakshmi: A 200-year saga of Indian bulls and bears

From the first great speculative episode in India to the rise of electronic trading, the book reconstructs the history of Indian stock market and evolution from informal beginnings to a modern system

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

Correction in banking, financial funds: Exit if unable to handle volatility

Stay invested only if you have strong conviction, understand the sector, and can time your entry and exit

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Tax-saving contributions face March 31 deadline; align investments wisely

Last-minute choices made without considering needs could exact a high financial price

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Arbitrage funds: Investors in higher tax bracket may invest for 6-12 months

Arbitrage funds aim to capture the price difference between the spot price of a stock or index and its futures price when futures trade at a premium

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 9:52 PM IST

Value and contra funds: Add the other if it diversifies your portfolio

Sebi's new rule allows AMCs to offer both value and contra funds with limited portfolio overlap. Here's how the two strategies differ and which investors they suit

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

Life-cycle funds: Match goals with tenure, pick glide path for your risk

Wait for greater clarity on how these funds will be taxed at maturity

Updated On: 02 Mar 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

Bitcoin correction calls for decisions based on risk, allocation, horizon

If you are underweight, continue with systematic purchases

Updated On: 25 Feb 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

Fund managers rebalance MAAFs after run-ups, so stay invested

New investors should consider them for risk reduction, stability and disciplined allocation, not return-chasing

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

Learn about tax rule changes to avoid last-minute confusion during filing

In the tax return forms, more data will come pre-filled, but it should be verified against your own records to avoid mismatches

Updated On: 15 Feb 2026 | 9:52 PM IST

Correction in IT funds: Avoid hasty exit or aggressive buying on dips

IT funds have declined sharply amid AI-led disruption fears. Experts advise investors to avoid panic exits or aggressive dip-buying and adopt a staggered approach

Updated On: 11 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Amid gold-silver volatility, book partial profits in rallies to cut risks

Instead of chasing high prices, new investors must enter through systematic investment plans with a horizon of five years

Updated On: 08 Feb 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

Tiny Experiments: How linear careers limit learning and adaptability

Why linear careers deliver promotions, titles, money, and prestige - but often at the cost of curiosity, learning, and adaptability

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

RBI rate cut: Lock into prevailing FD rates before they decline further

Debt-oriented fund-of-funds, like income-plus-arbitrage funds and arbitrage funds are good options for debt fund investors

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

Avoid exiting Balanced Advantage Funds based on short-term underperformance

Balanced Advantage Funds have had a weak year, but advisors warn against knee-jerk exits, saying investors should stay invested unless a fund persistently lags peers and benchmarks

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:27 PM IST

The Art of Spending Money: Housel warns against spending for status

People, says Mr Housel, rarely make grave spending mistakes when trying to meet basic needs. Misjudgments arise once they graduate to the realm of discretionary spending

Updated On: 26 Nov 2025 | 10:51 PM IST

World Savings Day: Save and invest before you spend, automate the process

Do financial planning to determine whether you are investing enough to meet your goals

Updated On: 29 Oct 2025 | 11:19 PM IST

Investors should book partial profits if gold allocation is over 10%

Instead of falling prey to FOMO and diving in headlong, new investors should enter gradually and with a long horizon

Updated On: 12 Oct 2025 | 10:07 PM IST