Investing Insights

Mayank Bhatnagar

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Mayank is a co-founder at FinEdge and his experience of more than 20 years in the banking and financial services industry has been instrumental towards building the FinEdge platform.

He has held key positions across the Retail and Wholesale Banking verticals at Standard Chartered Bank, driving growth in segments managed by him.

Mayank is a post graduate in Marketing and Finance and has completed his Bachelor’s degree from Delhi University.

He has a keen interest in technology and likes to keep himself updated with the latest in the tech world.

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5 Behavioural Biases That Influence Our Investment Decisions

Human behaviour takes shape over a period of time based on various factors. Some of these include what we see, read, watch, and learn from people in our lives, television, social media, etc.

Best Ways for NRIs to Invest in Indian Equities

India is an oasis of growth in a desert. India has a huge NRI population, with millions of them living in various developed and developing countries across the world. While these NRIs stay and earn income in various countries, they face the challenge of limited investment opportunities in most developed countries.

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Successful Investing – 5 Incredible Learnings From the Past 20 Years

The year was 2001 and Atul, an avid investor, was all geared up to secure his retirement. He was 40 years old then and his retirement was 22 years away. He started investing Rs. 25,000/- every month systematically in an equity mutual fund… Before I reveal the outcome of Atul’s investing journey, let us dive into some valuable investing lessons of the past 20 years.

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4 Tips to Achieve Your Financial Goals Through SIP’s

The ubiquitous “Mutual Funds Sahi Hai” campaign has fuelled an increased interest in Mutual Fund SIP’s (Systematic Investment Plans) over the past few years. The industry’s monthly SIP inflows stood at Rs. 15,814 crores as on August 23 as Mutual Fund assets grew significantly over the past five years. If you’re one of the thousands of investors who are using SIP’s to achieve their financial goals, here are four things to keep in mind.

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5 Behavioural Traps That Could Hurt Your Mutual Fund Investments

Learn 5 key biases impacting long-term mutual fund returns to boost your investment success.

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Investing Lessons in Your 20s that Make Life Easier in Your 40s and 50s

The financial habits you build in your 20s often matter more than the amount you invest. Given enough time, even small, consistent decisions can grow into meaningful outcomes. What you do early quietly shapes how easy or stressful your future feels.

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Why Financial Planning Is Important for Long-Term Wealth Creation

Wealth is not built by income alone, it is built by structure. Financial planning is what turns earnings into long-term outcomes.

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What Can a ₹10,000 Monthly SIP Build Over 10, 15, 20 and 25 Years?

See what a ₹10,000 monthly SIP can grow into over 10, 15, 20 and 25 years, and understand how time and compounding impact long-term wealth creation.

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What Investors Get Wrong During Market Volatility (And Why It Costs Them)

Market volatility is inevitable, but how investors respond to it often shapes their outcomes.In many cases, behaviour, not markets, has the bigger impact on returns.

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Retirement Planning Options in India: Understanding Your Choices

Explore retirement planning options in India including EPF, NPS, PPF, SCSS, and mutual funds. Learn how to choose investments aligned with your retirement goals.

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How to Adjust Your Investments After a Salary Raise

A salary hike is more than a pay revision, it is an opportunity to realign your financial direction. The smartest response to higher income is not immediate lifestyle expansion, but a structured review of your goals, debt position, and investment contributions. When handled thoughtfully, each raise can accelerate wealth creation rather than simply increase monthly expenses.

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ELSS Mutual Funds: A Simple Way to Save Tax and Build Long-Term Wealth

ELSS mutual funds help you save tax under Section 80C while participating in equity markets for long-term growth. With the shortest lock-in among 80C options and the flexibility of SIP investing, they can align tax efficiency with disciplined wealth creation. Used correctly, ELSS is not just a tax-saving tool, but a long-term investment strategy.