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Devina Mehra: The wise investor would not take fairy tales about 'sure-shot' multi-year themes seriously

New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- When talking of investments and the ideal portfolio, I speak about asset allocation, diversification across countries, sectors and so on. But that sounds too boring and everyone ... Read More


Devina Mehra: Rags to riches? Most 'self-made' billionaires were not really self-made

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Which is the land that exemplifies 'rags to riches,' where you can be anything in the world? I am sure the US will come to mind. You know all those glamorous stories of college d... Read More


Devina Mehra: India's growth looks strong-but does the budget have space for tax cuts and higher spending both?

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- On the surface, India appears to have the ultimate Goldilocks economy: one of the highest GDP growth rates in the world with historically low inflation-exactly what any governmen... Read More


Devina Mehra: Why does 'women's work' get taken over by men once it starts paying?

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Quick, tell me which gender has more natural affinity and skill in the following fields? Make-up. Sewing. Cooking. You are likely to tell me that while it is not as if men can't ... Read More


Investing in 2026: It is no different from the years gone by-but here's advice for the New Year

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The year 2025 has gone by as quick as a wink-I dare say so has the first quarter of this century. It's 26 years since Y2K! This is a time to look back and look forward. So what ... Read More


Devina Mehra: Before going DIY with your stock portfolio, ask if you can really beat professional fund managers

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- I don't know that much about stock markets, but want to start investing in equities." "What is the point of just investing with mutual funds and portfolio management services (P... Read More


Devina Mehra: Whether there's an AI bubble or not is a big question-here's the lowdown on what's brewing

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- The question I am asked most often these days is whether there is an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble forming in global markets. Rather than offering my opinion, let me tell yo... Read More