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FP India Kirang Gandhi is a seasoned personal finance writer featured in top newspapers and financial websites across India.

With over 27 years of experience, he simplifies complex financial topics into easy-to-understand language for everyday readers. His writing focuses on practical strategies, wealth creation, and financial freedom, helping individuals make smarter money decisions. Kirang’s mission is to guide Indian families toward financial freedom with knowledge that’s accessible, actionable, and rooted in real-life experience.

Our   article ( Maharashtra Times Pune Maharashtra Times )Oil, Dollar and Investment Pressure1. What are the reasons beh...
25/05/2026

Our article ( Maharashtra Times Pune Maharashtra Times )

Oil, Dollar and Investment Pressure

1. What are the reasons behind the fall of the rupee?
2. In recent months, ( 2026 ) FPIs have withdrawn more than ₹2.2 lakh crore from Indian equity and debt markets.
3. The U.S. 10-year bond yield has recently risen to 4.6%.
4. Which Sectors Can Benefit From a Weak Rupee?
5. Which Sectors May Face Pressure?

तेल, डॉलर आणि गुंतवणुकीचा दबाव

1. रुपयाच्या घसरणीची कारणे काय?
2. गेल्या काही महिन्यांत ( 2026 ) FPI ने भारतीय इक्विटी आणि डेट मार्केटमधून ₹2.2 लाख कोटींपेक्षा जास्त रक्कम काढून घेतली.
3. अमेरिकेचे १० वर्षाचे ‘बॉण्ड यील्ड’ अलीकडेच ४.६ टक्क्यांवर गेले आहे.
4. कमकुवत रुपयाचा कोणत्या क्षेत्रांना फायदा होऊ शकतो?
5. कोणत्या क्षेत्रांवर दबाव येऊ शकतो?

Our exclusive   articleरिस्क प्रोफाइलिंग का महत्त्वाचे आहे? Why is Risk Profiling Important?Chasing only high returns is...
23/05/2026

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रिस्क प्रोफाइलिंग का महत्त्वाचे आहे? Why is Risk Profiling Important?

Chasing only high returns is like fast without brakes, exciting in the beginning, but in the long run.

True is not about the highest returns; it is about the right balance between your goals, risk capacity, and peace of mind.

The and Franklin Templeton debt fund crises showed that even “safe-looking” investments can carry risks.

Returns may make you look rich on paper, but risk profiling makes you financially strong and peaceful in real life.

फक्त जास्त परताव्याच्या मागे धावणे म्हणजे ब्रेकशिवाय वेगाने गाडी चालवण्यासारखे आहे. सुरुवातीला आकर्षक, पण दीर्घकाळात धोकादायक.

खरे आर्थिक स्वातंत्र्य सर्वाधिक परताव्यात नसते; ते तुमची ध्येये, जोखीम क्षमता आणि मानसिक शांतता याच्या योग्य संतुलनात असते.

DHFL FD आणि Franklin Templeton डेट फंड संकटाने दाखवले की “सुरक्षित” वाटणाऱ्या गुंतवणुकीतही जोखीम असू शकते.

परतावा तुम्हाला कागदावर श्रीमंत दाखवू शकतो, पण रिस्क प्रोफाइलिंग तुम्हाला प्रत्यक्षात आर्थिकदृष्ट्या मजबूत आणि शांत बनवते.

सोशल मीडिया, मित्रांचे अनुभव आणि “दुप्पट परतावा” अशा गोष्टींमुळे अनेक गुंतवणूकदार चुकीच्या निर्णयात अडकतात.

रिस्क प्रोफाइलिंगमुळे गुंतवणूकदारांना आपली जोखीम सहन करण्याची क्षमता समजते आणि योग्य असेट अलोकेशन करता येते.

बाजार 30–40% पडला तरी घाबरून विक्री करायची की शांत राहायचे, हे रिस्क प्रोफाइलिंग आधीच स्पष्ट करते.

Social media, friends' success stories, and “double return” promises often push investors to make the wrong decisions.

Risk profiling helps investors their risk-taking capacity and choose the right asset allocation.

It helps investors decide whether to panic and sell or stay calm when the market falls by 30–40%.

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https://www.esakal.com/sakal-money/personal-finance/investment-guide-why-risk-profiling-is-more-important-than-high-returns-marathi-vsd00

Investment: आजच्या काळात प्रत्येक दुसऱ्या आर्थिक जाहिरातीत दुप्पट परतावा, हमखास संपत्ती, आणि ‘नेक्स्ट मल्टिबॅगर’ संधी .....

Our   column ( Maharashtra Times Pune Maharashtra Times )  vs   vs  : What the Last 1 Year Really Revealsलार्ज कॅप वि. म...
18/05/2026

Our column ( Maharashtra Times Pune Maharashtra Times )

vs vs : What the Last 1 Year Really Reveals

लार्ज कॅप वि. मिड कॅप वि. स्मॉल कॅप: गेल्या १ वर्षातील वास्तव

A never evaluates only through returns. The real analysis comes from four powerful pillars:

एक हुशार गुंतवणूकदार कामगिरीचे मूल्यमापन केवळ परताव्यावरून कधीच करत नाही. खरे विश्लेषण खालील चार प्रमुख स्तंभांवर आधारित असते:

“Return attracts investors. Risk-reward ratio investors.”
“परतावा गुंतवणूकदारांना आकर्षित करतो; पण जोखीम-मोबदला गुणोत्तर गुंतवणूकदारांचे संरक्षण करते.”

Even good businesses can deliver poor returns if investors buy them at irrational .
जर गुंतवणूकदारांनी अतार्किक किमतीला खरेदी केली, तर चांगले व्यवसाय देखील खराब परतावा देऊ शकतात.

In investing, the real winners are not those who chase the fastest returns. The real winners are those who understand when the is no longer worth the .
गुंतवणुकीच्या जगात खरे विजेते ते नसतात जे सर्वात वेगवान परताव्याच्या मागे धावतात. खरे विजेते ते असतात ज्यांना हे समजते की, मिळणारा मोबदला हा घेतलेल्या जोखमीच्या तुलनेत कधी पुरेसा नसतो.

Our Exclusive Quote UpstoxHow much gold can you hold without tax worries in 2026? Check limits under 6 scenarios.Kirang ...
16/05/2026

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How much gold can you hold without tax worries in 2026? Check limits under 6 scenarios.

Kirang Gandhi, a Pune-based personal finance mentor said, " Higher gold may also be accepted based on family status, customs, inheritance, bills, gifts, or declared income. Always preserve purchase bills and gift/inheritance records."

In conclusion, you can keep as much gold as you can justify with the proof of ownership, and for the rest adhering to specified limits.



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There is no upper limit for holding gold in India provided it be supported and backed by purchase documents or it be acquired through legal means.

Our exclusive   article ( Sakal Sakal Money Sakal Sports Sakal TimesPM Modi’s    : Why India Wants Citizens to Avoid Buy...
13/05/2026

Our exclusive article ( Sakal Sakal Money Sakal Sports Sakal Times

PM Modi’s : Why India Wants Citizens to Avoid Buying Gold for a Year

Why has gold become a matter of national concern?
सोने अचानक राष्ट्रीय चिंतेचा विषय का बनले?

The real behind India’s gold problem
सोन्याच्या समस्येमागील खरे गणित

Many middle-class families in India feel emotionally wealthy because they own gold, yet due to liquidity constraints, they remain financially stressed.

भारतातील मध्यमवर्गीयांना सोन्याच्या मालकीमुळे अनेकदा भावनिकदृष्ट्या श्रीमंत वाटते, परंतु तरलतेच्या (लिक्विडिटी) अभावामुळे ते आर्थिकदृष्ट्या तणावाखाली असतात.

Has gold created productive income?
The 2013 that India has not forgotten:

सोन्याने उत्पादक उत्पन्न निर्माण केले का?
२०१३ चा इशारा जो भारत विसरलेला नाही:

Sakal Sakal Money

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https://www.esakal.com/sakal-money/personal-finance/pm-narendra-modi-warning-on-gold-purchases-how-stopping-gold-buying-can-impact-indian-economy-forex-reserves-and-rupee-stability-latest-marathi-news-srk94

एका धक्कादायक आवाहन करताना पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदी यांनी भारतीय नागरिकांना एक वर्षासाठी सोने खरेदी पुढे ढकलण्या...

Our exclusive Mother’s Day article in   ( Maharashtra Times Maharashtra Times Pune )  Special | Are You Raising Financia...
11/05/2026

Our exclusive Mother’s Day article in ( Maharashtra Times Maharashtra Times Pune )

Special | Are You Raising Financially Strong Kids… or Financially Dependent Kids?

In Indian homes, mothers are often called the first . They teach values, , and culture, and unknowingly, they also shape their children’s financial future.

मदर्स डे विशेष: तुम्ही तुमच्या मुलांना आर्थिकदृष्ट्या सक्षम बनवताय की परावलंबी?

भारतीय घरांमध्ये आईला 'पहिली गुरू' मानले जाते. ती संस्कार, शिस्त आणि संस्कृती शिकवते आणि कळत-नकळत ती आपल्या मुलांच्या आर्थिक भविष्यालाही आकार देत असते.

But today, a silent is building inside Indian households. Not outside. Not in the . Not in global economies.
Inside our homes.

And the question every mother must ask this Mother’s Day is simple but uncomfortable:

Are we raising financially kids… or financially dependent adults?

परंतु, आज भारतीय घराघरांमध्ये एक शांत संकट आकाराला येत आहे. हे संकट बाहेर नाही, शेअर बाजारात नाही, जागतिक अर्थव्यवस्थेत नाही. हे संकट आपल्या घराच्या आत आहे.

आपण आर्थिकदृष्ट्या सक्षम मुले घडवत आहोत की आर्थिकदृष्ट्या परावलंबी प्रौढ?

The Hidden of Parents:

Families are taking on debt faster than they are creating wealth.
Today’s children are growing up in an environment of an “ .” Wrong money decisions can have long-term consequences.

पालकांची छुपी चूक:

कुटुंबे संपत्ती निर्माण करण्यापेक्षा जास्त वेगाने कर्ज घेत आहेत. आजची मुले 'ईएमआय जीवनशैली' च्या वातावरणात मोठी होत आहेत. पैशांच्या चुकीच्या निर्णयांचे दूरगामी परिणाम.

आई: मुलांच्या भविष्याची खरी आर्थिक रचनाकार
Mothers: The Real Financial Architects

Your child’s financial future is not decided by:

What degree do they have? How much salary do they earn? What position do they hold? It is decided by:

Their financial behaviour. Their attitude towards money. The money lessons they have learned at home. And these lessons are not taught in school. They are learned from you.

तुमच्या मुलाचे आर्थिक भविष्य यावर ठरत नाही की:

त्यांची पदवी काय आहे. त्यांचा पगार किती आहे. त्यांचे पद काय आहे. ते यावर ठरते की: त्यांची आर्थिक वर्तणूक कशी आहे. पैशांकडे बघण्याचा त्यांचा दृष्टिकोन काय आहे. त्यांनी घरातून कोणते धडे घेतले आहेत. आणि *हे धडे शाळेतून मिळत नाहीत. ते तुमच्याकडून मिळतात.

Maharashtra Times Pune Maharashtra Times The Economic Times

The Times of India ETWealth

My Exclusive Cover Story on BBC News Marathi BBC News BBC वरील माझी एक्सक्लुझिव्ह कव्हर स्टोरीIs your spending happening...
08/05/2026

My Exclusive Cover Story on BBC News Marathi BBC News
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Is your spending happening “automatically” through UPI? Try a 24-hour ‘No-Spend Day’ experiment.

It is necessary to understand the difference between needs and desires.

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सतत खर्च करायची सवय लागलेल्या माणसांसाठी ही मानसिक आणि सवयींच्या पातळीवर कसोटीसारखी स्थिती असते.

Exclusive quote on UpstoxWhat are the factors one should consider before buying a term plan for a homemaker?Kirang Gandh...
07/05/2026

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What are the factors one should consider before buying a term plan for a homemaker?

Kirang Gandhi, a Pune-based financial mentor, noted that one should factor in the family’s lifestyle expenses, childcare responsibilities, outstanding loans, future goals, claim settlement ratio of the insurer, policy duration, as well as inflation impact.

Given the economic value of her daily chores and responsibilities, a homemaker should be adequately covered by term insurance.

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05/05/2026

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Mistakes The Rich Never Make, And You Should Avoid.

Most people think wealth creation starts with investing. It doesn't. It starts with control. Wealthy individuals track cash flows closely.

They don't mix with : According to Pune-based financial mentor Kirang Gandhi , one defining trait stands out: logic over emotion. No buying. No fear-driven selling.

They don't chase hot trends or quick returns. Instead, they focus on long-term outcomes and stay grounded during market swings. This is why they also plan exits, not just entries.

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Most people think wealth creation starts with investing. It doesn't. It starts with control. Wealthy individuals track cash flows closely.

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02/05/2026

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Debate: Do You Really Need Rs 40 Crore To Retire? What Experts Say

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Experts debate viral claim that Indians need Rs 40 crore to retire, saying it suits high-income families but retirement needs depend on lifestyle, inflation and early investing.

Our   (   ) column Funds Earn;   Lose!फंड कमावतो; गुंतवणूकदार गमावतो!  can generate strong returns, but many investors d...
27/04/2026

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Funds Earn; Lose!
फंड कमावतो; गुंतवणूकदार गमावतो!

can generate strong returns, but many investors don't capture the full benefit. Investor returns are frequently 2% to 5% lower than the fund’s annual returns.

With and the right decisions, ₹10 lakh can grow to ₹1.63 crore. But due to poor behaviour, the same may end up at just ₹46 lakh, proving that the real loss is not caused by the market but by the investor’s behaviour.

योग्य शिस्त आणि निर्णय घेतल्यास १० लाखांचे १.६३ कोटी होऊ शकतात, पण चुकीच्या वर्तनामुळे तेच फक्त ४६ लाखांपर्यंत मर्यादित राहते, म्हणजेच खरे नुकसान बाजारामुळे नाही, तर गुंतवणूकदाराच्या वर्तनामुळे होते.

The Biggest Enemy: Investor
Illusion of :
The market trap cycle"Lack of an :
Poorly understood :
The cost of wrong timing:

मोठा शत्रू : गुंतवणूकदाराचे वर्तन

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