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Money, Markets & Mistakes: A Guide To Investing With Clarity
Money. Markets. Mistakes.
Dhirendra Kumar’s most important columns of 2024 — now in one essential book.
What does it really take to become a successful investor in India today? According to Dhirendra Kumar, it’s not flashy trades, hot tips, or blind faith in the latest trend — it’s simplicity, discipline, and a clear-eyed understanding of human behaviour.
In this annual collection of his most impactful columns, the founder of Value Research — India’s most trusted independent investment research firm — brings together a year’s worth of sharp, insightful writing on what moved the markets in 2024 and what truly matters for long-term investors. From the rise of AI and the crypto craze to SEBI’s crackdown on F&O trading, Kumar offers a unique blend of data-driven analysis, personal finance wisdom, and no-nonsense commentary — always with the Indian saver in mind.
Organised thematically, this book
The essentials of getting started with investingHow psychology and mindset affect your returns more than market forecastsTime-tested principles of portfolio buildingSmart, sceptical guidance on mutual funds and stock selectionAnd a much-needed reality check on fads, hype, and financial misinformationWhether you're a first-time investor or a seasoned one prone to overthinking, this book offers clarity in a world of noise — along with a few laughs and many “aha” moments.
About the Author
Dhirendra Kumar is the founder and CEO of Value Research. For over 30 years, he’s been a pioneering voice in Indian investing — known for his data-first approach, plain-language advice, and relentless focus on putting investors first. His columns in ET Wealth, Mint, and Dainik Jagran have helped millions of readers build wealth the right way.
Dhirendra Kumar’s most important columns of 2024 — now in one essential book.
What does it really take to become a successful investor in India today? According to Dhirendra Kumar, it’s not flashy trades, hot tips, or blind faith in the latest trend — it’s simplicity, discipline, and a clear-eyed understanding of human behaviour.
In this annual collection of his most impactful columns, the founder of Value Research — India’s most trusted independent investment research firm — brings together a year’s worth of sharp, insightful writing on what moved the markets in 2024 and what truly matters for long-term investors. From the rise of AI and the crypto craze to SEBI’s crackdown on F&O trading, Kumar offers a unique blend of data-driven analysis, personal finance wisdom, and no-nonsense commentary — always with the Indian saver in mind.
Organised thematically, this book
The essentials of getting started with investingHow psychology and mindset affect your returns more than market forecastsTime-tested principles of portfolio buildingSmart, sceptical guidance on mutual funds and stock selectionAnd a much-needed reality check on fads, hype, and financial misinformationWhether you're a first-time investor or a seasoned one prone to overthinking, this book offers clarity in a world of noise — along with a few laughs and many “aha” moments.
About the Author
Dhirendra Kumar is the founder and CEO of Value Research. For over 30 years, he’s been a pioneering voice in Indian investing — known for his data-first approach, plain-language advice, and relentless focus on putting investors first. His columns in ET Wealth, Mint, and Dainik Jagran have helped millions of readers build wealth the right way.
292 pages, Hardcover
Published July 13, 2025
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December 5, 2025
One star less for unnecessarily filling up the pages.
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