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Feb Insights 🔑

Your budget isn’t set in Parliament . . . . it’s shaped by your daily choices. This month's newsletter edition unpacks lifestyle inflation, reverse budgeting, smarter health cover renewals, and why “playing safe” can cost you. Plus: global trends in quality investing & an exclusive fund manager view on India’s markets.

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Newsletter - February 2026 The Budget That Actually Matters (And It's Not the One from Delhi)

*Insurance or Investment*

What comes first?

Many investors come to me asking for schemes where they can get good returns.

But I don't start with investments. I start by asking them if they have taken health insurance and life insurance. Mostly, their answer is no. Even if they have taken, the coverage amount is low. It is then, that I tell them they should first buy/increase their health and life insurance cover. The investment comes later.

They say they first want to invest and later on spend on insurance. They consider insurance as an expense. This is so wrong. In fact, money spent on term insurance and health insurance may be the best investment. It safeguards the family if an unfortunate event were to happen.

During a crisis related to health, all your savings could be wiped off without sufficient insurance and in case of death, the family could suffer greatly due to loss of income.

Yes, dealing in investment is my main work but I know; that without proper insurance, investments may not last long.

*Do review your life and health insurance. If you want my engagement, I am available.*

My Take - A Note of Reassurance
Markets are going through a correction, and I know the headlines can feel unsettling. But this phase might actually be working in your favour.
When markets dip, your SIP automatically buys more units at lower prices. Over time, that can make a big difference to your wealth creation. The current volatility is mostly due to global uncertainties and tariff concerns - not because India’s fundamentals are weak.
No one can say exactly how long this will last or when the recovery will come. But history has shown us one thing: the best opportunities often show up when fear is at its highest.
Think back to the COVID period. Investing then felt uncomfortable, even risky. Yet today, it’s seen as one of the best investment windows of the past decade. This moment may feel similar. A few years from now, many might wish they had invested more.
That’s why it’s important to stay focused on what truly matters:
* Your long-term financial goals
* Discipline through SIPs
* Investing in undervalued assets instead of chasing momentum
Gold and silver are doing well right now, but remember - every asset class moves in cycles. The real rewards often lie in areas that are currently out of favour, not in those already expensive.
I’m keeping a close eye on your investments and remain committed to guiding you through every phase of the market.
Stay calm. Stay invested. Stay focused.
💬 A thought for you:
Are you using this phase to step up your SIPs, or are you waiting it out?
📞 Call me anytime if you’d like to talk through your strategy.

"SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) को 'सब इच्छा पूर्ण' बनाने के लिए, बस एक चीज़ ज़रूरी है - अनुशासन! 😊

जैसे हर दिन थोड़ा-थोड़ा खाना खाने से शरीर मज़बूत बनता है, वैसे ही हर महीने छोटी-छोटी बचत से आपका पैसा बढ़ता है! 💸

🔹 धीरे-धीरे, लेकिन सधी हुई रफ्तार से
🔹 बाजार की उतार-चढ़ाव से कम तनाव
🔹 लंबी अवधि में बड़ा फायदा!

अनुशासन से SIP आपकी 'इच्छाओं' को पूरा कर सकती है – चाहे वो घर हो, गाड़ी हो, या सपनों की यात्रा! 🚀

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🌿 The quiet things carry us.

A walk at dawn.
A plate of greens.
A laugh shared under the banyan’s shade.
No applause. No spotlight. Just rhythm.

The world scrolls past in filters and frenzy -
But wellness blooms in the soil of repetition.
Sunshine. Sleep. Stillness.
And yes, those “boring” SIPs - Whispering wealth into tomorrow, one quiet drop at a time.

At Bharadhwaj InvestSmart, we honour the ordinary.
Because the ordinary, done with love, becomes extraordinary.

Greetings of the day!

We’ve organized a very special session for you this Tuesday, 12th August 2025, on the
occasion of Independence Week.

TOPIC
Financial Aazadi ke liye - Mutual Fund mein SIP Hai Na!

SPEAKER
Mr. Jignesh Desai - Co-Founder, NJ Group

Mr. Desai is the Co-Founder and Promoter of NJ Group, a leading name in India’s financial
services space. Under his leadership, NJ Wealth - the flagship business – manages ₹2.64 Lakh Cr+ in AUM (31st July 2025) with 40 Lakhs+ happy investors.

NJ Group has also diversified into insurance broking, asset management, NBFC, IT and
FMCG sectors – reflecting a strong foundation of trust and innovation. He is also closely
involved in NJ Charitable Foundation.

Date & Time : Tuesday, 12th August 2025 at 6:00 PM

Registration Link :
https://tinyurl.com/ycs3mz58?id=2811&brcode=24061

Join us to hear directly from one of the most respected voices in the industry and take a step
closer to Financial Aazadi!

Regards
Vaidhyanathan

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