Investing 101 for Gen-Z: Turn Your Pocket Money into Wealth
The ₹500 Millionaire: Student Investing
Albert Einstein called "Compound Interest" the eighth wonder of the world. As a student, your biggest asset is not money—it's Time.
⏳ The Power of Starting Early
If you invest ₹1,000/month starting at age 18, you will have significantly more at age 50 than someone who starts investing ₹10,000/month at age 30. That's the compounding curve.
📈 Index Funds (Nifty 50)
Don't try to pick stocks. Don't listen to "tips" on Telegram. In 2026, the smartest move for a beginner is a Nifty 50 Index Fund. It buys the top 50 companies in India (Reliance, TCS, HDFC, etc.). If India grows, your money grows.
🍭 The 'Latte Factor'
That daily ₹200 Starbucks coffee or ₹150 canteen snack adds up.
- Cost: ₹150 x 30 days = ₹4,500/month.
- Invested instead: ₹4,500/month at 12% return for 10 years = ₹10.5 Lakhs.Think before you spend!
📱 Apps for 2026
Use apps like Zerodha or Groww that allow "Step-Up SIPs." You can set it to automatically increase your investment by 10% every year as your allowance/salary increases.
Start small, but start TODAY. 💰📈
ResultHub Team
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Dr. ResultHub is a seasoned educator and content strategist committed to helping students navigate their academic journey with the best possible resources.
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