On 5 July 2025, business news channel Zee Business and financial app Dhan jointly organised a special event titled ‘Ek Kadam Dhan Ki Ore’ at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. On this occasion, News4Media had an exclusive conversation with Anil Singhvi, Managing Editor of Zee Business and one of the country’s leading stock market analysts. During the discussion, Singhvi candidly shared his views on key issues related to the stock market, investments, and the role of media. Below are the key highlights of the interview:

Investors generally seek guidance at two times—when the market is booming and when it crashes. In bullish times, people often consider themselves experts and invest without proper thought. In bearish phases, fear takes over. The objective of programmes like ‘Ek Kadam Dhan Ki Ore’ is to educate people about investing at the right time, in the right place, and in the right way. That’s why we are conducting such events across the country.

While people see and hear us on television, they rarely get the chance to ask questions face-to-face. At these events, beyond panel discussions, we open the floor to the public. They can ask anything—from portfolio-related concerns to specific stocks. This direct interaction builds trust and offers proper guidance.

Absolutely! Today’s investors are far more mature than before. SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) are growing steadily. Young investors, too, are much smarter than they used to be. A digital revolution, coupled with media, apps, and influencers, has created an ecosystem where people now make more informed investment decisions.

The biggest challenge is lack of information and the false perception that quick money can be made in the stock market without effort. It’s crucial to understand investment as a serious process. Greed and fear can only be controlled when one has the right knowledge.

This is a time full of opportunities. If your investment horizon is 3 to 5 years, then the current levels are very appropriate for investing. While one must exercise caution regarding where to invest, there should be no doubt about whether to invest.

Whether an investor is new or experienced, patience comes with age and experience. I believe new investors should face a market setback early on to understand how money is made and lost. That’s the learning that makes a true investor. I always say that an investor should get a shock right at the beginning. The day they understand how money is lost, they will also learn how to make it.

Media has played a major role. It’s not just about delivering news—our duty is also to educate and explain. Whether it’s savings or wealth creation, it’s essential to simplify the journey for people. If a viewer no longer feels the need to watch a business channel, it means we’ve done our job right.

Certainly! English was once a necessity—Hindi is a preference. We’ve proven that the language of business can be Hindi, and that the markets can be explained in the simplest terms. The more we teach like a friend, the more people will learn.

There are many such stories. One that stayed with me is about an 85-year-old blind woman from Mumbai who recognised me by my voice and never sold her shares without hearing my advice. Experiences like these show the depth of trust people place in me. I see myself only as a medium—everyone’s fate is written by a higher power.

Just one thing—“There is no substitute for hard work.” Success doesn’t come easily. The higher you want to go, the harder you have to work. Success is not a permanent destination—staying there is the real challenge.