EP-404 | Do Not Exit the Markets at All” Finance Writer Monika Halan’s Advice to Investors

EP-404 | Do Not Exit the Markets at All” Finance Writer Monika Halan’s Advice to Investors

April 13, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 404

About this episode

Monika Halan discusses investment strategies and financial planning in the context of market anxieties and India's economic landscape.

Monika Halan is a finance writer, speaker, and author who helps families make better money decisions. She is the founder of Dhan Chakra Financial Education and the author of the best-selling book Let’s Talk Money. She also serves as the Chairperson of SEBI’s Advisory Committee for the Investor Protection and Education Fund. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Halan explains why investors often panic during situations like the Iran war. She says the key is to have a clear asset allocation and not enter the markets without proper understanding or research. She also highlights the importance of energy and food security for India. She advocates that India has enough coal reserves for the next 100 years and should use them wisely. At the same time, she points out that India cannot be expected to follow the same climate standards as developed countries with much higher incomes. 00:00 – Coming Up 00:00 – Introduction 01:03 – Investor Anxiety Over Iran War 07:41 – Asset Allocation Strategies 14:15 – Where to Invest Amid War? 19:11 – India’s Fiscal & Monetary Safety Nets 25:11 – Financial Influencers 30:30 – Home Loans & Emergency Funds 34:12 – Financial…

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