The cookie jar: Rs. 403 crore of expected losses simply disappeared, and turned into profit. Nobody had earned a rupeeA provision is simply management's estimate of a future cost the company can already see coming: Repairs under warranty, a lawsuit it might...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos may rally over 21%, according to analystsWith the US market shedding weight overnight, the probability is high that Thursday will see another day of choppy trading. The best way to...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
₹79 lakh more at retirement? How a small monthly VPF contribution can boost your retirement corpusVoluntary Provident Fund offers a stable retirement savings avenue for salaried employees. Additional VPF contributions can significantly g...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Rs 97,500 monthly SIP & over Rs 2 crore corpus at 62? Expert suggests portfolio rejig for NRI investor to reach Rs 3 crore goalAs retirement approaches, a non-resident Indian (NRI) investor with a target of Rs 3 crore seeks guidance from a financial expert. The advi...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Guest and temporary teachers: How to build financial security with job uncertaintyThough the integration of temporary faculty reduces the teaching burden for the university’s permanent staff, the former often get the shor...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Rs 11 crore corpus at 36, yet they are scared to quit their jobs: Bengaluru couple faces the biggest FIRE dilemmaA Bengaluru couple, both 36, has built a Rs 11 crore liquid corpus after starting their careers in 2009 with a combined Rs 1.9 LPA salary. ...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Over Rs 1 crore invested in mutual funds, NPS, PPF and FDs: Should this PSU banker increase equity exposure with 18 years to retirement?A 42-year-old PSU bank chief manager, who recently welcomed twins, sought a review of his family’s financial portfolio. With around 18 year...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk | Rupee at 96: Why NRIs should think twice before sending more money to India, says Sachin SawrikarWhile a weaker rupee means more rupees for every dollar remitted, it can also erode the dollar value of INR-denominated investments over ti...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Chennai couple got laid off from job. They have Rs 1.7 cr, no home loan and Rs 9 lakh annual expenses. But there’s one big riskA Chennai couple was laid off after building a Rs 1.7 crore financial corpus and paying off their home. According to Gurgaon-based financia...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Explained: 5 reasons why skipping SIPs may affect your long-term wealth creationRegular SIP investing helps investors benefit from compounding, rupee-cost averaging and financial discipline. While missing one instalment...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Capital gains tax on FPIs comes in the way of India’s ambition to become a global investment hubIndia faces a policy choice regarding capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors. Removing this tax could significantly lower India's...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
CA challenges ‘buy your home early’ advice: Why your 30s should focus on wealth buildingCA Nitin Kaushik challenges the advice to buy a home early, arguing that ages 25 to 40 should prioritise asset accumulation. He recommends ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
From gold and LIC policy to SIPs and crypto: How investment habits changed from Boomers to Millennials to Gen ZModern Indians are redefining investment strategies; rather than saving first, the youth now prioritise their financial goals before choosi...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsLooking at what happens in the short term is important, as it does have an impact on stock prices. But also always keep an eye on the macro...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
India won political freedom in 1947. Financial freedom is the next frontierNavneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC AMC, writes on how Indian households are building financial freedom through capital markets, UPI, and sys...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Financial wellbeing at workplace: Planning for retirement, child's education still top challenge for employees; here's how it can changeFinancial action is moving faster than financial preparedness among employees, with many investing, exploring new opportunities, and thinki...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Big age gap between children? Here’s what it means for your retirement, education planning, and family financesIndia’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller ...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST