Retiring with an EMI? Here's when it can make sense and when it could derail your retirementRetiring debt-free is an ideal goal, but not always achievable or necessary. Experts suggest focusing on EMI affordability rather than comp...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Rs 20 lakh wedding, 500 guests and 48 hours later, nothing. Bengaluru CA warns against impressing relatives: ‘What are you actually buying?’A Bengaluru-based CA and former KPMG and Deloitte employee warned against spending Rs 20 lakh on lavish weddings to impress relatives. She ...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Swiggy Q1 losses narrow; Groww founders plan new fundHappy Friday! Swiggy lowered its losses in the April-June quarter as revenue rose. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
31 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Nearly half of NRI property owners are looking to diversify their investment in properties in India: ReportNearly half of NRI property owners seek investment diversification in India now. Most properties entering the sale pipeline are residential...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Eligible for 75% EPF balance withdrawal and planning to do so? Think again and find out how much it will cost you to rebuild itNew EPF withdrawal rules offer greater flexibility for salaried employees. Experts caution against withdrawing retirement savings premature...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Senior citizen FD rates 2026: Use an FD calculator to maximise your retirement returnsSenior citizens can earn up to 7.75% p.a. on Bajaj Finance fixed deposits. An online calculator helps estimate maturity amounts for retirem...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
CA says Rs 8 crore won't make you financially free if you lack this one thingCA Nitin Kaushik says having Rs 8 crore in real estate and EPF does not guarantee financial freedom if you lack liquid cash. Sharing his vi...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Titan says Noel Tata to retire as vice-chairman in November 2026Noel N. Tata will retire as Titan vice-chairman in November 2026. He is stepping down in accordance with the Tata Group's retirement policy...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
EPF vs mutual funds: Which is better for retirement? EPFO compares returns, tax, pension benefits and riskThe Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments with market-link...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Does being rich make you a better investor? Why HNIs often become vulnerable and a better target for wealth managerBeing rich does not automatically make you a better investor. It just means that you get sold to differently. And it makes you more vulnera...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Want to retire rich and fund your child's education? Start early, says portfolio doctorNot many investors know whether they have invested in the right funds and if their fund portfolio is on track. The Portfolio Doctor assesse...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
EPF calculator: How much PF corpus can you generate with Rs 25,000 basic pay and 30 years of service?An Employees Provident Fund subscriber could accumulate over Rs 1.12 crore in 30 years. This significant corpus is projected with a Rs 25,0...
25 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Retirement planning at 50: How a Rs 1.3 crore bond portfolio can generate nearly Rs 1 lakh a monthFinancial experts say retirement planning should focus on purpose-driven portfolios rather than arbitrary corpus targets. A balanced mix of...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Where to invest Rs 10 lakh for maximum advantage: equity, a hybrid instrument or debt?Financial planning: Investing ten lakh rupees requires aligning financial goals with suitable timeframes. Short-term goals necessitate cons...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
US investors rethink bonds' role as inflation reshapes portfoliosUS investors are reducing bond allocations and increasing inflation-sensitive assets. This shift aims to diversify portfolios against marke...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Will a Rs 42,500 monthly SIP with a 10% annual step-up help you retire early?A 35-year-old investor from Hyderabad, aiming to retire in the next 10 years, sought expert advice on whether his Rs 42,500 monthly SIP por...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Most people don't fail to build wealth because they earn less, says CA. Here's what holds them backCA Nitin Kaushik says most people fail to build wealth not because they earn less, but because they rely on motivation instead of systems. ...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.37 PM IST