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What is the proposed $2,400 Social Security increase? Is it separate from the annual COLA, and when could beneficiaries actually receive the extra $200 each month?Have you heard about Senator Bernie Sanders’ proposal for a new Social Security hike? His plan would add $200 to monthly benefits, which co...23 Sep, 2026, 10.15 PM IST- Look beyond premiumisation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to India IncSitharaman made a strong pitch for better-governed family businesses and greater corporate spending on research and development. She said t...23 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...23 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Social Security October 2026 payments: Why SSI gets two checks, the calendar twist behind the second deposit and what the 2027 COLA could changeOctober brings the next round of Social Security payments after the Sept. 23 deposit. Regular benefits will arrive on Oct. 14, 21 and 28, b...23 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Sitharaman urges India Inc to resolve differences before taking disputes to courtFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian corporates to strengthen internal governance, engage constructively with regulators and re...22 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- India’s next consumption wave can’t be built for urban elite alone: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged corporate India to look beyond affluent urban consumers. Rising incomes will drive future consump...22 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
- The muddled class: The middle class is becoming too large and too diverse to offer a clear view of the consumerIndia's middle class now forms a majority, making income categories less informative. Household consumption patterns shift significantly af...22 Sep, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
- €70k salary, €1.5k rent, 40% tax: Bengaluru techie who lived in Germany for 6 years gives reality check on moving abroad. ‘Think twice’.A Bengaluru-based tech professional opened up about his six-year stint in Germany, highlighting how taxes and everyday expenses affected hi...20 Sep, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- UPI fee: Why govt is putting a price on big merchant paymentsThe National Payments Corporation of India, which operates the UPI network, said the revenue will support investment in infrastructure resi...16 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- Credit for the next 50 crore: How PhonePe’s new co-branded cards target India’s underservedAt GFF 2026, PhonePe unveiled a suite of co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, plus the Wishcard for consumers with limited or no...15 Sep, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Global Market: China’s AI boom lifts factory output as property slump deepensChina's industrial output accelerated in August, supported by strong demand for AI-related technology and advanced manufacturing. However, ...15 Sep, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- Rs 80,000 crore digital ad pie: Karan Taurani spots a hidden profit lever in new-age stocksIndia’s new-age internet companies may be sitting on a profit engine that investors are still not fully pricing in: advertising.15 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
- TVK’s Rs 79,219 crore spending push raises fresh concerns over Tamil Nadu financesThe Tamil Nadu government announced a massive Rs 79,219 crore budget for development projects. This spending faces criticism amid concerns ...13 Sep, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- Why professional haircare is emerging as India’s next big beauty playThe landscape of India's salon industry is evolving dramatically, moving past conventional services. Consumers now crave bespoke hair and s...12 Sep, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- French food giant Danone eyes India growth without 'burning its wings'Danone aims for India to be a significant long-term growth engine.CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique emphasizes profitable expansion, avoiding r...10 Sep, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
- RBI launches key surveys to get inputs for monetary policyThe Reserve Bank of India has launched three key surveys today. These surveys aim to gauge inflation expectations and consumer confidence a...08 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...08 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
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