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Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...- Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
- Bengaluru CA, an ex-KPMG employee, bought her first iPhone for 'show off'. Now, she has a rule for her every luxury purchaseBengaluru CA Meenal Goel revealed her first luxury purchase, an iPhone, was driven by insecurity. She felt out of place at KPMG and bought ...
- No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
- 20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
- For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
- Beyond fast-moving CGs for quick-comThe quick commerce sector for consumer goods in India is on an impressive growth trajectory, but it grapples with daunting challenges. Comp...
- Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: ReportIndia must adopt tax moderation and targeted import curbs to boost exports and shield against the West Asia crisis. A report suggests restr...
- Couples and money: Why shared financial decisions, clear spending rules, and transparency matter in relationshipsWithout a definition of priority and discretion, many households suffer from ad hocism. How should they spend for the common good without s...
- Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
- JP Morgan warns of FY27 earnings risk, says Nifty can fall to 20,500 in bear caseJP Morgan has cautioned that India’s FY27 earnings face significant risks from an extended energy and logistics shock linked to the Middle ...
- Gravity-defying Korean stock boom sparks wild Rolex, Bentley luxury shopping spreeSouth Korea's Kospi market surge has fueled a luxury goods boom, with teenagers and young adults leading the spending spree. Pent-up consum...
- D2C brands feel the pinch as consumers cut spendingRising input costs and shrinking demand are squeezing smaller brands, with consumer spending projected to drop 5-6% next quarter. D2C brand...
- Explainer: Why India's higher tariffs are unlikely to dent gold, silver demandIndia has increased import duties on gold and silver to 15 percent. This move aims to reduce imports and protect foreign exchange reserves....
- Rural India, agro chemicals, and value retail: Where Aniruddha Naha is putting money to workAniruddha Naha of PGIM India sees opportunity in rural India's revival. He advises investors to build portfolios now for a stronger FY28. N...
- After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
- U.S. Treasury to borrow $2 trillion in 2026 as national debt nears $39 trillion — is America quietly entering a dangerous fiscal crisis beyond Washington’s control?U.S. Treasury is set to borrow over $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a federal deficit exceeding 6% of GDP. The Office of Management and Bu...
- The zero-cost jewelry organizer hiding in your trash can right nowA viral social media trend offers a free, DIY jewelry organizer using recycled toilet paper rolls and a cardboard box. This project, covere...
- Election cash doles may trigger short-term consumption boost in apparel, smartphones, liquor: CEOsCash handouts from recent state elections are expected to boost spending on items like apparel, smartphones, and electronics. Consumers, es...
- Global Markets | Australian shares end lower; softer-than-expected core inflation limits slideAustralian shares closed at a near four-week low on Wednesday but pared early losses after a softer-than-expected measure of core inflation...
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