Living in the land of cheater cockroaches takes guts, spunk & moxieTo learn to cheat in India - in exams or real estate, by overcharging in hospitals or fleecing foreign tourists - is to learn how to surviv...
30 May, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Tax wealthy, not fuel and gold: Former UN Advisor, economist Santosh Mehrotra warns of Rupee slump, job lossesFormer UN Advisor Santosh Mehrotra urged the government to tax the super-rich instead of relying on indirect taxes on fuel and gold, warnin...
16 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
China-like grid planning needed to meet renewable energy goal: MNRE secretaryIndia aims for 1,800 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2050. Achieving this requires a super grid, similar to China's. The government plans ...
11 May, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
‘Most Indians retire asset-rich but income poor’: Edelweiss MF’s Radhika Gupta on retirement planning, SIP resilience, lifecycle funds, and simple investingOne of the industry’s most recognisable voices on investing, Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has helped shape both her fu...
11 May, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
How to use roasted chana in summer meals to beat heatwaves while getting protein & fibreRoasted channa (bhuna chana) is a simple, affordable, and highly effective addition to your summer diet, especially during heatwaves, as it...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Once an institution of warmth and wit, parties are now an embodiment of symbol over experienceA recent party at Gwalior's Jai Vilas Palace offered a glimpse of genuine connection, a stark contrast to years of superficial gatherings. ...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
India's super rich are hiding their income, pay less tax than you thinkRich Indians' tax: A recent study reveals a concerning trend in India: the wealthiest individuals report significantly lower incomes relati...
14 Apr, 2025, 03.04 PM IST
Modi government eyes higher capital gains tax for rich to curb inequalityIndia’s reliance on indirect taxes — levies on consumption — rather than direct taxes on capital is often cited by economists as the main c...
19 Apr, 2023, 05.22 PM IST
India's super-rich now prefer to travel by own jetsAdani Group bought a Bombardier Global 6500 this year while the Poonawallas bought the same aircraft last year. At list prices, the jet can...
17 Nov, 2022, 07.50 PM IST
Decoded: Where are India's super rich migrating and whyOver six lakh Indians have given up their citizenship in the last five years, according to data by the ministry of external affairs, 40% of...
26 Mar, 2022, 03.50 PM IST
Flipkart's IPO plans; windfall for India's super-richFlipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy said at a recent offsite that the company was looking at an IPO around this time next year.
17 Dec, 2021, 06.29 AM IST
Highest personal I-T rate in India still lower than in China, US, South AfricaSitharaman in the Budget proposed to hike surcharge from 15% to 25% on taxable income between Rs 2-5 cr.
07 Jul, 2019, 05.53 PM IST
Family office gains ground among India’s super richFamily offices have a much wider role than that of financial advisers, or even wealth advisers, whose services are used by high net worth i...
04 Dec, 2018, 11.33 AM IST
Super rich Indians' love of stocks dwarfs rest of the worldIndia’s ultra-wealthy population grew 18 per cent between 2016-2017.
08 Mar, 2018, 02.14 PM IST
India’s super-rich club shrinkingCompared to last year, India has 485 fewer super-wealthy individuals, followed by China which lost 265 and Japan which lost 210.
28 Apr, 2013, 01.18 PM IST
Budget 2013: Higher taxes on super rich "politically" correct move, says Azim Premji"It sounds like a right thing to do politically, but I do not actually know if it will come up (in the next Budget)," Premji said.
02 Feb, 2013, 05.05 PM IST
- Welfare schemes: Cabinet seeks clear norms to spot poor
The cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for a head count to identify the poor — including their caste and religion — for better targe...
20 May, 2011, 06.53 AM IST