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
From crypto bets to SIPs, young India finds its money habitYoung investors are embracing Systematic Investment Plans for disciplined wealth creation. Data shows a significant rise in SIPs among thos...
30 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge RatingsIndia’s housing market is seeing a structural shift towards premium and luxury homes, with affordable housing losing share in new launches....
29 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Bengaluru startup founder sells Mumbai's ₹1.8 crore property to buy a bike, explains why it's not a 'stupid' decisionBengaluru-based Dukaan co-founder and CTO Subhash Choudhary revealed that he sold his ₹1.8 crore Mumbai house to buy a Ducati XDiavel. He s...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
VCs step up wealthtech bets; Blinkit freezes new launchesInvestors are pouring fresh capital into wealthtech startups as demand for financial products grows. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
25 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Bengaluru techie says Rs 1.8 lakh salary meant nothing when the hospital bill came knockingA Bengaluru techie earning Rs 1.8 lakh a month shared on Reddit how his father's sudden medical emergency exposed his lack of liquid saving...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
UPI transactions in value terms witnesses more than 4,000 fold jump over the decadeUPI has completed 10 years, with annual transaction value soaring from ₹0.07 lakh crore in FY17 to around ₹314 lakh crore in FY26. Transact...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Indian man moves back to India after 20 years in Australia with his Australian wife, know whyAn Indian family is leaving Australia for India after two decades abroad, choosing to make the move despite the uncertainty that comes with...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Bengaluru techie couple spends Rs 1.7 lakh a month, Rs 60,000 rent, Rs 75,000 on travel...A Bengaluru-based techie shared a detailed breakdown of her and her husband's Rs 1.7 lakh monthly expenses, including Rs 60,000 on rent, Rs...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Bengaluru private schools charge lakhs, teachers earn ₹30,000, less than house maids: Viral postTeacher's salary less than a maid? A viral post has sparked debate in Bengaluru over private school fees, teacher salaries and the quality ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Bengaluru BBA student works as app-based bike taxi driver for 3 months, shares what he earned and learned about gig economyA Bengaluru BBA student spent three months working as a Rapido captain during his college vacation to understand the gig economy from a wor...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Shower steam burns Rs 1.3 lakh hole in woman’s pocket after fire alarm goes offAn Indian woman living in Australia, identified as Vamika, has claimed she was charged A$1,800, around Rs 1.3 lakh, after steam from a five...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Man missed Bengaluru-Delhi IndiGo flight after bus took different route; court orders Rs 73,000 compensationA district consumer commission has ordered Greenline Travels to pay compensation after finding the bus operator deficient in service for ca...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Should I sell my flat and invest to earn interest, or keep it and earn rent in my retirement?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I own a two-bedroom flat in Bengaluru, which is about 10 years old, and have no outstanding loan. I am a senior c...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Is Gen Z bad at saving money? Rs 5,000 loan request makes 26-year-old question how youngsters use lavish lifestyles to hide empty savingsA recent Reddit discussion has sparked a debate over Gen Z’s relationship with money, spending habits and financial discipline. What began ...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
How much does it cost to move into A 3BHK in Bengaluru? Couple reveals full breakdown of their ₹2.53 lakh expensesA couple residing in Bengaluru recently disclosed their relocation costs amounting to ₹2.53 lakh for a new three-bedroom apartment. Signifi...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Bengaluru bachelor reveals he spent Rs 12 lakh in 2 years on living expensesA Bengaluru resident spent approximately twelve lakh rupees over two years. His monthly expenses as a bachelor in the city reached nearly f...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST