Searched for
DISCRETIONARY INCOME
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
PMS vs mutual funds: 5 reasons to invest, and 5 red flags to watchPortfolio Management Services (PMS) offer structural advantages over mutual funds, allowing for concentrated portfolios, significant cash h...
Why a Rs 72,000 crore fund manager refuses to chase defence rally nowICICI Prudential's Mittul Kalawadia advises caution on current market valuations. He notes that future growth is already factored into stoc...
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
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 ...
Portfolio management services explained: How PMS works, its types, costs, and who should investIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
Keenly watching India-US trade deal developments: Brown-Forman India MDBrown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is closely monitoring the India-United States trade deal. Positive signs are emerging for the bil...
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
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 ...
India makes big moves to attract foreign investments in bonds: How will this impact stock market?India has unveiled significant measures to attract foreign investment, including tax exemptions on government securities and increased inve...
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
AI threat overblown: Why Invesco’s Hiten Jain is doubling down on IT stocksInvesco Mutual Fund's Hiten Jain offers a contrarian view, identifying the tech rout as a significant buying opportunity and dismissing bro...
IT needs selectivity, not blind bargain hunting; Energy, defence and healthcare offer better opportunities: Gurmeet ChadhaMarket expert Gurmeet Chadha advises investors to be selective in the IT sector, despite attractive valuations, focusing on stock-specific ...
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...
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...
Gap, American Eagle fall as brand troubles weaken annual forecastsThe results underscore a widening split in consumer spending, with record-low sentiment driven by the Iran war forcing lower-income househo...