With Rs 50,000 salary, does a 6-month emergency fund mean having Rs 3 lakh? Practical tips to achieve the right amount6-month emergency fund with Rs 50,000 salary: While calculating the amount, you should count everything that still needs to be paid even wh...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsWhy should one be careful of the market at this juncture? One reason is that stocks are still not cheap. Even after all the nervousness of ...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
US CPI inflation rises as Iran war drives up fuel prices: How higher petrol and diesel costs could hit American householdsAmerican households are facing increased inflation and rising fuel prices just weeks before the midterm elections. Consumer prices rose une...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
IMF's bullish call: Why is India sprinting when the world stumbles?The IMF has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for both FY27 and FY28, highlighting the country's resilience despite higher oil prices an...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Eye on the price: Retail inflation at 5.54% in September, most on new baseIndia's retail inflation increased to 5.54% year-on-year in September, the highest since January. This rise is attributed to higher food pr...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Wallet war: More new things are fighting for every rupee Indians earnIndian Consumer Spending Trends: Indian households are increasingly shifting their consumption patterns, which reflects a richer variety of...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Govt not only 'stealing' votes but also savings: Congress on rise in inflationCongress leader Jairam Ramesh pointed out that inflation is rising, impacting essential goods and public savings. Food inflation surged to ...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%A piece of advice for those who still have the stomach to invest in the current volatile market. Don’t take any price action as the gospel ...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
From gas prices to grocery bills: How Trump’s economic policies are giving Democrats a new midterm campaign weaponRising living costs are becoming a focal point for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. Many voters are linking these economic pressure...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Social Security’s 2027 raise could shrink before it arrives. How Medicare costs may eat into the $72 boostSocial Security’s 2027 COLA could rise by 3.5%, adding about $72 a month to the average retired worker’s benefit. But higher Medicare Part ...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, hits near two-year highIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to ri...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Everyone looks at 2-wheelers and FMCG. Another set that feels the monsoon’s test: 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 33%The monsoon is one influence on rural financial health. It is not a complete predictor of what a lender will earn. Whether good rain become...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Stale crackers and cereal can turn crisp again instead of going in the trash; a few minutes in a 425°F oven can drive off enough moisture to revive the crunchReviving your stale dry snacks, like crackers, is simple and effective. Using an oven to eliminate excess moisture can bring back their del...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
In 2017, London buses ran partly on coffee; bio-bean turned waste grounds into 6,000 litres of oil, enough to fuel one bus for one year, the firm saysAs a secondary use, London is looking at turning discarded coffee grounds into biofuel for public transport. British start-up bio-bean has ...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz, uranium and oil prices: The three issues now standing between Trump and an Iran war dealEfforts to resolve the US-Iran war are heavily influenced by Iran's nuclear program and shipping routes. The Strait of Hormuz plays a cruci...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Social Security’s 2027 “Trump Bump” could be big: How much could your check rise, and what’s the catch for retirees?Social Security checks are likely expanding next year. The exact increase remains weeks away, but early data points toward a 4.7% Cost-of-L...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST