Will DA hike for central government employees be 3% in June 2026? Here's what latest consumer inflation data suggestsThe April 2026 AICPI-IW data has raised expectations of a possible 3% dearness allowance (DA) hike for central government employees, though...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Inflation and input costs threaten earnings momentum going forward: Dhananjay SinhaIndia Inc. delivered strong March-quarter earnings, surpassing market forecasts. Revenue growth improved, supported by cost savings. Howeve...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
US-Iran conflict adds fresh strain to Pakistan's fragile economyPakistan faces a growing inflation crisis. Tensions between the United States and Iran are driving up fuel prices. This is making daily lif...
31 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Scott Bessent says; claims Tehran facing financial crisisUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of "Operatio...
30 May, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
No house or car. Techie saving Rs 10 lakh a month even refuses to buy a TV or couch. His reason: prioritising hobbies and travelA Meta software engineer earning over Rs 2.5 crore annually lives a minimalist life in the San Francisco Bay Area, foregoing a car, couch, ...
27 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
India's GCC model shifts from cost to capability as AI, talent strains biteIndia's dominance in global capability centres is evolving. These hubs are now integrated, managing complex functions beyond support. Risin...
27 May, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Mutual funds cut exposure to private banks for 2nd straight month in April. Is banking sector under pressure?Mutual funds reduced their exposure to private banks for the second consecutive month in April, driven by tactical rotation and near-term e...
26 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Income rising but savings shrinking? CA explains the ‘middle class trap’ hurting salaried workers but they don't even knowA LinkedIn post by Bengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel has sparked discussion online after she described how many salary hikes today barely keep...
23 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Your monthly spend also decides how soon you can retire: Expense tracking apps, AI tools are changing how Indians investExpense-tracking apps, spreadsheets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) -generated analysis, and budgeting dashboards are not merely bookkeeping ...
18 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Oracle leaves freshers in limbo; D2C carts go coldHappy Friday! Oracle has started pulling back campus offers from top institutes, leaving students caught in the crossfire. This and more in...
15 May, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Need over ₹2 crore for foreign education? From scholarships to SIPs - know the smart ways parents can plan for expensive foreign degreesThe escalating cost of foreign education, often underestimated by Indian parents, necessitates early financial planning. Beyond tuition, ac...
14 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
This HR professional retires at 45 with Rs 1 crore, stops chasing luxury and says he’s happier than ever in DehradunAmit Chilka retired from corporate life at 45 with a Rs 1 crore corpus, challenging the notion that massive wealth is required for early re...
13 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Bengaluru CA decodes why she remained poor despite a great salary: 'Most people don’t stay broke because they earn less….'Chartered accountant Meenal Goel shared her experience of lifestyle inflation, where increased income led to higher spending, leaving her s...
11 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
8th Pay Commission pension update: Fearing losses, why this employee body wants assured pension in New Pension System (NPS)Central government employees are concerned about their NPS retirement corpus due to market fluctuations. The All India NPS Employees Federa...
11 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
‘My salary was not making me rich’: Bengaluru CA shares powerful lesson on why earning more is not enoughProfessionals often mistake salary hikes for financial progress. Meenal Goyal, a Bengaluru CA, shares her experience. She learned that incr...
07 May, 2026, 07.02 PM IST