India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
You are paying more, not saving: CA Nitin Kaushik explains why 'affordable car' through EMI might be a trapA ₹25,000 monthly car EMI over five years totals ₹15 lakh, but the real cost, including interest and depreciation, is significantly higher....
28 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Four myths about the falling rupee and what India must actually doIndia's rupee is facing pressure from global events. The nation needs a plan to tackle weaknesses that amplify these impacts. Energy indepe...
25 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'The fox exploits the tiger's...' Life lessons on power, deception, leverage, intelligence, workplace politics and why proximity to a boss or leader to intimidate others may not work all the timeChinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of the idiom “The fox exploits the tiger’s ferocity.” The proverb teaches lessons about bor...
15 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Buying vs renting a home: ₹1 crore home today or ₹6 crore corpus after 20 years - how the strategy of renting and investing may beat buying a house in IndiaBuying a home in Indian metros is an emotional decision, but financial realities are shifting. Renting and investing the difference between...
14 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | From Rs 1 crore to Rs 85 crore in 24 years - the power of high-conviction investing, says Alok AgarwalAlchemy Capital Management's Alok Agarwal highlights how a high-conviction, benchmark-agnostic approach has yielded extraordinary long-term...
12 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Swiggy, Urban Company report Q4 losses; Zepto gets IPO nodNew-age companies Swiggy and Urban Company closed the March quarter in the red, even as revenues surged. This and more in today's ETtech To...
08 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Can Rs 1.5 lakh monthly salary afford to buy a home? 30-year-old with Rs 22 lakh savings reopens rent vs buying debateA 30-year-old woman earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month and holding savings of over Rs 22 lakh has sparked an online discussion after questioning...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AIIndia’s IT slowdown, driven by AI-driven automation and shrinking outsourcing demand, is beginning to hit real estate, mortgages, and emplo...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
What’s ailing the growth of passive mutual funds despite rising AUM?When you invest in a passive fund, you are giving up the chances of getting the alpha, i.e. outperformance of your fund over the benchmark....
27 Apr, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
AU SFB Q4 Results: PAT jumps 65% YoY to Rs 832 crore, NII rises 23%AU Small Finance Bank reported a robust 65% year-on-year surge in net profit for the March quarter, reaching Rs 832 crore. The lender also ...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Rs 1 lakh salary, Rs 20k left in 10 days? CA warns of the silent salary trapMany urban professionals earn high salaries but struggle with savings. A chartered accountant highlights a silent salary trap. Fixed expens...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Are loans pushing young earners into a trap? 22-year-old with good salary questions EMI culture. ‘Shouldn't people just save up instead’A 22-year-old earning well sparked an online discussion after questioning the growing reliance on EMIs for big purchases. Sharing a past st...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Is renting a mistake? CA warns how rent vs buying a house is a ‘math trap’ as he breaks down the debateA financial expert challenges the rent-versus-buy debate, suggesting buying might be more advantageous than commonly believed. He argues th...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Quote of the day by Hermann Göring: ‘Guns will make us powerful; butter will only make us fat’ - Hitler's second in command’s unobtrusive take on ‘Gun vs Butter’ model and lesson for households in crisisQuote of the day by Hermann Goering: A historical quote from Hermann Göring, "Guns will make us powerful; butter will only make us fat," hi...
30 Mar, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
CA explains why banks love your savings accounts and you lose the opportunity to make croresBanks utilize fractional reserve banking, lending out most of your deposits while keeping a small reserve. This system generates significan...
12 Dec, 2025, 12.54 PM IST
Ulips versus mutual funds: Which is a better investment to save for your child's education?While saving for your children's future education expenses, a combination of a term plan and investments in mutual funds should work best.
16 Jul, 2018, 06.30 AM IST