Rs 12 LPA and stress-free vs Rs 27 LPA and trapped: Two friends reveal the truth about lifestyle inflationAnkit Pandey shared the contrasting financial journeys of two college friends, one earning Rs 12 LPA and another Rs 27 LPA. While the lower...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Bengaluru CA, ex-KPMG employee, thought Rs 1 crore would make her rich. She was wrongHigh salaries do not guarantee financial freedom as lifestyle expenses often increase. Meenal Goel notes that income alone does not determi...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
'It's a gold-plated trap': CA's viral post says Gurgaon's Rs 2-lakh EMI homes are just an illusion of wealth created for neighboursA chartered accountant highlighted Gurgaon's luxury lifestyle as debt-driven. High-earning professionals face large EMIs, trapping them in ...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Companies fold back discounts as cost clouds hang lowCompanies are also putting fewer products on sale, signalling a shift away from aggressive promotions despite ongoing end-of-season sales, ...
11 Jul, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Consumers adjust to a supply squeezeConsumers are increasing borrowing to afford rising prices on electronics and gadgets. Easy digital credit fuels this demand, but household...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Can Kusumgar IPO deliver long-term growth for high risk investors?Kusumgar plans a ₹650 crore offer for sale, reducing promoter stake to 75.4%. The engineered fabrics manufacturer boasts strong EBITDA marg...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Cash transfer schemes for women should be reviewed in light of inflation: PM advisory panelUnconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improveme...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Is your home loan ruling your life? Know the hidden cost of a big EMIMany Indians stretch finances for dream homes, but hefty home loans lead to years of uncomfortable choices. Borrowers face lifestyle compre...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
‘Nobody should be left alone with a strong drug and a printout’: After Ketto, Kunal Kapoor’s next healthcare betAfter helping families finance critical treatments through Ketto, Kunal Kapoor is now focused on preventing those medical emergencies befor...
06 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Kusumgar's Rs 650-crore IPO to open on July 8; entire issue an OFSKusumgar's Rs 650-crore IPO will open for subscription on July 8, with the entire issue structured as an offer for sale. The engineered syn...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Trying to look rich at 30? CA points out a habit which could keep you middle class for lifeChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns that projecting an image of wealth through expensive purchases in one's twenties and thirties can ...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
How should a 45-year-old salaried investor plan early retirement? Expert reviews mutual fund portfolioA 45-year-old salaried investor with a Rs 3 lakh monthly income sought expert advice on whether his mutual fund portfolio can support retir...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Is Rs 2 crore enough for retirement? See the monthly income you can generate and how long your corpus may lastRetirement planning India: Retiring with Rs 2 crore? Experts advise a prudent 3.5-4% withdrawal rate, yielding around Rs 60,000-Rs 70,000 m...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Over 10% of luxury home sales now come from NRIs across key global markets: Whiteland's Sudeep BhattIndia's luxury housing market is experiencing a structural transformation, attracting significant global capital, particularly from Non-Res...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Jodi Picoult: 'A mathematical formula for happiness: Reality divided by Expectations. There were two ways to be happy: improve your reality or lower your expectations' teaches timeless lesson on ideal lifestyles, perfectionQuote of the Day by Jodi Picoult offers a timeless lesson about the relationship between reality and expectations. Happiness is neither ent...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
'You aren't successful if you need Rs 3 lakh a month just to survive': CA explains the hidden trap of lifestyle inflationUrban professionals are increasingly trapped by rising lifestyle costs, not low income, according to Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. He...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
You Do Not Need ₹15 Crore to Retire Comfortably: How Bonds Can Build Predictable Retirement IncomeForget the daunting ₹15 crore retirement myth. For a couple retiring in their early 50s with ₹1 lakh monthly expenses, a ₹4-5 crore corpus ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST