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ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: ‘It’s Active and Passive, Not Active or Passive,’ says Anand Vardarajan, Tata Mutual FundTata Asset Management MD Anand Vardarajan says investors should combine active and passive strategies rather than treat them as rivals. He ...
Nana Patekar death: When the Krantiveer actor talked about walking 8 km for Rs 35 and one meal a day. ‘Humiliation and hunger taught me so much’Nana Patekar, the esteemed actor, sadly passed away at 75 following a cardiac arrest at his Dona Paula residence in Goa. His journey in cin...
ET Interview: India’s aspirational middle class gives it demographic edge, says Verlinvest CEO Roberto ItaliaVerlinvest is planning to invest €1 billion in India over the next five years, reflecting the country's economic dynamism. The firm identif...
India’s operational data centre capacity on track to reach 2 GW by the end of the yearIndia's data centre market added about 130 MW of new capacity in H1 2026 and expects more growth. The total operational capacity is project...
From 'lower middle class' Tamil family, he missed IIT Madras CSE by just 0.01, was rejected by MIT. Today, he is the CEO of a $20 billion AI startupPerplexity cofounder and CEO Aravind Srinivas turned academic setbacks into a remarkable AI career. After missing IIT Madras Computer Scien...
Diwali gifting gets pricier as pistachio, almond rates surge on US-Iran war, higher freight and weak rupeePrices for nuts and dry fruits have increased significantly this festive season due to supply issues. Sourcing challenges from key supplier...
India-US trade talks hit a plateau, with little room left to give or take, says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and addressing trade balance concerns. Financ...
Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran lists 3 priorities to keep India’s growth engine hummingTata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said India’s economy remains robust and resilient despite global uncertainty, with strong domestic dema...
There could be a pretty big global shock, says Nobel laureate & economist Michael SpenceMichael Spence highlights the economic growth of India and China, noting India's potential growth trajectory. He emphasizes India's advance...
Quant Mutual Fund says investors should stay agile in portfolio allocation amid market shiftsThe fund house noted that the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East had entered its eighth month and resulted in severe disruptions to glo...
‘Productivity growth in consumer services is powering India’s rise’Dani Rodrik highlights the relationship between ending poverty, boosting the global middle class, and addressing climate change. He emphasi...
SAF production: Air France-KLM to seek alliances in IndiaAir France-KLM is set to increase its weekly flight frequency in India from 42 to 54. This decision aligns with the growing demand for pass...
‘Fat Dogs Of Delhi’: Meet the chubby canines competing for the crown of Delhi’s fattest dogIn an amusing twist, voters in Delhi are now involved in the 'Fat Dogs of Delhi' contest, a quirky competition to find the city's chubbiest...
Not the government: The hidden tax draining India's middle class money
Equities must remain in retirement portfolio despite market swings: Judy Hsu, Standard CharteredJudy Hsu, the CEO of Standard Chartered, highlights the critical role of equities in retirement portfolios despite current market fluctuati...
High gold prices offer jewellers a silver lining this festive seasonSilver, once secondary to gold in Indian jewellery, is emerging as a bigger choice this festive sale season as high gold prices push middle...
‘The Family Man movie' next after Mirzapur success? Manoj Bajpayee’s popular OTT series reportedly heads to theatresThe creators of The Family Man are considering a transition to the big screen with a possible theatrical film adaptation. Their primary foc...
CBSE Class 12 fresh exams: Board to hold exams for students in 7 West Asian countries whose papers were cancelled; no fee to be chargedCBSE will conduct fresh Class 12 examinations for eligible students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE whose r...
The muddled class: The middle class is becoming too large and too diverse to offer a clear view of the consumerIndia's middle class now forms a majority, making income categories less informative. Household consumption patterns shift significantly af...
What does ‘middle class’ really mean in India? Even Rs 2.5 lakh monthly earners say they are not ‘rich’. 3 factors can explain whyWhat does it actually take to be considered rich in India? A monthly income of Rs 2.5 lakh may sound high, but for many people it still doe...