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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...
Commodity Talk | Gold isn't the only story: Why copper, energy and other commodities are gaining portfolio relevance, says Dr. Joseph ThomasGold remains the traditional hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but the opportunity set is becoming much broader. Copper, for instanc...
Part 'cream' from Dalit quota mix: Why Chirag Paswan & Jitan Ram Manjhi are clashing over SC reservationsA lively discussion among Dalit leaders is underway regarding the sub-classification of Dalits and the implementation of a creamy layer pri...
15-year-olds are reading, calculating and reasoning worse than ever, thanks to AI, OECD findsGlobal 15-year-olds show weakest performance in reading, math, and science tests. Reading scores declined significantly, with students now ...
The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...
What should kids study in the age of AI?As AI reshapes entry-level jobs and geopolitical uncertainty clouds overseas education, Indian parents are questioning long-held beliefs ab...
Piyush Goyal urges innovators to build social solutionsPiyush Goyal encouraged innovators to create affordable, sustainable social impact solutions. He highlighted lake cleaning initiatives in h...
In 1979, Rahul Mehta’s parents sold their gold and silver to fund his first semester in America; decades later, he helped establish eight schools across six IITsRahul Mehta, after selling four companies, now invests in India's intellectual capital. His foundation supports academic programs at IITs, ...
From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child healthChildhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing unde...
Jobs, EMIs, kids and ageing parents: Indian man in Norway asks if love should always come with responsibility and guilt and be called sanskarAn Indian man named Vinod, living in Norway for over a decade, compared how the two countries care for ageing parents. In Norway, elderly p...
$40 million Ferrari, $13 million tax twist: 87-year-old billionaire’s charity buy could cut his US tax billHerbert Wertheim purchased a Ferrari electric vehicle for forty million dollars. This significant charitable donation may qualify for a sub...
India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge RatingsIndia’s housing market is seeing a structural shift towards premium and luxury homes, with affordable housing losing share in new launches....
'India is a country ripe for innovation across many facets of our business': Marriott International CEOMarriott sees India as a key growth market, planning significant expansion and new hotel openings. The company is adapting its brands and p...
Earning Rs 1-2 lakh a month in a tier-1 city? Woman says you might still be caught in a "salary trap"A content creator highlighted what she calls the "Rs 1-2 lakh salary trap," arguing that this income range, while seemingly comfortable, le...
India overtakes China in premium intercontinental demand: Lufthansa ExecLufthansa Group executive says tronger passenger and premium demand makes India an attractive market. India is now Lufthansa's second-large...
ETMarkets NRI Talk | Why private credit, REITs and PMS are entering the NRI investment conversation, explains Sumegh BhatiaPrivate credit, REITs, InvITs and PMS are gaining interest for their potential to provide differentiated return streams, contractual cash f...
Congress slams government on 'skyrocketing' price rise, takes swipe over 'achche din' promiseThe Congress party has criticized the central government for escalating inflation rates. Onion prices have significantly increased, impacti...
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
ET World Leaders Forum: Trust-based reforms transformed India’s middle class, says PM ModiPrime Minister Modi highlighted India's transformative reforms and trust-based governance. He noted significant changes for the middle clas...
Study says you can earn over $200,000 and still be middle class in these 5 US statesMiddle-class income classifications differ widely throughout the United States, with Massachusetts leading the charge for the upper echelon...