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India has to invest in deep tech capabilities, build globally competitive products: Neelkanth MishraSenior economist Neelkanth Mishra urged IIT Gandhinagar graduates to foster a domestic innovation ecosystem and invest in deep tech. He emp...20 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST- Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
- Is Rs 1 crore really enough for retirement? CA calls it a ‘retirement trap’?A Rs 1 crore retirement corpus is a 'trap', not a milestone, warns Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. With 6% inflation, its purchasing po...13 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | India scores 6-7/10 on growth durability, but the real problem runs deeper, says Nomura's Aurodeep NandiIndia's strong GDP growth hides underlying fragilities. Economist Aurodeep Nandi warns that without boosting domestic demand and investing ...12 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- China escaped middle income trap but India still stuck in it; 4 economists debate if 6.5% growth is enough for Viksit BharatIndia's economic growth rate is robust, but experts caution it may not be sufficient for significant wealth creation. A key concern is the ...09 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Collapse is near: Trump's window to resolve Iran crisis closing fastWest Asia tensions are escalating, impacting global markets. Iranian attacks and US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil su...04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
- No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...03 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
- Bengaluru techie earns Rs 1.7 lakh a month but still wants to sublet a room in his new home: 'Part of me feels trapped'A Bengaluru tech professional is experiencing significant financial stress after purchasing his first home. Despite a good salary, the home...02 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
- Chasing wealth without a plan can leave you ‘rich and exhausted,’ CA warns as he explains smarter investment strategyChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has explained why building wealth without a long-term financial plan can eventually leave people “rich a...29 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Paying home loan for 30 years? CA explains the hidden trap behind the home loans and the only way to beat itHomebuyers often overlook the true cost of 30-year home loans. Early EMIs primarily pay interest, not principal. Chartered Accountant Nitin...29 May, 2026, 07.24 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
- Rs 1 crore is not enough for retirement? CA explains why Indian middle class needs more money to retireA chartered accountant's assertion that Rs 1 crore is no longer sufficient for a middle-class retirement in India's Tier 1 cities has spark...21 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- Home ownership not a ‘safe asset’ in 2016? CA explains why buying a house has become financially unrealistic for youngstersA post by Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has sparked debate online after he claimed that buying a house in today’s market has become “m...15 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
- Earning Rs 20 lakh can still leave you middle class? CA’s warns about silent money mistakes urban Indians makeMany professionals earn lakhs but face financial anxiety. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns that high salaries can become a 'high-sp...14 May, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- Waiting for higher salary to start saving? CA calls out the biggest money lie middle class Indians believeMany middle-class Indians delay saving, believing higher salaries will naturally lead to financial discipline. However, chartered accountan...13 May, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
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