One man spent Rs 18 lakh on coffee at a cafe and stayed broke. Another spent Rs 4.5 lakh only and ended up with Rs 47 lakhA Pune cafe owner's story highlights a powerful financial lesson. One customer spent heavily on expensive items, remaining broke. Another c...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM 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
Think Rs 5,000 SIPs will make you rich? CA says a crucial piece of the puzzle is missingWhile starting a SIP with small amounts is crucial for habit building, a chartered accountant highlights that increasing contributions over...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | 'When you zoom out, things look very good;" Vikas Khemani on the India story every investor needs to hear nowIndia has built a strong foundation for growth over the past decade, according to Vikas Khemani of Carnelian Asset Management. He highlight...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Motilal Oswal shares jump 5% after UBS initiates coverage with 'Buy', sets Rs 1,150 targetShares of Motilal Oswal Financial Services rose sharply on Friday after UBS initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and Rs 1,150 target pric...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
CA believes your monthly salary is one of the least important money numbers. Here's whyEarning a large salary does not automatically mean wealth. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains that focusing on income alone is mis...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
India sees $3 billion debt fundraising rush as yields slump after RBI moves, bankers sayIndian companies are actively raising short-term debt. This surge follows central bank actions that significantly reduced borrowing costs. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
A home that washes, cools and thinks for you: Inside LG's 'Zero Labor Home' vision for IndiaLG Electronics is building a future home powered by artificial intelligence. Intelligent appliances, connected platforms, and robots will w...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Stock-pay boom amplifies US economic drumbeat: Mike DolanRising stock prices are increasingly impacting U.S. worker compensation, particularly in the technology sector, where stock-based compensat...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Regional retail companies chase IPO gold to fund dreamsSmall towns in India are becoming major retail growth centers. This is leading many regional companies to plan initial public offerings. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Motivational Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: "Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference". Powerful lessons on financial responsibilityFormer US President Barack Obama's insight that "money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference" is highly relevant today. Financi...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
PMK urges Centre, state govts to take measures to control construction material costsPMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has urged the central and Tamil Nadu governments to control rising construction material costs. He stated that pr...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
A Rs 10,000 SIP can turn into lakhs. CA shares a simple financial fix that can add Rs 10 lakh to your wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns against 'lifestyle creep,' where salary hikes are absorbed by increased spending, hindering wealth...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Top corporate bonds, long gilts can be a good play as RBI holds ratesThe RBI maintained its repo rate at 5.25% and a neutral stance, raising inflation forecasts due to West Asian conflict-driven oil price hik...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST