How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spendingIn a significant dialogue, US Treasury Secretary Bessent encouraged Japan to implement reforms in its fiscal and monetary policies. Aiming ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Restaurants, cafes rule out menu price hikes in festive quarter despite UPI MDR levy and rising food inflationRestaurants will likely avoid menu price increases this holiday season. Rising input costs and inflation have already impacted the food ser...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as dou...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- Psychology says people who spend generously on friends may be getting something money can’t buy
Over time, generosity can become a familiar way of expressing affection and maintaining closeness. People communicate care differently: one...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 from Rs 15,000The government has increased the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly. This significant move aims to expand social security cov...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Global Market: Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan, targets bigger push into technologyHong Kong has unveiled its first Five-Year Plan through 2030, targeting higher innovation spending and greater investment in AI, robotics, ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Psychology says people who always keep a lot of cash in their wallets may be seeking more than financial securityPeople may carry cash for very different reasons. For some, it is a practical way to control spending; for others, it provides reassurance ...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
A 75-year-old Chinese woman spends Rs 4.3 crore of her life savings on beauty treatments, including a Rs 5.7 lakh lip tattoo; forced to sell jewellery to pay rentAn elderly woman in China spent her entire life savings on beauty treatments. She paid approximately Rs 4.3 crore for various procedures at...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Investors nervous about AI spending slowdown after industry warningsRecent dire pronouncements about AI potentially endangering humanity were followed over the weekend by calls from AI leaders, including Ant...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
His son discovered crores only after his death: Chennai financial advisor shares the money mistake one generation keeps makingChennai-based financial advisor B Padmanaban shared a story about a father who accumulated deposits, investments and properties worth crore...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Bill Gates: "But I hope you’ll spend more time and energy supporting whatever you’re in favour of than opposing..." Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shares a powerful life lesson on why supporting what you believe in can matter more than constantly opposing what you dislikeQuote of the Day by Bill Gates: Bill Gates' quote "But I hope you’ll spend more time and energy supporting whatever you’re in favor of than...
13 Sep, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
ITC expects Aashirvaad brand to double consumer spends to Rs 20,000 crore in 5 yearsITC's Aashirvaad brand expects consumer spending to double to twenty thousand crore rupees. This growth will occur over the next five years...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
TVK’s Rs 79,219 crore spending push raises fresh concerns over Tamil Nadu financesThe Tamil Nadu government announced a massive Rs 79,219 crore budget for development projects. This spending faces criticism amid concerns ...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Gen Z seem richer than they really are, claims Bengaluru man: ‘They splurge Rs 500 on avocado toast but can’t buy…’; studies say it’s not mindless spendingGen Z are more likely to splurge big on treats such as avocado toasts and matcha tea than buy a home or a car. This is not just mindless bu...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Oracle to spend $700 million more on restructuring costs as it ramps up AI spendingIn a bid to enhance its AI capabilities, Oracle has decided to raise restructuring costs by $700 million, making the total amount for its f...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Oracle rises as AI-fueled backlog growth deflects spending worriesOracle shares rose 3% in early trading after a $26 billion increase in its revenue backlog eased concerns over its debt-funded AI spending....
11 Sep, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Indian households shift spending towards discretionary goods, servicesHousehold spending shows a shift towards non-essential goods and services. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco spending saw significant growth,...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.31 PM IST