RBI's foreign capital push reflects rising inflation, slowing growth concerns: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India is introducing new measures to attract foreign investment. This move aims to tackle rising inflation, slowing eco...
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
Samsung’s $416,000 chip worker bonuses may reshape labour battles in South KoreaSamsung Electronics has agreed to a significant bonus deal with its union, a move that could reshape wage bargaining in South Korea. Memory...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
India's demand-side push could build USD 37.8 billion forex shield as high oil prices threaten fiscal stability: Brickwork RatingsWith crude prices likely to stay above USD 100 per barrel for the rest of 2026 and the rupee under pressure near INR 95/USD, Brickwork Rati...
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midtermsVoters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a ma...
India’s new safe harbour rules create fresh tax dilemma for multinationals, GCCsMultinationals in India are reassessing their tax strategies. A new safe harbour regime offers lower margins for IT and ITeS services. Comp...
SIP vs RD: With Rs 10,000 monthly investment, where can you make more money in 10, 15 and 20 years?Choosing between SIPs and Recurring Deposits (RDs) for regular investment presents a common dilemma. While RDs offer predictable, fixed ret...
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
Sebi offers a way over FPI tax rule hurdleIn a bid to streamline tax compliance, India's markets regulator Sebi is actively negotiating with the CBDT, the country’s tax authority. T...
'I need a place I can call home': Bengaluru woman, 31, earning Rs 2.6 lakhs per month, wonders if she can afford Rs 2.3 crore homeA Bengaluru woman's query about affording a 2.3 crore home highlights a common dilemma for high earners. Despite a strong income and saving...
Rs 1.3 lakh income, Rs 1.2 crore house: 29-year-old techie debates buying vs renting amid EMI trap fears and layoffsA 29-year-old tech professional earning ₹1.3 lakh a month has sparked an online discussion after sharing his confusion over buying a ₹1.2 c...
‘A $50 loyalty tax’: HR pressured staff to fund CEO's lavish birthday or risk being labeled ‘poor cultural fit’An employee’s post on Reddit has sparked debate after claiming HR pressured staff to contribute $50 each for a CEO’s “surprise” birthday gi...
Resident or not? Overstaying NRIs in a fix over status in tax returnsAs the September 30 deadline for tax filing approaches, many are in a dilemma over whether to call themselves ‘resident’ or ‘NRI’.Once a re...