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Chapter Home raises Rs 63 crore from Bessemer, Stride Ventures, othersThe startup plans to use the capital to strengthen product development, expand into new categories, invest in technology and brand building...22 Oct, 2026, 10.56 AM IST- Social Security gets a 3.6% raise in 2027, but a 22% cut looms by 2032: Could a 40% payroll tax hike make Millennials and Gen Z pay more?Your Social Security payment will rise 3.6% in January 2027, about $75 more a month on average. But the bigger story is 2032, when the reti...22 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- In 1886, Thomas Edison bought a 15-acre estate in New Jersey's Llewellyn Park; today, Glenmont is the only home in the 420-acre community owned by the Park ServiceGlenmont, a Victorian property acquired by Thomas Edison in 1886, serves as a significant historical site. It is located within the private...21 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Gurgaon Electricity Update: New power company, more choice? Eleven Power gets 25-year licence; What it means for 8.3 lakh consumersHaryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted a 25-year electricity distribution licence to Eleven Power for Gurgaon, Manesar, Sohn...20 Oct, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- From free ration to school uniforms, in-kind welfare moves nearly 22 crore Indians to a higher consumption bracketA recent study indicates that nearly 22 crore Indians benefit from free goods and services provided by the government. This includes foodgr...20 Oct, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
- Social Security’s $75 monthly boost has a catch: Why the 2027 COLA may fall short as trust fund depletion loomsRetirees will see a 3.6% boost in their Social Security checks starting January 1. The increase raises the average monthly payment for a re...20 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
- China's economy grows 4.5 pc in Q3 as AI-driven exports offset weak domestic demandThe Chinese economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026. The growth is fuelled by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrast...19 Oct, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Househelp@₹100: The 10-minute boom can't sweep aside a math problemIndia’s instant househelp startups are scaling rapidly by offering affordable, on-demand domestic services, but steep losses and high custo...17 Oct, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- India's cooling problem is becoming an electricity-cost problem, and the AC industry is trying to solve itIndia’s rising temperatures and growing AC adoption: The country's AC market is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years due to ...17 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- 10-minute househelp startups & their crore-sized lossesLatest financials reported by Snabbit and Urban Company on Friday point to heavy cash burn in the race to deliver household services within...16 Oct, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- No crackers, easy on the festival lightsFestival consumption in India is facing challenges due to rising input costs and cautious spending patterns. Companies are experiencing pre...15 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Eye on the price: Retail inflation at 5.54% in September, most on new baseIndia's retail inflation increased to 5.54% year-on-year in September, the highest since January. This rise is attributed to higher food pr...14 Oct, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- 'Small' pains: Inflation squeeze likely to choke FMCG volume growth againIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector is under pressure as inflation reshapes how consumers spend their money. Rather than splurging on...14 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- Social Security commissioner Frank Bisignano makes major claim about program's future ahead of 2027 COLA announcementAmid rising financial pressures, Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano reassures the public about the program's future viability. An...13 Oct, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- Wallet war: More new things are fighting for every rupee Indians earnIndian Consumer Spending Trends: Indian households are increasingly shifting their consumption patterns, which reflects a richer variety of...13 Oct, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- RBI survey: Household inflation expectations hit 10% for next yearIndian households expect inflation to rise to 10 per cent over the coming year, driven by living expenses. The Reserve Bank of India has im...08 Oct, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- Urban households feel the pinch as jobs, prices raise economic worriesMore than 54 percent of urban households believe that economic conditions have worsened over the past year. Concerns regarding employment a...08 Oct, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
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