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Over 10% of luxury home sales now come from NRIs across key global markets: Whiteland's Sudeep BhattIndia's luxury housing market is experiencing a structural transformation, attracting significant global capital, particularly from Non-Res...
'You aren't successful if you need Rs 3 lakh a month just to survive': CA explains the hidden trap of lifestyle inflationUrban professionals are increasingly trapped by rising lifestyle costs, not low income, according to Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. He...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 26%The bulls, who were making a comeback attempt after the US-Iran peace deal, have been hit by the global meltdown in IT services stocks. As ...
India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warnsIndia faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary ...
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...
Pune couple spends Rs 2.2 lakh a month despite paying Rs 1,800 to maid and driving an EV. Here’s where the money goesA Pune couple's Rs 2.2 lakh monthly expenditure is sparking debate on urban Indian living costs. Despite cooking at home and using an EV, h...
From Rs 50,000 rent to Rs 27,000 grocery: Newlywed Gurgaon couple's Rs 1.6 lakh monthly budget goes viralA Gurugram couple's monthly expenses have gone viral on Instagram. Their detailed breakdown offers a look at urban living costs. Rent and g...
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
From Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh salary, still broke? CA warns about a dangerous money habit that can destroy your financesA chartered accountant warns that rising salaries can lead to financial stress if spending increases at the same pace. Many professionals u...
Luxury schools, big EMIs, premium vacations: CA warns why not low income but expensive expectations is a financial riskUrban Indian professionals face a new financial risk. High salaries no longer guarantee peace of mind. Rising lifestyle expectations trap m...
‘Your parents had pensions. You probably won’t’: CA warns millennials and Gen Z about delaying investmentsYoung earners today face a stark reality. Unlike their parents, they likely won't have pensions. With longer life expectancies, saving for ...
SIP without outcome: Many investors do it randomly without linking to life goals; how to make it workMost people do not underinvest because they are unaware of the reality or are careless. They underinvest because nobody showed them the fut...
Why Rs 40 LPA earners don’t feel richer than Rs 20 LPA earners. CA explains the hidden reasonHigh salaries do not always bring financial peace. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains how lifestyle inflation traps urban professi...
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...
Why luxury real estate remains a favourite among India’s rich despite macro & rate hike concernsIndia's luxury housing market defies global economic headwinds, driven by affluent buyers and NRIs seeking lifestyle upgrades and wealth pr...
Buying vs renting a home: ₹1 crore home today or ₹6 crore corpus after 20 years - how the strategy of renting and investing may beat buying a house in IndiaBuying a home in Indian metros is an emotional decision, but financial realities are shifting. Renting and investing the difference between...
Rs 45 lakh city salary vs Rs 8 lakh village income: Bengaluru techie shares why assets, not salary, determine real wealthA viral post by Bengaluru techie Sakshi highlights how owning assets, not just high salaries, builds true wealth. Her village cousin, earni...
This HR professional retires at 45 with Rs 1 crore, stops chasing luxury and says he’s happier than ever in DehradunAmit Chilka retired from corporate life at 45 with a Rs 1 crore corpus, challenging the notion that massive wealth is required for early re...
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
You need nearly Rs 7 crore to raise a child in an Indian metro: Oxford trained financial advisor's viral video sparks debateRaising a child in an Indian metro city could cost Rs 6.75 crore over 21 years. Financial advisor Udayan Adhye highlights education inflati...