To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Banks court wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit driveIndian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Two people earn Rs 40 lakh a year, but vastly different wealth. CA shares the hidden fact that separates wealthy from othersHigh salaries don't guarantee wealth; financial management is key. CA Nitin Kaushik highlights that individuals earning the same amount can...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
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, ...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his alliesPresident Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealing...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
To give, first get to know: Why India’s everyday generosity matters more than everIndia witnesses widespread everyday giving, with households contributing billions annually. While generosity is abundant, most gifts are ad...
21 May, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
The hidden 401(k) transformation Wall Street wants could fuel economic growth — but experts warn Americans may face greater retirement dangersTrump 401(k) private market investments are becoming one of the biggest retirement and economic debates in the United States. The White Hou...
18 May, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
CA explains the money management strategy that separates the rich from others. How they use debt to build more wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has explained how wealthy people often use debt as a strategic financial tool instead of fearing it. Acc...
09 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
AIF returns explained: Why high alpha may exist on paper, not in cash returned to investorsAlternative Investment Funds have delivered an average alpha of 9% over the Sensex, but most of that exists only in valuations, not in cash...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Social Security 2027 crisis update: $190B cuts, $50K benefit cap proposal—are wealthy retirees about to face payment limits now?The Social Security proposal 2026 could reshape retirement payouts fast. New data shows up to $190 billion may be cut in ten years. The pla...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.43 AM IST
India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: OxfamAn Oxfam report highlights the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) tax advice. India received the most regressive recommendations between 2...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Trump revives, then discards, then revives again idea of taxing rich in big GOP billDonald Trump seems to waver on raising taxes for the wealthy. He fears political backlash, recalling George H.W. Bush's broken promise. Tru...
09 May, 2025, 10.39 PM IST
Wealthy farmers must pay taxes: Closing the income gap for a fairer IndiaIndia plans to tax wealthy farmers to address economic inequality and generate revenue. This policy targets around 5 million farmers earnin...
30 Sep, 2024, 10.50 PM IST
Budget 2023 should rationalise, standardise capital gains tax, and re-index its long-term benefitsRationalising and standardising tax rules for capital gains by streamlining the holding period, unifying tax rates across various asset cla...
18 Jan, 2023, 11.36 PM IST
Biden's capital gains tax plan fixes nothingThe capital gains tax rate has historically been lower than taxes on ordinary income, which is the taxes paid on salary or business income....
24 Oct, 2020, 04.33 PM IST