India aims to become a developed nation by 2047 through ambitious economic expansion, inclusive job creation, skill development, healthcare improvements, and environmentally sustainable growth, as experts emphasise the necessity of extensive reforms beyond mere faster growth. India’s ambition to become…
Razorpay’s AI-powered payments foundation model, trained on four billion transactions, promises to boost success rates, enhance fraud detection, and personalise checkouts in India’s expanding digital economy, signalling a significant technological leap. Razorpay says it has built an artificial intelligence payments…
Gold’s sharp August rally, driven by major institutional buying and geopolitical tensions, suggests a renewed role as a safe haven, though it faces resistance amid stretched momentum and subdued demand in some sectors. Gold’s sharp August recovery is looking less…
Gold prices rose sharply on Monday, driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates steady amid weaker US jobs data and increased buying by the SPDR Gold Trust, signalling renewed investor confidence in the metal’s momentum. Gold…
While switching from regular to direct mutual fund plans can lead to lower costs and higher long-term returns, tax implications often complicate the decision, highlighting the importance of a fully informed, after-tax perspective for Indian investors. Investors who discover that…
Investors often hesitate to switch from regular to direct mutual funds because of perceived tax hurdles, but long-term analysis indicates they may gain significantly on an after-tax basis, especially considering fee savings over time. Switching from regular mutual fund plans…
The National Pension Scheme introduces variable investment options and flexible withdrawal rules, encouraging early participation in retirement planning amid competing financial demands. Retirement planning is often postponed in favour of more immediate demands such as bills, debt repayments, school fees…
Experts advise university students to adopt cautious borrowing and budgeting habits early on, to avoid financial pitfalls and build a foundation for independence and stability. Starting university often forces students into financial choices that can shape the rest of their…
BASE’s PAY ID service celebrates surpassing 20 million user registrations with a two-week promotional campaign featuring social media activities and reward enhancements, marking a significant milestone for the online shopping ecosystem. BASE said on 17 August that PAY ID had…
As immigrant households navigate fluctuating transfer costs and seasonal spending, experts emphasise the importance of budgeting, transparent communication, and comparing transfer options to support overseas relatives effectively without compromising household stability. For many immigrant households in the United States, helping…
