For a 42-year-old with ₹2 crore in fixed deposits, buying a home, taking a mortgage, waiting or relying on inheritance can alter the retirement timetable more than investment returns alone. By the end of this stage of the case study,…
Ottawa and New Delhi are stepping up negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, targeting a deal that could help more than double bilateral trade by 2030. Canada and India are moving to accelerate talks on a long-discussed trade pact,…
The new Tatkal NPS feature lets eligible BHIM users open a pension account from their phones with an initial contribution of ₹250, removing much of the paperwork and branch visits traditionally involved. India has taken a fresh step towards making…
Pharmaceutical and financial stocks dragged Indian benchmarks lower, while hotter-than-expected US inflation raised concerns that interest rates could remain elevated for longer. Indian equities are set for another cautious session after a weak close on Wednesday, as selling pressure in…
Delhi’s new 10-year industrial policy targets technology-led sectors and sets aside ₹1,000 crore to help smaller firms modernise, improve efficiency and create jobs. Delhi has approved a new industrial policy that sets out a 10-year plan to reshape the capital’s…
Processing fees, GST and lost upfront discounts can turn a seemingly interest-free purchase into a more expensive one, but instalments may still make sense when preserving an emergency cash buffer matters more. When a retailer offers a no-cost EMI, the…
The failure of fintech middleman Synapse left customers unable to access savings and exposed gaps in the records banks rely on to track consumer money. A Maryland teacher’s complaint to a federal bankruptcy court in California captured the human cost…
The capital’s new 10-year industrial policy prioritises technology, data centres, healthcare and modern manufacturing while offering incentives for investment, hiring and cleaner production. Delhi has approved a new industrial policy that aims to remake the capital’s manufacturing base over the…
Vodafone Idea shares remained under pressure despite heavy trading, as investors weighed the telecom company’s funding needs, network expansion and prospects for an operational turnaround. Vodafone Idea shares stayed under pressure on October 14, 2026, as investors weighed the telecom…
The ‘life rate’ blends every loan and credit balance into one figure, revealing whether paying down expensive existing debt may matter more than waiting for mortgage rates to fall. Many households fixate on the headline mortgage rate while overlooking the…
