Imagine a card with 20 holes. Each hole is an investment you can make in your life. Punch one, and it has gone forever. That is Warren Buffett’s “20 punch card rule.” in the simplest terms. It is a simple idea that makes you pick investments wisely. In India, where IPOs flare up and the
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is expected to harden India’s marine insurance market, with annual premiums of over ₹5,000 crore. Industry players are warning of a spike in freight costs and insurance premiums due to mandatory war cover for vessels transiting the Red Sea en route to West Asia and Europe. A spokesperson
Buying a luxury independent floor in South Delhi just got a lot more expensive. Property prices in the region have jumped between 64% and 105% in the last three years, according to a new report by Golden Growth Fund (GGF), a Category-II real estate-focused Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). According to the report, in Category-A colonies
The Centre has given the green light to the 8th Pay Commission, which is set to revise pay and pensions for over 1 crore employees and retirees. The revised pay structure is expected to come into force from January 1, 2026. ALSO READATM withdrawals, other banking services to be costlier from July 1 – here’s
If you think that RBI’s repo rate cut affects only loans, then this news is important for you. In the last 5 months, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut a total of 100 basis points i.e. 1% in three monetary policy meetings (MPC). Its direct impact is now visible on the interest rates
In today’s fast-paced world, planning for retirement is crucial for everyone, especially for those in their 20s and 30s who’ve just begun their financial journey. For many, the figure of Rs 1 crore has long symbolised financial success. From childhood, we’ve heard that becoming a “crorepati” means you’ve made it. But in the world of
State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced its savings bank account interest rate to 2.5% for all account balances, effective June 15. This change follows a 50 basis point reduction in the repo rate by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week. Last time SBI cut savings bank rates was on October 15, 2022
A few years ago, a friend faced a sudden job loss in Mumbai. And with the high rentals in Mumbai, clubbed with the astronomical cost of living in general, life became tough. So, with rent due and not much savings to fall back on, he maxed out his credit card, paying huge sums in interest
What would you do if you were fired today? Would you spiral into panic or pause in relief? In a raw and unnervingly honest Reddit post, a 36-year-old man from North Delhi lays bare his financial life after getting fired. But this isn’t a sob story. It’s something more jarring: a confession, an audit of
E-commerce giant Flipkart has rolled out a new liquidity event for eligible employees holding vested stock options. Employees who were with the company between July 6, 2022, and July 5, 2025, will have the option to sell up to 5% of their vested ESOPs, according to an internal email to staff from CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy.
Gold investors are experiencing a strong bull run, vindicating their strong belief in the yellow metal. The performance of gold over the last ten years has been staggering, and long-term investors in gold have made a good profit. But, wait. Gold has never been a popular investment option for most retail investors. A chunk of
The recent changes made by the government in the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) rules have come as a big relief, especially for salaried people who want to buy a house for the first time but have been finding it difficult to arrange for the down payment. Now, employees will be able to withdraw money from
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has named Priya Nair as its next Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, as no woman has held the top post at HUL before. She will take charge on August 1, replacing Rohit Jawa, who is stepping down on July 31. Jawa
