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Connected car technologies, enabled by AI, are quietly reshaping how vehicles are designed
Updated : Oct 29, 2025

Driving intelligence: How AI in connected vehicles is shaping the future of automotive value

Proactive service is another area seeing dramatic evolution. AI can predict maintenance needs based on real-world usage, from tyre wear to engine diagnostics, often before the driver even notices.

Ethanol Blending Programme has fundamentally reshaped India’s fuel economy
Updated : Oct 27, 2025

Addressing the current oversupply scenario in India's ethanol industry – A call for immediate and balanced policy action

The Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) is not just a fuel policy. It’s a rural development and climate action initiative that touches every layer of the economy — from farmers and industries to the environment

Isabelle Allen, Global Head of KPMG, on how consumer markets globally have become increasingly complicated (PC: Milind Shelte)
Updated : Oct 27, 2025

Not quick-commerce but obsession for 10-min delivery is proprietary to India: KPMG Global Head Isabelle Allen

"In the Indian context quick commerce exists as a business and also as a channel. One must understand quick commerce is a digital business," said Isabelle Allen.

General insurance is still widely misunderstood as a transactional requirement
Updated : Oct 23, 2025

General insurance secures your family's financial future across generations with lasting protection

Out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare still accounts for 48% of India’s total health spending (National Health Accounts, 2022), forcing families to dip into savings or borrow in times of crisis.

New rules for partial PF withdrawals have sparked debate
Updated : Oct 21, 2025

New rules for partial PF withdrawal are more flexible but use with caution

Frequent or non-essential withdrawals could defeat the purpose of long-term savings.

Avoid these investment mistakes during Diwali festive season
Updated : Oct 18, 2025

Top 5 investment mistakes to avoid during the festival season

The lights, the bonuses, the atmosphere of abundance, it all creates a peculiar mindset where financial decisions feel different

Having car insurance doesn't automatically mean complete protection during road travel
Updated : Oct 17, 2025

Traveling by road this Diwali? Make sure you're insured

Travel insurance often seems relevant only for international trips, but domestic travel insurance serves a distinct purpose during road travel, especially during festivals.

The sheer number of participants in online buying and delivery have made personal data widely accessible
Updated : Oct 17, 2025

Guardians at the gate: Vulnerability and fraud in the digital delivery chain

Rapid digitalisation, global economic uncertainty, and evolving criminal methods are main contributors to rising fraud in digital payments and banking.

Diwali 2025: How to turn the festival of lights into a wealth-building season
Updated : Oct 17, 2025

How millennials can make Diwali their wealth-building season

Make Diwali your annual wealth-building reset. One year becomes five. Five years becomes a decade.

Will car insurance cover your vehicle from firecracker damage?
Updated : Oct 16, 2025

Diwali 2025: Will your car insurance cover firecracker damage?

During Diwali, this distinction becomes critical: streets are crowded, celebrations unpredictable, and parked cars suddenly vulnerable in ways that don’t exist the rest of the year.

Radhika Rao, Executive Director and Senior Economist, DBS Bank
Updated : Oct 16, 2025

'Our projection of 6.7% GDP growth for FY26 allows room for potential upside': DBS Bank's Radhika Rao

India could grow at 7% this fiscal despite the US tariffs, says Radhika Rao of DBS Bank; expect the rupee to mildly appreciate by the end of FY26 to 88 against USD.

Retirement planning should ideally begin as soon as you start earning a regular income
Updated : Oct 15, 2025

Retirement can’t wait: Invest today for freedom tomorrow

Retirement planning should ideally begin as soon as you start earning a regular income. The earlier you start, the greater your potential returns.

Diwali 2025: Why the festival of lights is the perfect time to start investing in your future
Updated : Oct 15, 2025

Why Diwali is the perfect time to start your investment journey

We often wait for the “perfect time” or “ the right time” to start investing. Next month, the next bonus, the right market, some sign that never comes. But Diwali has its own kind of magic.

Diwali 2025: Which type of gold should you invest in?
Updated : Oct 14, 2025

Digital gold vs physical gold: Which is right for your Diwali portfolio?

Digital gold does come with considerations: platform stability, regulatory maturity, and the lack of physical possession, which can feel intangible.

This festival season, let your money reflect both generosity and prudence
Updated : Oct 14, 2025

From festive spending to smart investing: A step-by-step guide to smarter festival spending

Not every expense delivers the same emotional or practical value. Prioritise what brings genuine joy.

Gold price: Versatility of the yellow metal has widened in recent times
Updated : Oct 13, 2025

Gold may be at historic highs, but are we benefiting from it?

The robust growth of the gold loan industry so far reflects the broader economic trends in India, where gold remains a deeply ingrained part of cultural and financial practices.

AI is not simply another wave of automation
Updated : Oct 10, 2025

AI will bring the world back to socialism by 2045

The unique power of AI lies in its ability to replicate cognitive work. Past technologies mechanised muscles; AI replicates reasoning, design, and problem-solving.

The ‘Semiconductor Techade’ is accelerating
Updated : Oct 10, 2025

Gearing up for a trillion-dollar semiconductor opportunity: Building a resilient supply chain

The semiconductor industry stands at a crucial juncture-where extraordinary potential coexists with structural fragility.

Iqbal Dhaliwal, Global Executive Director, J-PAL, talks about benefits of direct cash transfers
Updated : Oct 6, 2025

Direct cash transfers: ‘Studies show that on average people save money for productive uses or invest’

Iqbal Dhaliwal, Global Executive Director, J-PAL, speaks on cash transfers, the need for skilling and the use of AI for social good.

India ranks third globally in the production of solar energy
Updated : Oct 3, 2025

Solar energy as a geopolitical tool: Can India reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports?

The reliance on fossil fuel imports poses challenges to achieving sustainability goals as well as energy security, making India vulnerable to various geopolitical risks like upheaval in trade routes, which makes access and availability of resources unequal.

The Prime Minister has emphasized the need to develop ‘Indian Big4s'—firms that can compete globally while leveraging Indian expertise and intellectual property.
Updated : Oct 1, 2025

Why India needs to differentiate between Consulting and Auditing services as it focusses on promoting its own BIG 4

In India, the evolution of advisory and audit has been closely tied to governance reforms. After Independence, the government, through five-year plans and planning bodies, recognized the importance of advisory services.