For nearly two decades, India and China have walked parallel paths — both chasing growth, technology, and global influence. Yet their bilateral relationship has been frozen by mistrust, border confrontations, and diverging political alignments.
“Every Children’s Day reminds us that our greatest responsibility is to protect the dreams we nurture," says Jain.
Higher education is one of the biggest financial milestones for any family. Starting a SIP early may help you build a dedicated education fund by the time your child reaches college.
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.
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
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.
Frequent or non-essential withdrawals could defeat the purpose of long-term savings.
The lights, the bonuses, the atmosphere of abundance, it all creates a peculiar mindset where financial decisions feel different
Travel insurance often seems relevant only for international trips, but domestic travel insurance serves a distinct purpose during road travel, especially during festivals.
Rapid digitalisation, global economic uncertainty, and evolving criminal methods are main contributors to rising fraud in digital payments and banking.
Make Diwali your annual wealth-building reset. One year becomes five. Five years becomes a decade.
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.
Retirement planning should ideally begin as soon as you start earning a regular income. The earlier you start, the greater your potential returns.
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.
Digital gold does come with considerations: platform stability, regulatory maturity, and the lack of physical possession, which can feel intangible.
Not every expense delivers the same emotional or practical value. Prioritise what brings genuine joy.
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.
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 industry stands at a crucial juncture-where extraordinary potential coexists with structural fragility.
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.
GST rate rationalisation: Indian State Finances may encounter a revenue shortfall not only due to State GST collection but also because of a shortfall in Central GST collection.
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