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Billionaire banker praises Indian housewives for investing in gold

Uday Kotak praised Indian housewives as the smartest fund managers for their gold investments.

Uday Kotak praised Indian housewives as top fund managers for trusting gold.(MINT_PRINT)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:07 AM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

18-year-old woman rents company toilet for ₹540, cooks and eats food inside

An 18-year-old woman in China has found an unusual way to save money by turning her workplace toilet into her home, paying just £5 ( ₹545) per month in rent.

She earns around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>34,570 per month and saves most of her income.(Pexel)

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 10:15 AM IST

BySimran Singh

DOGE says it has saved $55 billion so far; data shows much less

The federal cost-cutting effort dubbed DOGE says it has saved $55 billion in spending so far, but its website only accounts for $16.6 billion.

Elon Musk-led DOGE said it has saved $55 billion so far by slashing government expenses. But what does data show is the reality? Read on to know more(AFP)

business

Updated on Feb 19, 2025 11:01 PM IST

Bloomberg |

Invest in NPS or EPF? Experts explain benefits of retirement savings schemes

Under the new tax regime, salaried individuals can opt for both NPS and EPF to boost their retirement corpus. But which is better? Read on to find out.

Should you opt for both NPS and EPF in the new tax regime? (Pixabay)

business

Published on Feb 19, 2025 09:07 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Retirement planning: What is the 4% rule and how is it useful?

The 4% rule is a way to guide retirees on how to spend their savings after they have stopped working full-time

You can use 4% rule to plan your expenses after retirement. Know what it means

business

Updated on Feb 16, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByAshley Paul

People’s budget to unlock spending, says PM Modi

Modi sought to reset the BJP’s ties with middle class, a traditional support base for the party that was perceived to have moved away in recent times.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on the Union Budget in Delhi on Saturday. (DPR PMO)

india news

Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:36 AM IST

BySmriti Kak Ramachandran

Interest rates of PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana to remain unchanged | Details

The government will be keeping the interest rates on various small savings schemes unchanged for the fourth consecutive quarter

The government will be keeping the interest rates on various small savings schemes like PPFY, SSY, and NSC unchanged, meaning it would be the same as the previous consecutive quarter(Representational Image/Pixabay)

business

Published on Jan 01, 2025 11:43 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

4 reasons why financial literacy among students is important | Explained

Financial literacy can help students avoid risky pitfalls and look forward to a secure future by making informed and wise decisions.

Students may not be aware of the risks involved in lending or in high-interest loans but with proper guidance, they can be prepared to make informed financial decisions.(Unsplash)

education

Published on Oct 23, 2024 01:57 PM IST

ByTisha Jacob

Haryana makes ₹1,500-crore acquisitions for various sectors

Contracts and purchases worth about ₹1,500 crore were negotiated and approved by Haryana government’s high powered purchase committee (HPPC) and departmental high powered purchase committee (DHPPC) on Tuesday.

An official spokesperson said the state government was able to make savings of about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>72 crore through negotiating with bidders. Chief minister Nayab Saini chaired the meeting. (ANI)

cities

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Budget 2024: SBI Chairman pitches for tax relief on interest earnings

The Full Budget for 2024-25 is likely to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament next month.

budget

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:58 AM IST

PTI |

Government considering income tax rate cut to boost consumption: Budget 2024

Government considers income tax rate cuts to boost consumption in the economy and increase savings for the middle class as consumption growth slowed.

budget

Updated on Jun 18, 2024 02:23 PM IST

ByAbhyjith K. Ashokan

Interest rates of post office schemes unchanged: PPF, NSC, Mahila Samman

The government has left interest rates of post office schemes such as PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, and NSC unchanged.

business

Published on Jun 17, 2024 04:19 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

India saved $25 billion by importing Russian crude oil: Ministry data

Imports of petroleum products also saw a dip in terms of value from $28.2 billion in 2022-23 to $25.1 billion in 2023-24

For representational purposes only. (Bloomberg Photo)

business

Published on May 13, 2024 10:58 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal

Spectator by Seema Goswami: The second coming of age

Parents and grandparents have realised that they don’t owe their children cushy lives, nor do they have to save every penny for them. After all, YOLO

This generation of parents and grandparents will spend their savings on taking holidays. (Adobe Stock)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 05, 2024 05:00 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

China’s doom loop: a dramatically smaller (and older) population could create a devastating global slowdown

world news

Published on Feb 13, 2024 10:12 AM IST

PTI |

World Thrift Day 2023: Date, history, significance

World Thrift Day 2023: From history to date, here is all that you need to know about the special day.

lifestyle

Published on Oct 28, 2023 06:29 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Guest Column: Empowering women with financial freedom

Financial independence is a journey, not a destination, it implies saving and investing with a long-term strategy while staying committed to it

Financial literacy is the knowledge of financial concepts and practices tailored to our needs. (Shutterstock)

cities

Updated on Oct 01, 2023 12:58 PM IST

ByAarti Bansal

Sukhu donates all of his savings to Himachal disaster relief fund

The CM, along with his wife Kamlesh Thakur, presented a cheque for ₹51 lakh to chief secretary Prabodh Saxena at their official residence in Shimla

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Sep 15, 2023 11:19 PM IST

ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

Americans more prosperous than pre-pandemic levels, says JPMorgan's report

Americans' financial circumstances have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, but households are returning to pre-pandemic spending and saving patterns

Despite the challenges of inflation, Americans are in a better financial position compared to before the pandemic according to analysis of 9 million Chase customers' bank accounts by the JPMorgan Chase Institute.(Pexels)

world news

Updated on Jul 18, 2023 07:24 PM IST

ByPaurush Omar

Universal basic income can be a game changer

Universal Basic Income (UBI), if implemented on a larger scale, could be a game changer for women's empowerment in India.

UBI can enhance women’s dignity and reduce their domestic work burden as they then have the ability to buy time and labour-saving gadgets such as fridges, mixers and washing machines.(File Photo)

opinion

Updated on Jul 09, 2023 10:09 AM IST

ByLalita Panicker

How remittances affect a country’s development

They lift people out of poverty—but the cost to send money is much higher than it should be

India received $100bn in remittances from World Bank(REUTERS)

business

Published on Jun 20, 2023 01:09 AM IST

The Economist

Sit, Click, Receive: Order food online, eat at restaurant

A viral tweet gave people a new hack — that you can order food on a delivery app while sitting inside a café and avail a nice discount

A viral tweet gave people a new hack — order food on delivery app while sitting at a café and avail discounts (Photo: Shutterstock (For representational purposes only))

cities

Updated on Jun 14, 2023 05:57 PM IST

BySubhashree Nanda

Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali actor Rutuja Sawant: Financial struggle in showbiz is real

Actor Rutuja Sawant reveals that the pay system in the Indian television industry has many loopholes, and payments can often get delayed, causing financial struggles for actors. Despite the challenges, Sawant remains committed to her craft and determined to pave her own path with hard work and courage.

Rutuja Sawant made her acting debut with the show Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali

entertainment

Updated on Apr 25, 2023 12:32 PM IST

BySugandha Rawal

Gehlot vows to make Rajasthan no 1 state by 2030 as Pilot sits on hunger strike

In a video message, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that a lot has to be done to make Mission 2030 a success

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Apr 11, 2023 04:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

MGL slashes CNG price by ₹8, PNG by ₹5 in city

Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) has reduced the retail price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ?8/kg and domestic PNG by ?5/SCM in and around Mumbai. This will benefit the four-lakh four-wheelers private cars running on CNG in the region, which has risen by 13% in the past year. The total CNG vehicular population has now gone over nine lakh.

cities

Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Man assaulted by restaurant staff in Gurugram after he asks them to hurry order

According to police, the incident occurred at 9.30 pm on March 4 when the complainant, Krishna Kumar, went to the restaurant with two friends to get his dinner parcelled

The assault left the man, Krishna Kumar, with a broken femur in his right leg, said investigators. (Representational Image)

cities

Updated on Apr 05, 2023 12:04 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar, Gurugram

Three migrant workers walk from Bengaluru to Odisha, after denied the wage

The migrant workers reportedly exhausted their savings and did not have money to spend on the transport.

cities

Published on Apr 04, 2023 06:40 PM IST

Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Woman claims she sued her parents for using her college fund

A woman claims that she sued her parents after they used her college fund to pay for their son's wedding.

Woman claimed she sued her parents for using her college funds.(Reddit/@Accomplished_Bar5656)

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Published on Mar 24, 2023 05:40 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Tear gas, clashes as Lebanon protesters try to storm govt HQ

The retired soldiers and policemen demanding better pay clashed with riot police and troops. Several people suffered breathing problems from the tear gas. The protesters hurled stones at the officers protecting the government headquarters and repeatedly tried to break through the fence.

Retired members of the Lebanese security and other protesters try to remove a gate in order to advance towards the government building, background, during a protest demanding better pay in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday. (AP)

world news

Published on Mar 22, 2023 05:11 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Parenting tips to teach a child the value of money

It’s never too early to start learning how to manage finances and make responsible decisions about spending and saving. Here are a few tips on how parents can teach children about the value of money

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 21, 2023 12:09 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

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Uday Kotak praised Indian housewives as the smartest fund managers for their gold investments.

An 18-year-old woman in China has found an unusual way to save money by turning her workplace toilet into her home, paying just £5 ( ₹545) per month in rent.

The federal cost-cutting effort dubbed DOGE says it has saved $55 billion in spending so far, but its website only accounts for $16.6 billion.

Under the new tax regime, salaried individuals can opt for both NPS and EPF to boost their retirement corpus. But which is better? Read on to find out.

The 4% rule is a way to guide retirees on how to spend their savings after they have stopped working full-time

Modi sought to reset the BJP’s ties with middle class, a traditional support base for the party that was perceived to have moved away in recent times.

The government will be keeping the interest rates on various small savings schemes unchanged for the fourth consecutive quarter

Financial literacy can help students avoid risky pitfalls and look forward to a secure future by making informed and wise decisions.

Contracts and purchases worth about ₹1,500 crore were negotiated and approved by Haryana government’s high powered purchase committee (HPPC) and departmental high powered purchase committee (DHPPC) on Tuesday.

The Full Budget for 2024-25 is likely to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament next month.

Government considers income tax rate cuts to boost consumption in the economy and increase savings for the middle class as consumption growth slowed.

The government has left interest rates of post office schemes such as PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, and NSC unchanged.

Imports of petroleum products also saw a dip in terms of value from $28.2 billion in 2022-23 to $25.1 billion in 2023-24

Parents and grandparents have realised that they don’t owe their children cushy lives, nor do they have to save every penny for them. After all, YOLO

China’s doom loop: a dramatically smaller (and older) population could create a devastating global slowdown

World Thrift Day 2023: From history to date, here is all that you need to know about the special day.

Financial independence is a journey, not a destination, it implies saving and investing with a long-term strategy while staying committed to it

The CM, along with his wife Kamlesh Thakur, presented a cheque for ₹51 lakh to chief secretary Prabodh Saxena at their official residence in Shimla

Americans' financial circumstances have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, but households are returning to pre-pandemic spending and saving patterns

Universal Basic Income (UBI), if implemented on a larger scale, could be a game changer for women's empowerment in India.

They lift people out of poverty—but the cost to send money is much higher than it should be

A viral tweet gave people a new hack — that you can order food on a delivery app while sitting inside a café and avail a nice discount

In a video message, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that a lot has to be done to make Mission 2030 a success

According to police, the incident occurred at 9.30 pm on March 4 when the complainant, Krishna Kumar, went to the restaurant with two friends to get his dinner parcelled

The migrant workers reportedly exhausted their savings and did not have money to spend on the transport.

A woman claims that she sued her parents after they used her college fund to pay for their son's wedding.

The retired soldiers and policemen demanding better pay clashed with riot police and troops. Several people suffered breathing problems from the tear gas. The protesters hurled stones at the officers protecting the government headquarters and repeatedly tried to break through the fence.

It’s never too early to start learning how to manage finances and make responsible decisions about spending and saving. Here are a few tips on how parents can teach children about the value of money

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