BUDGET PLANNING FOR A BABY

KKR & Co plans to acquire a 70% stake in Kerala's Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) for $300 million, marking its return to the Indian hospital sector. BMH, with 500 beds and expansion plans, is among Kerala’s largest hospitals. This move aligns with KKR...

The government is unlikely to increase the allocation for key tax remission schemes for exporters in the 2024-25 budget, despite demands for more support. In the interim budget, ₹16,575 crore was earmarked for the RoDTEP scheme and ₹9,246 crore for ...

BUDGET NEWS: Indian gold demand remains subdued due to high prices, with expectations of an import duty cut in the upcoming budget. Meanwhile, Chinese demand also declined. Domestic gold prices hovered near Rs 71,600 per 10 grams, down from a peak o...

​​India has launched several initiatives to attract investments to the country, presenting itself as an alternative manufacturing destination to companies seeking a China+1 supply chain shift. ​The IT hardware and mobile phone programmes have seen s...

A woman leading a financial team earning more than her husband, another pursuing a dream to become a civil servant, and a budding influencer aiming to be the family breadwinner are all young mothers in China who have one thing in common: they are ra...

Taking control of our money lives is something many of us are unable to do. It sounds simple, but many of us do not believe we can take charge and do something about our dreams. Slipping into excuses, living in denial of our true situation, blaming ...

A populist budget is a fiscal plan focused on immediate public appeal through measures like tax cuts and social spending increases. Criticized for prioritizing short-term benefits over long-term economic stability, such budgets can lead to fiscal de...

Union Budget 2024: Any political party that assumes government, whether through majority or coalition, in India shoulders significant responsibilities towards society, politics, and the economy. It is crucial to allocate resources in a manner that f...

Budget 2024: The Union Budget, crafted annually by the Department of Economic Affairs within the Ministry of Finance, functions as a comprehensive financial blueprint for the nation. It details projected revenues and expenditures for the forthcoming...

Union Budget: Economists discussed the upcoming Budget with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focusing on growth, fiscal policy, investment, private sector involvement, food inflation, and debt. Key topics included the impact of AI on employment,...

Indian startups domiciled abroad may relocate their headquarters to India via GIFT City, utilizing its SEZ for tax benefits. Amendments this year enabled unlisted firms to directly list on GIFT IFSC. IFSCA aims to finalize GIFT City listing norms by...

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is advocating for a 25% increase in India's capital expenditure in the upcoming Budget to drive economic growth and strengthen competition. CII President Sanjiv Puri noted the improvement in private investm...

The government is considering changes to the capital gains tax regime for debt mutual funds to provide relief for the Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund, amid concerns over the current taxation structure.

Financial independence, retire early (FIRE) is a movement focused on extreme savings and aggressive investment that aims to allow people to retire much earlier than is possible through traditional budgets and retirement plans. Detailed planning, bud...

I believe that with the RBI having given the government more than one lakh additional surplus, I think there is a lot of room for manoeuvre and to announce all these projects.

A family from India shares their budget-friendly European vacation in Switzerland, highlighting the Swiss Travel Pass as a key to savings and convenience. They utilized free travel for children, museum entry, and discounted excursions, making the pa...

The key consideration in making this decision is to assess how it will impact their financial plan and goals. Shoaib or his wife might want to pursue alternative career options, take a break, or start their own business. They must ensure that they a...

A clutch of countries in the south of Caucasus and Central Asia provide a whiff of Europe without snapping your budget. Within sniffing distance of Europe and straddling the Eurasian cusp, these are perfect destinations as they combine unsurpassed n...

Rising childbirth costs in India drive a surge in demand for maternity insurance, growing at 80% annually. PolicyBazaar data reveals 78% of policies are bought by men. Insurers see these policies as customer magnets despite expected claims. Factors ...