FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT

Central banks ought to own up for delivering on price stability and must be given the independence to act for achieving it, a top official from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Friday.

Shriram Life's Deferred Annuity Plan, starting at Rs 60,000 annually for ages 40-75, offers a 5-10 year deferment period before annuity payments commence. Providing a Return of Purchase Price, it ensures financial independence, particularly for entr...

Britannia has appointed former Reserve Bank of India Governor Dr. Urjit Patel and Atul's MD Sunil Siddharth Lalbhai as Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors for five consecutive years, effective from July 2, 2024, to July 1, 2029. Patel ser...

Till date this year, out of 180 independent directors who resigned from corporate boards citing "personal reasons", only four have mentioned issues such as corporate governance or lack of transparency for doing so. In recent weeks, though, Nisaba Go...

Suzlon Energy assured no financial wrongdoing after independent director Marc Desaedeleer's resignation. Desaedeleer raised compliance and transparency concerns, prompting discussions with the chairman and board members. The company affirmed its com...

Shares of Suzlon Energy dropped by 5% during Monday's early session, hitting the day’s low of Rs 47. This decline followed the resignation of the company’s independent director, Marc Desaedeleer, from his directorship on June 8.

Suzlon Energy on Monday clarified that there are no financial irregularities or compliance violations within the organization, following the resignation of its independent director Marc Desaedeleer. Desaedeleer resigned on Saturday and raised corpor...

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...

As one ages, it becomes clear that the couple won’t leave the world together. Typically, the husband worries about the wife’s ability to manage money, while the wife worries about the husband’s ability to manage food and health. However, neither coo...

NFRA chairman Ajay Bhushan Pandey emphasized the audit committee's responsibility in ensuring accurate financial statements, even if auditors fail in their duty. He highlighted the need for meaningful communication between audit committees and audit...

The number of political parties contesting the Lok Sabha elections has surged by 104% from 2009 to 2024. A total of 751 parties are participating in 2024 compared to 677 in 2019, 464 in 2014, and 368 in 2009, according to an analysis by ADR. The ana...

India's gig economy has evolved with stability in gig work being a key concern. Strategic planning can provide stability despite the lack of traditional benefits. Platforms offer benefits and security, debunking the myth of instability.

Indian households traditionally prefer fixed deposits, gold, and real estate for investments. However, equities, mutual funds, SGBs, InvITs, and REITs offer higher returns over the long term. StockGro aims to educate and empower investors in the equ...

Financial freedom is about pursuing passions without financial burdens, intersecting with the FIRE movement for early retirement like FIRERachita. StockGro's #BFF campaign drives financial awareness in India, empowering individuals to achieve financ...

Today’s young women know that this patriarchal arrangement will take away their power, forcing them to share responsibility disproportionately and render them financially unequal

In a sudden turn of fate, Shubha (49) became a sole guardian of her family's finances after her husband's death. With young children (17 & 13), she took charge, seeking guidance from trusted advisors. To secure their future, Shubha meticulously docu...

Indian markets closed mixed on Monday tracking the muted trend seen in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose while the Nifty50 closed 33 points lower.

Exide Industries stock has given a big breakout in the monthly/weekly and on the daily charts. It has given a significant up move in April as the stock rallied from Rs 310 to Rs 470.

Financial independence for women is not just about earning money but also about how to manage it wisely. Taking advice from a financial consultant can help women explore investment alternatives, savings, and debt management strategies.