Latest Updates Around The World
Banks have reported a marked improvement in asset quality in the unsecured personal, micro and credit card lending segment in Q2FY26, a sore point during the last fiscal as the focus was on providing better quality loans to disciplined borrowers. Lenders are now focusing on gradually rebuilding their unsecured lending business as repayment trends improve, […]
About 2 lakh retired bankers opted for this group policy last year. | Photo credit: Thicha Satapitanon A Supreme Court decision granting interim relief on the applicability of GST on group insurance policies of retired banks is likely to ease the burden on senior citizens. While the GST Council has not exempted GST for group […]
Image source: shutterstock.com Marriage has long been linked to the expectation of raising children, but that connection is quickly shifting. More and more couples around the world are choosing to remain childfree, not out of apathy but out of thoughtful consideration of lifestyle, finances and personal freedom. This change reflects deeper cultural and economic realities […]
Image source: shutterstock.com Childless couples are often faced with endless unsolicited opinions about their choices. Friends, family members, and even strangers feel they have the right to comment on their decision, often in the guise of “helpful advice.” But these comments can come across as pushy, condescending, or deeply personal. Everyone’s life path is different, […]
In a major victory for the Indian cryptocurrency sector, the Madras High Court recognized cryptocurrency as a “property” under Indian law while dismissing a plea by a crypto investor whose XRP holdings on crypto exchange WazirX were frozen following a cyber-attack in 2024. “There can be no doubt that ‘cryptocurrency’ is a property. It is […]
The Life Insurance Corporation of India’s investments in Adani group companies may be in the spotlight, but recent data shows that some of the largest investments in entities controlled by billionaire Gautam Adani are not from the state-owned insurer, but from major US and global insurers. In June 2025, a month after an investment of […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of CS Rajan as part-time chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited for another term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending October 21, 2027. The announcement was made by Kotak Mahindra Bank in an official press release, continuing Rajan’s leadership at the private lender. Rajan has […]
Money can feel like a mystery when you’re just starting out: bills, credit scores, savings, and investments all come in at the same time. But here’s the truth: the sooner you learn how money works, the easier your life will become. Financial education is not just about numbers; it’s about freedom. It’s about being able […]
Image source: shutterstock.com As more couples decide to remain child-free, the ripple effects are changing entire industries. With additional time, income and flexibility, childless households are fueling growth in certain job sectors that match their interests, lifestyle and financial priorities. This shift isn’t just about fewer strollers and more vacations; it changes the labor market […]
Image source: shutterstock.com For centuries, having children was considered both a natural milestone and a societal expectation. But as the cost of living rises, wages stagnate and priorities evolve, younger generations are reconsidering what family means – and whether parenthood is even feasible. More and more people are delaying having children or not putting it […]
