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Is ₹3 lakh enough for your emergency fund if you have a home loan, children and ageing parents?
Is ₹3 lakh enough for an emergency fund? Learn how to calculate your ideal savings buffer based on monthly expenses, home loans, and family responsibilities.
One wants to retire debt-free, another fears higher EMIs: The big home loan dilemma
With the repo rate hike pushing up home loan rates, borrowers face a tough choice: pay a higher EMI or extend the tenure. In this India Today feature, I explain why a higher EMI usually costs far less over the life of the loan, and how keeping the old EMI on a ₹50 lakh loan could add roughly ₹19 lakh in extra interest. The right choice, though, depends on what your monthly budget can comfortably absorb.
You earn, save and invest. But are you financially literate? 10 questions to ask
Earning, saving and investing regularly doesn’t automatically make someone financially literate. In this Times of India article, I share 10 questions to help you check whether you truly understand your money, and where the gaps in your financial knowledge may be costing you.
India needs more finance graduates, yet freshers are struggling to get hired
Despite high demand for finance professionals in India, entry-level graduates struggle to find jobs as AI and digital tools raise skill expectations.
Why finance education needs to connect to the real world
Finance education cannot stop at textbooks and theory. Connecting what students learn to real-world decisions, markets and financial situations is becoming increasingly important for building practical skills. Read more
India's rising household debt: Why debt management services are essential ...
India’s household debt has risen to 47.8% of GDP, with consumption-led borrowing making up a growing share. Experts say debt management needs to focus not just on EMIs, but on building healthier financial behaviour. Read more
साइलेंट सेविंग से स्मार्ट इनवेस्टमेंट तक! कैसे भारतीय परिवारों में बदल रही है पैसों को लेकर सोच व रणनीति
Indian families are moving beyond traditional saving towards active wealth management, with SIPs, mutual funds and diversified investments becoming a bigger part of financial planning. Read more
Supreme Court clarifies APAAR ID consent: Is ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ mandatory for CBSE students? Experts explain
The Supreme Court has clarified that APAAR ID consent cannot be made mandatory for CBSE students, giving parents the option to opt out. The move puts student data privacy and consent in focus. Read more
Banning Telegram Can’t Stop Paper Leaks: Inside India’s NEET Exam Scandal
Telegram may be banned over NEET paper leaks, but the problem could simply move to other platforms. Experts say tackling the source of leaks is more important than restricting one channel. Read more