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Earning ₹60K but Spending ₹1.8L? Your EMI Trap
Millions of salaried Indians are borrowing to fund lifestyles their salaries cannot support — cars, gadgets, holidays on EMI. This debt spiral quietly destroys your financial health. Here's how to spot it and fix it before it gets worse.
freefincalUPI Grocery Spend: Is Your Budget Leaking ₹84K Crore?
Indians made nearly 4 billion UPI payments at grocery stores in September, spending over ₹84,000 crore. If you're tapping to pay for doodh and sabzi every day, your digital grocery trail is also your most powerful budgeting tool — if you know how to read it.
MEDIANAMAFestive Budget 2025: Is ₹20,000 Enough for Your Plans?
Urban Indian households plan to spend around ₹20,000 this festive season, with total city spending falling 6% to ₹1.97 lakh crore. Rising prices are forcing families to cut back on clothes, gadgets, and gifts.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsEarn Well, Save ₹0? Fix Your Money Mindset Now
Being smart with money doesn't mean being cheap. Budgeting, investing, and avoiding bad debt are habits that build real freedom — not signs that you can't enjoy life. Here's how to tell the difference.
freefincal₹10 LPA to ₹30 LPA: Can AI Really Plan — Apr 2026
Many young Indian professionals dream of tripling their salary in just a few years. AI tools like ChatGPT are now being used as career and money coaches. But how useful is AI for real personal finance planning? Here's what AI can and cannot do for your salary growth, savings strategy, and financial goals — explained simply.
mint - moneyMutual Fund IDCW: Is It Really 'Income' or Just
Many mutual fund investors choose the IDCW option thinking they'll get regular income like a dividend. But here's the truth: IDCW payouts often come from your own invested capital, not profits. Before you pick this option — or stay in it — you need to understand exactly what you're getting and whether it suits your financial goals.
mint - money₹1L Salary? How Much Emergency Fund You Need
If you earn ₹1 lakh a month, experts say your emergency fund should cover 6 to 12 months of essential expenses — EMIs, insurance, school fees included — depending on how stable your job and income are.
mint - moneyInflation Hits 5.54%: Is Your Monthly Budget Safe?
Retail inflation reached 5.54% in September 2026, up from 4.83% in August. Food prices rose 7.74%. Onion, ginger, garlic and silver jewellery got much costlier, while potato and tomato were cheaper than a year ago. These figures are provisional.
Press Information Bureau, Government of IndiaFestive Credit Boom: Is Now Smart to Borrow?
Indian banks, including PNB, expect credit growth to jump up to 2% this quarter driven by festive season demand. More loans are being given out — but that doesn't always mean borrowing more is smart for your wallet.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineMarkets Falling? Your ₹10K RD Beats SIP Risk Now
When stock markets fall, Recurring Deposits (RDs) at banks like PNB become a smart, safe option. You deposit a fixed amount monthly and earn guaranteed interest — no market risk, no sleepless nights.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineEarning 7.15% FD? Your 10% Loan Costs More
Bank of Baroda launched a 'green' FD offering up to 7.15% interest. But if you have active loans at 9–12%, this FD is likely costing you money — not making it. Here's what borrowers must know before parking cash here.
taxguruinFestive Loans: 5 Checks Before You Sign the Deal
Banks and lenders flood the market with festive offers every October. Gold rewards, zero-processing-fee loans, and cashback sound great — but a few hidden traps can cost you more than the discount you got.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsZero Down Payment Bike Loan: What It Costs You?
Festive season bike loans with zero down payment and rates from 5.99% sound attractive. But longer tenures mean you pay significantly more overall. Here's how to decide if this deal actually works for your wallet.
NDTV Profit - LatestCar Loans Up 49%: Is Your EMI Eating You Alive?
The average passenger vehicle loan in India has jumped to ₹8.2 lakh — nearly 49% more than 7 years ago. NBFCs fund most two-wheeler loans. If you're planning a vehicle loan, here's what this means for your EMI and credit score.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineCar Loans Up 49%: Are You Borrowing Too Much?
The average car loan in India has jumped 49% to ₹8.2 lakh since 2019. Higher loan amounts mean bigger EMIs and more interest paid overall. Before you drive off the lot, here's what to check.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsCar Loans Up 49%: Is Your EMI Budget Ready?
The average car loan in India has jumped 49% to ₹8.2 lakh since 2019, and loan tenures have stretched to 62 months. SUV popularity is the main driver. Higher loans mean bigger EMIs and more total interest paid.
FinanceTrusted Advisor Mis-Sold You? Your ₹3L at Risk
Your bank RM, insurance agent, or 'helpful' neighbour may be pushing products that earn them commission, not you returns. Blind trust in people you know can cost lakhs. Here's how to verify before you sign.
freefincalMoney Guilt: Why Your ₹1 Crore Goal Feels Wrong?
Many Indians feel guilty about wanting wealth. But having clear money goals — like a ₹1 crore corpus or a big house — is not greed. It is smart planning. Here is why you should own your financial ambitions without shame.
freefincalTrack RD & NPS Together: 0 Data Leaks? — Aug 2026
A new free financial tracker now lets you monitor Recurring Deposits and NPS in one place, with no cloud storage. Here's why privacy-first tools matter for your savings.
freefincalREITs Index Fund NFO: Is Your ₹500 SIP Worth It?
A new index fund lets you invest in Indian real estate and REITs with small amounts. But before you jump in, here's what you must know about how REITs work, what risks you carry, and whether this fits your financial goals.
freefincalPhone Upgrade Trap: ₹1.2L EMI You Can't Afford?
Millions of Indians are buying ₹80,000+ phones on 12-24 month EMIs despite no real income growth. This upgrade trap quietly kills your savings rate, hurts your credit score, and delays real financial goals like an emergency fund or home down payment.
Wealth-Economic Times1 Portfolio Tracker That Keeps Your Data Private?
A privacy-first portfolio tracker lets you monitor all your investments and financial goals without sharing personal data with third parties. Here is what to look for and how to build one that actually works for you.
freefincalEndowment Plans: Are You Overpaying for Low Returns?
Endowment plans bundle life insurance with savings, but the returns are often 4-6% — far less than mutual funds or even FDs. Here's who should actually buy one and who should skip it.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsNRIs Get Bigger Stock Limits — Jun 2026
RBI has raised the amount NRIs and OCIs can invest in Indian stocks without needing SEBI registration. This makes it easier and cheaper for your relatives abroad to invest back home in India's stock market.
Wealth-Economic TimesRBI's 880-Tonne Gold: Is Your Rupee Still Backed?
Rumours spread that RBI sold its gold reserves, but the central bank has confirmed its gold holdings remain unchanged at 880.52 tonnes. No gold was sold. Always check rbi.org.in for official data before panicking.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsInvesting ₹1 Lakh/Month? Split It Across 3 Goals
If you earn well and invest ₹1 lakh every month, the real question is not how much — it's how to split it wisely across your child's education, her marriage, and your own retirement without mixing them up.
freefincalPicking a Mutual Fund? Here's What Actually
Millions of Indians are investing in mutual funds, but many pick funds without understanding what they're signing up for. Before you put your money in any scheme, you need to look beyond past returns and understand expense ratios, risk levels, fund categories, and your own financial goals. Getting this right can make a massive difference to your wealth over time.
mint - moneySIP vs Lumpsum: Which Makes You More Money?
Thinking of investing in mutual funds but not sure whether to go all-in at once or invest a fixed amount every month? SIP and lumpsum are the two main ways to invest. Each works differently depending on when you invest, how much risk you can handle, and what your financial goals look like. Here's a simple breakdown to help you decide.
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