When Kavya left her job in Pune to build a plant based snack brand, two kinds of money knocked on her door. One friendly team from a venture fund wanted to invest a small amount now and help her test flavors in Mumbai and Bengaluru. A year later, after her snacks were on shelves in […]

Imagine this: you’ve raised a complaint with your bank, waited for days, maybe even weeks, and still nothing has moved. At that point, the question naturally comes — “Where do I go next? Who do I call?” That’s where the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) steps in. RBI has set up a clear system to […]

Once in a while, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces a change that quietly touches almost every part of our financial lives. One such change? The RBI repo rate. It might not seem like a big deal at first, but it plays a role in things like your EMIs, how much your FD earns […]

Owning property still signals success in India. Parents nudge, brokers persuade, and colleagues boast about “appreciation.” Yet, when the dust settles, property’s math often looks different from the dream. Between stamp duty, brokerage, repair costs, and years of EMIs, the real return can shrink quickly. Meanwhile, reits—listed trusts that own income-producing properties—offer a way to […]

Introduction Ever think about buying a house, but not to live in it yourself? Just to make money? That’s what real estate investment is all about. It’s a way to use property to grow your money. Seriously. It sounds like a big deal, but the main idea is actually pretty easy to get. Let’s talk […]

Introduction An income tax notice is not a panic button. It’s simply the department saying, “We found something, please confirm or correct.” Most Indians who file on time and keep basic records can close it online in a few clicks. Reasons For Which You Can Receive an Income Tax Notice Below are the most common […]

Introduction Monsoon brings cool air, hot tea, and also more coughs and fevers. Roads get waterlogged. Food and water safety become uncertain. In such months, a family needs more than umbrellas. They need health insurance that pays bills on time and lets treatment start without stress. A plan that fits the family, has a good […]

Introduction On a quiet evening in Nagpur, Meera, a schoolteacher, opened a drawer full of papers. There was a fixed deposit receipt, an employee provident fund statement, two mutual fund folios, and a small pouch of gold coins bought during Diwali. Nothing looked wrong, yet nothing seemed connected to her goals. She wanted a home […]

A job offer says ₹10 lakh per year. You smile. Then pause — how much do I actually take home? That’s the question a salary calculator answers. It tells you what lands in your bank account every month after all deductions. So you’re not just looking at a big number on paper — you’re seeing […]