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Investments
FPIs Pull Out ₹88,000 Crore in March — 2026 Outflows Cross ₹1 Trillion
Foreign Portfolio Investors have sold ₹77,214 crore worth of Indian stocks in just 12 sessions in March 2026 — the worst selling spree since January 2025. Here is why FPIs are leaving, whether you should worry, and what history tells us.
5 min read19 March 2026

News
Iran Strikes Gulf Energy Facilities — What It Means for India's Oil Bill
Iran retaliated against Israeli and US strikes on its South Pars gas field by hitting energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. Brent crude surged past $111. Here is what this means for India's oil import bill and your household budget.
5 min read19 March 2026

News
Fed Holds Rates at 3.5-3.75% — Dot Plot Shows Only 1 Cut in 2026
The US Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.5-3.75% and its updated dot plot signals at most one rate cut in 2026. Here is what the hawkish stance means for India's rupee, markets, and your investments.
5 min read19 March 2026

News
Stock Market Crash — Sensex Tanks 1,800 Points, ₹7 Lakh Crore Wiped Out
Indian stock markets suffered their worst single-day crash in months as Sensex plunged 1,953 points and Nifty fell below 22,700. Over ₹7 lakh crore in investor wealth was wiped out amid Iran war escalation, surging oil prices, and massive FPI selling.
5 min read19 March 2026

Retirement
Healthcare Planning for Retirement in India: What You Must Know
Medical inflation in India is 14% per year. A hospitalization can cost ₹3-10 lakh. Here is how to protect your retirement savings from healthcare costs.
7 min read18 March 2026

Retirement
How to Create a Retirement Budget in India: Complete Guide
Most people know they need to save for retirement but have no idea how much they will actually spend. Here is how to build a realistic retirement budget for India.
7 min read18 March 2026

Retirement
Retirement Planning for Self-Employed and Freelancers in India
No EPF, no employer contribution, no gratuity. If you are self-employed or freelancing in India, you need to build your own retirement safety net. Here is exactly how.
7 min read18 March 2026

Retirement
Retirement Planning for Early Retirement (FIRE) in India
The FIRE movement is growing in India. Learn how to plan for early retirement using the 25x rule, aggressive SIP strategies, NPS tax benefits, and realistic corpus calculations.
7 min read18 March 2026

Budgeting
How to Save Money on Transportation in India
Transportation eats up 10-15% of most Indian budgets. Here are practical ways to cut your commute costs — from metro passes to electric scooters to simply combining your errands.
6 min read18 March 2026

Budgeting
How to Save for Your Child's Education in India
Education costs in India are rising at 10-12% annually — much faster than inflation. Here is how to build a solid education fund so your child's dreams are never limited by money.
7 min read18 March 2026

Budgeting
Saving for a Down Payment on a House in India: Complete Guide
Buying a home in India starts with saving for the down payment — and it is a lot more than just 10%. Here is a step-by-step plan to save for your dream home without destroying your finances.
7 min read18 March 2026

Budgeting
Saving Money on Groceries in India: A Practical Guide
Learn practical, tested strategies to cut your grocery bill by 20-30% without compromising on nutrition or taste. From meal planning to UPI cashback — here is everything Indian families need to know.
6 min read18 March 2026