Indian spending shifts: Families move beyond basics as survey shows asset-building rising; urban–rural gaps narrow

Household spending habits in India are undergoing a clear transformation, with families moving away from basic essentials and channelling more money into asset-building purchases, according to a new survey by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. As per news agency ANI, the report shows that categories such as Personal Goods and Cooking &…

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Optical illusion personality test: Do you see the man running toward or away from you? Your answer reveals what’s blocking your success

Photo: coach_maryna_eng/ Instagram Optical illusion personality tests are psychological tests that are based on mind-boggling images that trick the eyes. Depending on what a person notices first in such images tend to reveal a lot about their true nature, which might often be hidden or lesser known to others. And interestingly, such tests can decode…

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‘Worth a tremendous amount of money’: Trump claims Iran gave US ‘big oil-and-gas-related present’ amid hopes of talks

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran had made a significant oil- and gas-related concession, describing it as a “very big present”, even as negotiations to end the ongoing conflict continue.Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump did not disclose details but suggested the move could be linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a key…

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IND vs SA: Time to take fresh guard as Indian batters endure intense drills ahead of 3rd T20I | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav during a training session ahead of the third T20 International cricket match. (Image: PTI Photo) DHARAMSHALA: By the time the Indian team reached the HPCA stadium on Saturday evening, the temperature here in the hills had started to drop. As the three-and-a half-hour long practice session progressed in chilly weather,…

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FMCG distributors’ body asks Sebi to pause IPOs of loss-making quick-commerce firms

Fast-moving consumer goods distributors’ body AICPDF has urged the market regulator Sebi to pause the Initial Public Offerings (IPO) of loss-making quick-commerce companies. In a representation, the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has urged Sebi “to consider immediate measures including a temporary pause on IPO approvals” for quick-commerce and closely related e-commerce companies…

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She broke a 93-year rule at IMA: Meet Sai Jadhav, the woman who made history at 23 |

Sai Jadhav made history as the first woman officer to graduate from the Indian Military Academy, a 93-year-old institution. Commissioned into the Territorial Army, her achievement marks a significant shift, proving that even long-standing institutions can evolve. Her journey, marked by quiet confidence and dedication, inspires future generations. At just 23, Sai Jadhav has pulled…

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Budget 2026: Govt should avoid hiking surcharge on super-rich, reviving wealth tax; why experts warn of capital flight

Tax experts have cautioned the government against raising the income tax surcharge on high-income individuals or reintroducing a wealth tax in the Union Budget 2026-27, warning that such moves could push wealthy taxpayers to relocate to low-tax jurisdictions and hurt investment and job creation.At present, individuals earning over Rs 50 lakh are subject to a…

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ETNOW kicks off Davos coverage

MUMBAI: Business news channel ET NOW will kick off its week-long coverage of World Economic Forum‘s annual meeting in Davos while keeping a close eye on the budget with ‘Budget Yatra’.‘Davos Diaries’ will feature interviews with global CEOs, policymakers, investors and thought leaders and capture the ideas shaping the global economic agenda.At home, for the…

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