Welfare, pay revision weigh on Kerala’s pre-poll budget with deficit of ₹1,773 cr

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presents the State Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, in Thiruvananthapuram | Photo Credit: – Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presented on Thursday a ‘pre-election budget’ envisaging a cumulative deficit of ₹1,773.46 crore — weighed down by welfare pension payout and salary revision, the burden of which would largely fall […]

Leadership jitters, valuation concerns weigh on Eternal even as consumption shows green shoots

Shares of Eternal have come under pressure following investor concerns around leadership changes, with market participants reassessing valuations even as optimism around quick commerce remains intact. The stock, which had earlier rallied sharply on growth expectations, has seen a sharp correction, prompting debate on how much of the downside is already priced in. Responding to […]

Thyssenkrupp is said to weigh sale of steel business to India’s Jindal Steel| Business News

Germany’s Thyssenkrupp AG could sell its steel division to India’s Jindal Steel International in a phased manner, four people familiar with the talks said, as the two sides try to strike a deal for the complex business. Jindal Steel Chairman Naveen Jindal. An acquisition of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe would mark a major expansion of Jindal […]

Home loan or retirement corpus? Redditors weigh in on whether buying flats in Metro cities before retirement makes sense

As job uncertainty and layoffs continue to impact India’s private sector workforce, many salaried professionals are reevaluating the long-held belief that buying a home in a metro city should take precedence over building a retirement corpus. A recent Reddit discussion has reignited debate over whether financial security and stress-free living should take precedence over long-term […]

Bengaluru real estate: Can you still buy a 3BHK under ₹1.2 crore in the tech capital? Redditors weigh in

A Reddit discussion has sparked a debate over Bengaluru’s rapidly narrowing housing affordability, after a young NRI sought advice on whether it is still possible to buy a 3BHK home under ₹1.2 crore for his retired parents. The post struck a chord with many buyers navigating rising prices, changing preferences and the trade-offs required to […]

Bengaluru real estate: Can you afford a ₹2.4 crore home with a ₹3 lakh monthly income? Netizens weigh in

A 34-year-old Reddit user’s question about whether a household earning ₹3.2 lakh per month can afford to purchase a ₹2.4 crore apartment in Bengaluru has sparked a discussion on financial planning, home loans, and rising property prices in the city. A 34-year-old Reddit user’s query on whether a household earning ₹3.2 lakh a month can […]

From luxe to simple: Homeowners weigh in on interior spending with some saying ‘Ghar ko ghar hi rakho, hotel mat banao’

While there are some homeowners who spare no expense and spend as much as ₹2.5 crore on interiors for a ₹2 crore house, others prefer a more modest approach, barely ₹4 lakh, saying, ‘Ghar ko ghar hi rakho, hotel mat banao.’ Experts say this trend, fuelled by post-pandemic lifestyle upgrades and a surge in luxury […]