EMI BASED PURCHASES

GST cuts on textiles and footwear may offer some relief. Market expert Sunil Subramaniam anticipates a demand surge in big-ticket items. The upcoming festive season is likely to drive purchases of cars and appliances. Real estate faces short-term ch...

India's festive season coincides with GST 2.0. Banks and NBFCs offer credit deals to boost spending. Lower prices and tax reforms are expected to increase credit growth. Lenders are cautious about overextension risks. The streamlined GST aims to mak...

Happy Tuesday! Recently laid-off US-based tech workers may have just received a H-1B lifeline. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The new GST regime has kicked in and the street (like everyone else, from consumers to India Inc) was enthused. If the NIfty closed lower on Monday, it had to do with the H1-B scare over the weekend. Now, history tells us that every change in taxati...

Which is the sectoral index that has gained the most after the GST rate rationalisation was announced? Answer: The Nifty Auto Index . Not a big surprise, though. But consider this: An auto company’s gain from the GST rejig is largely a one-time volu...

Taneira, the ethnic wear chain by Titan, anticipates profitability within 2-3 years, projecting a 30% growth this festive season due to robust consumer demand. The company plans to expand its retail presence by adding 15-20 stores annually, primaril...

Air conditioner companies in India are offering pre-booking discounts. This is due to the Goods and Services Tax rate reduction. The new rate will be effective from September 22. Companies like Blue Star and Haier are already taking pre-orders. Cust...

Oppo F31 Series Launched: OPPO launched its F31 5G series in India on September 15, 2025, featuring the Pro+, Pro, and base models, designed for durability in extreme conditions. Sales begin September 19 and 27, available through multiple channels w...

Atul Bhole from Kotak Mutual Fund suggests that the Indian stock market's risk-reward is now favorable after a period of correction. He recommends deploying cash into equities, anticipating double-digit earnings growth driven by government reforms, ...

This series will treat macroeconomics as a toolkit, not a lecture: Yes it is long read; maybe boring. So why read it? Because what finally matters to the stock market is a company’s earnings. And what impacts earnings is the macroeconomic condition ...

Apple's flagship iPhone 17 series will be available for pre-order soon. Croma has already started pre-orders for the phones. Pre-orders begin today, and availability starts September 19. Customers can save money using credit card deals. HDFC Infinia...

A couple earning Rs 2.8 lakh per month purchased two properties, anticipating rental income to cover EMIs. However, their EMIs severely strained their finances, leaving minimal funds for other investments, even for their child's education. CA Nitin ...

Easy EMIs aid festive buys, but hidden charges and missed discounts require careful reading.

Can I take multiple term insurance plans from different companies? If yes, will the sum assured be paid by all the insurers in case of a claim?

The Calcutta High Court has stated that expecting an educated, working wife to help with household costs isn't 'cruelty' as defined by Section 498A of the IPC. This ruling came as the court dismissed criminal proceedings against a GSI employee and h...

In the last few days, a simple trade has been taking place on the street. The government cuts the GST rate on a product, price falls, and households should buy more of it. So, stocks from FMCG and some other sectors have done well. But India’s exper...

Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance shares jumped following the government's GST rate reduction on consumer durables like air conditioners and televisions. The GST cut, from 28% to 18%, is anticipated to stimulate retail demand, especially during the fe...

Samsung India anticipates flat smartphone sales volume this festive season compared to last year, despite increased consumption in smaller towns due to GST cuts and good monsoons. While urban consumers are holding onto devices longer, rural areas ar...

Anuj Puri of ANAROCK Group suggests home loan rate hikes may affect affordable and mid-range housing demand. Luxury housing is expected to remain stable. Cost-sensitive buyers might delay purchases. Demand for larger homes, driven by lifestyle needs...