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Chandigarh tops India in household spending, richest after Bengaluru: Report
July 12, 2026 4:56 pm
Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata are not among the top five cities in household spending, as per a report released by PRICE and Tata Sons.
Most expensive cities in the world 2026: No US city among top 10; Singapore spends the most
July 09, 2026 6:52 pm
Most expensive cities for luxury spending and living: Dubai slipped to 14th place in the annual report by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer Group Ltd.
‘I owe it to myself’: Why Gen Z believes matcha, makeup, concerts are essential self-care
May 01, 2026 11:32 am
Gen Z’s financial priorities are often labeled ‘reckless’, but a deeper look reveals a calculated shift toward conscious spending.
‘Purchasing a momentary escape’: Financial advisor explains the reason you spend more under stress, and the 72-hour rule to stop it
March 13, 2026 3:59 pm
Stress doesn't just mess with your peace of mind; it hijacks your wallet. Through ‘compensatory consumption,’ elevated cortisol impairs your brain's impulse control, making one-click shopping feel like a necessary physiological escape.
‘Did I buy it just to make myself feel better?’: Why Gen Z can't stop spending but also feel guilty about it
January 19, 2026 3:02 pm
From café bills to self-care splurges, many young Indians feel intense guilt after spending money despite earning well. Experts explain how stress, social media, family values, and financial uncertainty fuel this cycle.
‘The middle-class Ravi Kishan has not left me’: How the actor's childhood poverty still influences his spending; psychology behind the guilt
January 09, 2025 5:00 pm
“All of this has shaped the person I am today,” Ravi Kishan said.
Decoded: The unexpected benefits and challenges of a 'no-spend month'
October 25, 2024 10:49 am
At its core, a no-spend month is an exercise in self-discipline and mindfulness
India's consumer spending to return to growth in 2021: Fitch Solutions
November 30, 2020 6:13 pm
Fitch Solutions forecast a return to pre-COVID-19 levels only over the second half of 2021 and 2022.
Indian consumers cautious about spending amid COVID-19 crisis, KPMG survey claims
July 23, 2020 3:10 pm
Interestingly, the survey said "overall 51 per cent of respondents feel that the impact of COVID-19 will be short-lived and normalcy is not far".
Spend a little more for longer life
June 12, 2014 11:06 am
Are you working too hard and saving a lot for your retirement even when you are not sure that you would live that long?
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