Blog - Advisors India

(0)
News

Budget Series: What do leaders expect from Union Budget 2026?

India heads into the Union Budget 2026 with resilient growth and record low inflation numbers in the past months, but mounting fiscal pressures and global uncertainties pose fresh policy challenges. As the government weighs its next moves, ETBFSI and ETCFO…

(0)
News

Padma Awards 2026: Uday Kotak named among Padma Bhushan recipients

India’s highest civilian honours, the Padma Awards for 2026, were announced, recognising 131 individuals across various fields. Notable recipients include Uday Kotak for finance, Dharmendra and V S Achuthanandan for their contributions, and Alka Yagnik and Vijay Amritraj for their…

(0)
News

Global economy faces uncertainty in 2026; 53% WEF chief economists see weakness

The global economy is expected to face a challenging year in 2026, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook released this month. While confidence has improved slightly compared to last year, more than half of leading economists…

(0)
News

AI could reshape jobs globally by 2030, asserts WEF white paper

A World Economic Forum white paper forecasts AI’s profound impact on global labor markets by 2030, presenting four scenarios from productivity booms to widespread job displacement. Business leaders express uncertainty, with a majority expecting job losses over creation, and productivity…

(0)
News

Big FMCG flags market data as new-age channels gain share

Companies say traditional benchmarks miss large modern retail and rapid-delivery channels, prompting independent tracking of buying trends.

(0)
News

India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources say

India is set to significantly reduce import duties on cars from the European Union. Tariffs will drop to 40% from as high as 110%. This move is part of a major free trade agreement expected soon. European automakers like Volkswagen…

1
2
3
4
5
6
...
4205

How to merge two PF accounts, and is a withdrawal taxable?
The latest UAN linked to your last employer should be retained, and the older one linked to your first employment must be merged
The second shift: How Gen Z is building wealth after office hours
In an economy that demands diversification to survive, the best investment you can make might just be the one you do on a Saturday afternoon.
New Tax Regime: Is ELSS still relevant without Section 80C tax breaks?
ELSS does not offer tax deductions under the New Tax Regime. However, it still has the potential to deliver strong returns and create wealth. With a three-year lock-in period, ELSS can help investors overcome emotions such as greed and fear and become more disciplined.
Managing investments in 2026 amid volatile markets and geopolitical uncertainty
From crypto SIPs and precious metals to IPO mania, 2025 saw investors chase returns like never before. As markets remind them of risk, 2026 calls for discipline over FOMO.
Nominee vs legal heir: who really inherits your money?
Understanding the crucial difference between nominees and legal heirs can save families from disputes and ensure smooth asset transfer.
Why children are quietly becoming their parents’ financial managers
As fraud risks rise and finance grows more complex, adult children across urban India are becoming informal money managers for ageing parents—managing investments, blocking mis-selling and navigating a delicate balance between protection and autonomy.
Silver is not cheap gold: Why the catch-up trade is a dangerous myth
As gold hits record highs, many investors assume silver is the obvious next bet. History shows that thinking can quietly damage long-term portfolios.
Will remote work during a short India visit trigger tax? What NRIs should know
From overseas employees working briefly from India to gifting money to NRIs, here’s how Indian tax rules apply in two common cross-border situations.
Why the rich still get systematic investing wrong
The rationale for systematic investing is independent of portfolio size. Whether an investor has ₹1,000 or several crores, market direction over the short or long term remains inherently uncertain.
8th Pay Commission: Employee organisation demands 3.25 fitment factor and 5% annual increment, says report
FNPO has said that the previous pay commissions did not apply the fitment factor consistently at all levels, both by design and necessity. Therefore, it has sought fitment factors ranging from 3.0-3.25 for various central government employee levels