Household Budget

Household wealth optimism collapses, finds Edelman Trust Barometer

The Edelman Trust Barometer found that economic pessimism was at its highest in some of the world's top economies such as the United States, Britain, Germany and Japan

1 in 3 families may splurge over Rs 10,000 this festival season: Survey

LocalCircles report said CMIE had reported that the consumer sentiments decreased in August after rising in July

June quarter's household consumption, capital investment rise, shows data

Government consumption falls in April-June quarter; inflation and supply chain disruption impacts corporate balance sheets

Around 31 mn households demand work under MGNREGA in May, up 11% YoY

The figure is also much higher than the corresponding pre-Covid period, data shows

Household consumption up; below pre-Covid level: FY22 GDP estimates

The NSO also released the GDP data for October-December (Q3) of FY22

A penny saved, a penny earned and other insights into the art of budgeting

Budgeting tips: Start with some kind of allocation of your periodical expenses, even if it's very rudimentary. You can adopt a more sophisticated approach later

Budget FY23: Need to support incomes for household consumption push

Budgetary support on incomes must continue to strengthen household consumption demand, said Crisil Research.

Tomato prices soar, hitting already constrained family budgets

The price jump has been more in southern and eastern parts of the country than in northern and western areas

'Save first, spend the rest': A budgeting approach that's easy to follow

Experienced practitioners may graduate to zero-based budgeting, a more evolved and detailed approach.

Homes in top-10 cities cut expenses sharply as fuel prices continue to rise

Most households in top-10 cities have been sharing concerns related to rising fuel prices and their focus on budget while shopping during this festive season.

79% believe household earnings will dip in FY22 as against FY21: Survey

76% want Centre to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel as high fuel prices hit family budgets, says a Localcircles survey

Covid-19: At Rs 43.5 trn by March, Indian households' debt at record high

Indian households had debts worth nearly Rs 43.5 trillion at the end of March this year, up from Rs 6.6 trillion at the end of March 2008 and Rs 19.3 trillion five years ago at the end of FY15

Your Money: Making a household budget is tedious, but fruitful

Start small by noting down expenses for a month and then decide on allocation

Five ways to improve your household budget

Today, when the nation's attention is on the Union Budget, take a moment to consider ways to improve your finances