Government data shows households have poured far more into shares and mutual funds than into bank deposits over the past decade. Savings in markets have jumped over 15x, while household bank deposits grew much more slowly. The shift suggests banks are not capturing a growing share of household wealth, raising questions about where India’s savings are going next.
Gujarati travellers are holding back on summer plans as geopolitical uncertainty tied to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, along with stock market dips, makes them more cautious. Advance bookings for summer trips have dropped sharply, pushing many to consider alternative destinations. Hotels and event planners are feeling the slowdown, though experts expect it to be temporary for this traditionally buoyant travel community.
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FY26 turned out to be India’s worst year for stocks since the pandemic, with foreign investors selling a record amount of Indian shares. Trade tariffs and regional conflicts hit global sentiment, while the rupee declined sharply. Even so, the editorial argues India’s fundamentals stay resilient, and recovery may depend on stabilising energy prices.
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