Dhirendra Kumar, CEO of Value Research, discussed his disciplined spending and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of delayed gratification and careful financial planning. He categorizes expenses into essential, efficiency-boosting, and pleasure. Kumar’s approach has led to his financial freedom, and he advises aspiring for financial independence and early retirement while ensuring a balanced lifestyle.
NBFCs account for nearly half of small loans while delinquencies stay low
Non-banking finance companies accounted for nearly half of new-to-credit loans below Rs 2 lakh as of June 2026. Their retail delinquency rate remained lower than