How HNIs are investing in 2026

Namita Thapar has drawn parallel between Urmila’s often-overlooked role in the Ramayana and the contributions of housewives today. Her LinkedIn post, which highlighted unpaid domestic work, sparked a discussion on recognition, gender roles and the unequal distribution of household responsibilities.

The improvement was accompanied by a rise in labour force participation and the share of people in employment, although the nature of work continued to differ between rural and urban India

Smartphone sales volumes fell 18-20% during Diwali 2026 despite a late festive-season recovery, as consumers postponed purchases and demand remained weak across much of the country.

Wall Street fell after stronger-than-expected US inflation data fuelled expectations of a December Fed rate hike, while Brent crude briefly dropped below $90 a barrel.