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The Journal

Stories about money, told well.

Long-form essays on Indian markets, fintech, and personal finance. No clickbait. No AI-generated filler. Just careful writing for readers who actually want to understand things.

Markets 6 min read

RBI Rate Cut 2026: What It Really Means For Your EMI

The latest 25-bps cut sounds modest on paper - but the second-order effects on housing, NBFCs, and your floating-rate loans tell a different story.

By Ananya Mehta May 02, 2026
Equities 8 min read

The Small-Cap Bubble Nobody Wants To Call

Valuations are stretched, retail flows are euphoric, and the smart money is quietly trimming. A contrarian look at where we actually are in the cycle.

By Rohan Saxena Apr 28, 2026
Fintech 10 min read

How AI Is Quietly Eating Indian Fintech

From underwriting to collections, AI is rewriting the unit economics of every lending business. Here's the playbook the leaders are running.

By Dev Iyer Apr 21, 2026
Personal Finance 5 min read

5 Personal Finance Myths That Are Costing You Lakhs

Term insurance is a waste. Gold is safe. Real estate always appreciates. We unpack the assumptions that quietly drain Indian household wealth.

By Priya Nair Apr 15, 2026
Startups 7 min read

Funding Winter Is Over - But The Game Has Changed

Cheques are flowing again, but founders are walking into rooms where the rules have been rewritten. Profitability isn't a goal, it's table stakes.

By Karthik R. Apr 09, 2026
Personal Finance 4 min read

The New Credit Card Trap Most People Don't See Coming

Reward points and cashback aren't free. The behavioural design behind your shiny new card is sharper than ever - here's how to fight back.

By Sneha Pillai Apr 03, 2026
Startups 8 min read

xson208: Meaning, Search Trend, Features & Future Scope Explained

Discover what xson208 means, why it is trending online, its growing search popularity, and how this emerging keyword may become important in the future.

By Sneha Pillai May 10, 2026