As India enters a high-growth year, your financial discipline will decide how 2026 treats you. The start of a new year always brings excitement, fresh goals, renewed energy, and the urge to upgrade life. But while January makes us feel unstoppable, it’s also the month when most Indians make the costliest financial mistakes. And according to the latest 2025–26 BFSI and fintech industry reports, what you do in the first quarter (January-March) directly influences your savings rate, investment capacity, tax outcome, and long-term wealth for the rest of the year. So before you begin 2026 with enthusiasm (and a little overspending), here are the top money mistakes you must avoid to ensure the new year strengthens, not weakens your finances. Waiting Until March to Start Tax Planning One of the biggest recurring mistakes Indian earners make is postponing tax planning until the last week of March. This “panic investment” leads ...
As India enters a high-growth year, your financial discipline will decide how 2026 treats you. The start of a new year always brings excitement, fresh goals, renewed energy, and the urge to upgrade life. But while January makes us feel unstoppable, it’s also the month when most Indians make the ...
As India enters a high-growth year, your financial discipline will decide how 2026 treats you. The start of a new year always brings excitement, fresh goals, renewed energy, and the urge to upgrade life. But while January makes us feel unstoppable, it’s also the month when most Indians make the ...
As India enters a high-growth year, your financial discipline will decide how 2026 treats you. The start of a new year always brings excitement, fresh goals, renewed energy, and the urge to upgrade life. But while January makes us feel unstoppable, it’s also the month when most Indians make the ...