Game Over?

Game Over?

  • EDITOR'S NOTE
    Editor’s Note: Is Your Safety Net Safe?

    Customers await reasonable solutions and total transparency (in a clear language that is understandable) on premiums, coverage and claims. Otherwise, the safety net will get reduced to savings and more savings

    BY Nidhi Sinha 1 November 2025

    Nidhi Sinha Editor­, Outlook Money

  • Illustration: Rounak Patra
    Is Real Money Gaming Ban The Endgame?

    Real money games didn’t just ruin several lives financially but also had a deep psychological impact on the gamers, which the recent online gaming ban stopped in its tracks, but there are others who rue the ban, warning of job losses and the rise of black market apps. What’s the endgame?

    BY Anuradha Mishra 1 November 2025

    Are You Spending Too Much On School Fees?
    Are You Spending Too Much On School Fees?

    Rising cost of education is affecting not just school fees, but also higher education. Instead of putting it all in a good school, strike a balance to ensure your future goals, such as children’s higher education and your retirement planning do not get jeopardised

    BY Sanjeev Sinha 1 November 2025

    Is US Still The Dream Destination For Indian Students?
    Is US Still The Dream Destination For Indian Students?

    The recent hike in H-1B visa fee has forced many Indian students to rethink their decisions to study and work in the US and look at alternative destinations, such as Europe and Australia. However, skilled students, may not have much to worry

    BY Manas Malhotra 1 November 2025


    It’s Just You And Me
    It’s Just You And Me

    Rising healthcare and education costs, ideological choices, and the need for freedom and flexibility are leading several couples to not have children. There’s no right or wrong there, but the ones who are confused about it need to think carefully

    BY Ayush Khar 1 November 2025

    Is Silver The New Gold?
    Is Silver The New Gold?

    Silver, an asset once considered gold’s quieter cousin is now commanding investor’s attention, given its extraordinary rally this year, with prices soaring to multi-year highs and shattering previous records. But does it make sense to add a touch of silver shine to your portfolio now?

    BY Kundan Kishore 1 November 2025

    How To Handle A Cashless Health Claim
    How To Handle A Cashless Health Claim

    With many hospitals suspending cashless health insurance option, here’s how to manage your temporary cash requirement and claim for a reimbursement from your insurer later

    BY Meghna Maiti 1 November 2025


    Here’s How To Register For RBI’s Digital Rupee Wallet
    Here’s How To Register For RBI’s Digital Rupee Wallet

    Digital Rupee or e` is India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the tokenised digital form of India’s physical currency. It is issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in digital form and offers features similar to the physical fiat currency, including RBI’s guarantee. Here's a step-by-step guide to register for RBI's Digital Rupee Wallet

    BY Priyanka Debnath 1 November 2025

    S. Ramann, Chairperson, PFRDA
    We Want That Even Before You Buy A Mutual Fund, You Should Be In NPS, Says S. Ramann

    Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairperson S. Ramann, in an interview with Outlook Money Editor Nidhi Sinha as part of the Wealth Wizards series, talks about how the National Pension System (NPS) is moving from catering to the government sector to the non-government sector, why the regulator is focusing on larger distribution through new Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) products, why it’s important to have more choice in pension products and how NPS is turning into an end-to-end product.

    BY Nidhi Sinha 1 November 2025

    NPS MSF Schemes: More Choice Or More Confusion?
    NPS MSF Schemes: More Choice Or More Confusion?

    The launch of shorter-term schemes under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) of the National Pension System (NPS) has given more choice to investors, but will that breed confusion and are these schemes fit for consistent long-term savings?

    BY Versha Jain 1 November 2025


  • Is Real Money Gaming Ban The Endgame?

    Real money games didn’t just ruin several lives financially but also had a deep psychological impact on the gamers, which the recent online gaming ban stopped in its tracks, but there are others who rue the ban, warning of job losses and the rise of black market apps. What’s the endgame?

    BY Anuradha Mishra 1 November 2025

    Illustration: Rounak Patra
  • Are You Spending Too Much On School Fees?

    Rising cost of education is affecting not just school fees, but also higher education. Instead of putting it all in a good school, strike a balance to ensure your future goals, such as children’s higher education and your retirement planning do not get jeopardised

    BY Sanjeev Sinha 1 November 2025

    Are You Spending Too Much On School Fees?
  • It’s Just You And Me

    Rising healthcare and education costs, ideological choices, and the need for freedom and flexibility are leading several couples to not have children. There’s no right or wrong there, but the ones who are confused about it need to think carefully

    BY Ayush Khar 1 November 2025

    It’s Just You And Me
  • Is Silver The New Gold?

    Silver, an asset once considered gold’s quieter cousin is now commanding investor’s attention, given its extraordinary rally this year, with prices soaring to multi-year highs and shattering previous records. But does it make sense to add a touch of silver shine to your portfolio now?

    BY Kundan Kishore 1 November 2025

    Is Silver The New Gold?
  • Here’s How To Register For RBI’s Digital Rupee Wallet

    Digital Rupee or e` is India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the tokenised digital form of India’s physical currency. It is issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in digital form and offers features similar to the physical fiat currency, including RBI’s guarantee. Here's a step-by-step guide to register for RBI's Digital Rupee Wallet

    BY Priyanka Debnath 1 November 2025

    Here’s How To Register For RBI’s Digital Rupee Wallet
  • We Want That Even Before You Buy A Mutual Fund, You Should Be In NPS, Says S. Ramann

    Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairperson S. Ramann, in an interview with Outlook Money Editor Nidhi Sinha as part of the Wealth Wizards series, talks about how the National Pension System (NPS) is moving from catering to the government sector to the non-government sector, why the regulator is focusing on larger distribution through new Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) products, why it’s important to have more choice in pension products and how NPS is turning into an end-to-end product.

    BY Nidhi Sinha 1 November 2025

    S. Ramann, Chairperson, PFRDA
  • NPS MSF Schemes: More Choice Or More Confusion?

    The launch of shorter-term schemes under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) of the National Pension System (NPS) has given more choice to investors, but will that breed confusion and are these schemes fit for consistent long-term savings?

    BY Versha Jain 1 November 2025

    NPS MSF Schemes: More Choice Or More Confusion?