Investing extra money can be confusing, no matter how big or small the amount. What works for someone with Rs 1 crore is very different from what suits someone with Rs 1 lakh or Rs 10 lakh. Experts say everyone should first take care of basic needs before investing.
There are many simple, logical, and even unconventional ways to invest.

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India's Fund of Funds for Startups 1.0 is winding down this March—but it's falling short of its goals.

Of the ₹10,000 crore mandate, only ₹6,500 crore has been disbursed, and just ₹3,200 crore has actually reached startups. Meanwhile, FFS 2.0 remains stuck in limbo with no guidelines released yet.

Despite catalyzing India's startup boom—from 3,000 startups in 2016 to over 200,000 today—the program faces criticism over cheap terms for fund managers, delays, and transparency issues. As the government prepares FFS 2.0, fixing these operational inefficiencies will be crucial.

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In this episode we fill you in on four standout stories from the past week.

First, a quick look at how the Venezuela crisis is benefiting Reliance and ONGC;

Next, why the quick fashion promise stands on shaky ground;

Third, how AI has been filling up Indian shopping carts;

And finally, why the discourse about Grok AI is starting to sound a little lopsided.

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Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India’s first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.