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The FIRE movement in India: Redefining work, wealth, and retirement

Written by SP Jain News Desk | Jul 26, 2025 6:30:00 AM

 From high savings rates to intentional living, Dr Arindam Banerjee, Professor (Finance) and Director - Master of Applied Finance & Wealth Management (MFWM), Head - Alumni Relations, Middle East and Africa and Director,  Executive Program in Global Strategic Finance at SP Jain Global, in the ABP Live article explains how the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is reshaping how Indians think about money, career choices, and retirement.

 

More than just leaving the workforce early, FIRE is about gaining the financial flexibility to live life on your own terms, whether that includes a 9-to-5 job or not. Featuring real-life stories, the article shows how people across different age groups and income levels are customising the movement to take control of their financial futures.

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