The Economic Times

'80K in FD, 40K in F&O': Ankur Warikoo shares story of 26-year-old 'caught between two generations' definitions of financial independence'

Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo sparked a debate by highlighting a 26-year-old's financial dilemma: a low-return fixed deposit advised by his father versus high-risk futures and options trading influenced by friends. This situation underscores a generational clash in defining financial independence, leaving many young investors caught between traditional advice and speculative trends without proper understanding.