Dr Rushi Anandan, Associate Professor - General Management, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, authored an article titled ‘Retire early, live free - rethinking FIRE Indian style’ published in Mint. In the article, Dr Rushi explores how the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is evolving in the Indian context. He highlights the need to adapt FIRE strategies to India’s unique socio-economic realities, balancing inflation, healthcare costs, family obligations and traditional mindsets. He emphasises the importance of diversified investments, phased retirement and a purpose-driven post-retirement life to ensure a sustainable and meaningful FIRE journey in India.