Smartphone retailers urge brands to end zero-cost EMI schemes to make handsets more affordableThis is because zero-interest payment plans cost smartphone brands 17-19% of the product price which they bake directly into retail price o...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Retiring with an EMI? Here's when it can make sense and when it could derail your retirementRetiring debt-free is an ideal goal, but not always achievable or necessary. Experts suggest focusing on EMI affordability rather than comp...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Bajaj Finserv Q1 net up 18% on NBFC strengthBajaj Finserv announced an eighteen percent profit increase for the June quarter. This growth was primarily fueled by strong consumer finan...
01 Aug, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Unfazed by West Asia crisis, fiscal deficit within range at 18.2% in Q1The Centre's fiscal deficit reached 18.2% of the full-year target in the first quarter. Higher spending was offset by stronger net tax coll...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Atomberg converts into public company, adds independent directors ahead of IPOShareholders approved the conversion and change in name from Atomberg Technologies Private Limited to Atomberg Technologies Limited on May ...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Formal retail credit access doubles over past decadeIndia’s formal retail credit market has expanded sharply over the past decade, with credit access rising from 35% of consumers in 2017 to 7...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
China emerging as long-term AI winner despite semiconductor market volatility: JefferiesChina leads the artificial intelligence race, particularly in consumer markets. Global semiconductor stocks face volatility, nearing 200-da...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Groww founders plan Rs 400-500 crore fund for consumer, deeptech startupsChief executive Lalit Keshre, chief financial officer Ishan Bansal, chief operating officer Harsh Jain, and chief technology officer Neeraj...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Bajaj Finance posts 28% growth in net profit amid healthy loan demandBajaj Finance reported a 28% year-on-year net profit increase for the June quarter. Assets under management climbed 24% to ₹5.47 lakh crore...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Starbucks raises annual forecasts again as turnaround takes rootStarbucks has raised its annual sales and profit forecasts again. The company's turnaround strategy has reignited demand and improved custo...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
The evolution of mobile banking apps into financial operating systemsMobile banking apps now serve as primary financial interfaces for millions. Consumers expect a single platform for all their financial need...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Samsung foldables now account for over 20% of flagship sales in India, says Southwest Asia CEOSamsung's foldable phones now represent over twenty percent of flagship sales in India. The company anticipates further growth as consumers...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Credit card rewards are changing: Here's how travellers and reward seekers can maximise points and milesBanks increasingly reward engagement rather than ownership. Issuers want your premium card to become your preferred spending instrument, as...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Despite price hikes, smartphone demand stays strongMost smartphone users will still buy devices despite ongoing price increases. Young users aged twenty-five to thirty are willing to pay mor...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Godrej Capital enters gold loan business with Kanakadurga Finance acquisitionGodrej Capital acquired Kanakadurga Finance's gold loan business to expand its consumer finance segment. This acquisition aims to build a R...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Samsung wants foldables to go beyond metros: Aditya Babbar on India’s premium smartphone pushSamsung launched its largest foldable phone lineup, including the Fold8 and Flip8 models. The company aims to expand foldable adoption beyo...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
The experience economy is reshaping consumer financeYoung professionals now prioritize experiences, shifting financial goals from tangible assets. Consumers globally continue to spend on trav...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST