Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Annapurna Bhandar portal in Bengal: How to apply at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, eligibility, application process and how to check ₹3,000 payment statusWest Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme can be accessed through socialregistry.wb.gov.in.. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly direct...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
BSNL ordered to pay over Rs 55 lakh compensation to co-operative bank after duplicate SIM used to access OTPs in Rs 87 lakh fraudKarnataka high court has ordered BSNL to pay more than Rs 55 lakh in compensation and damages to a co-operative bank that lost over Rs 87 l...
07 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Gurgaon CEO shares a shocking truth about modern Indian marriage: 'The person with more money...'Gurgaon-based CEO Jasveer Singh sparked debate on X by asserting that significant income disparities in Indian marriages can lead to power ...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
PNG gas scam: Man clicked on bill link & kept losing money until Rs 31 lakh was drained; 21 others fell for the same fraudFake gas bill update scam: A cyber fraud has targeted 22 individuals in Thane, Maharashtra. Victims received fake gas bill update messages,...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Fintech WeRize raises $7 million led by Sony Innovation FundBengaluru-based fintech WeRize has secured $7 million in a funding round led by Sony Innovation Fund. The capital will bolster its AI and t...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Mastercard to look beyond card biz; target tier 3 & 4 markets for growthMastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
PNB customer alert: PSU bank suspends MasterCard network activity linked to RussiaPunjab National Bank customers using MasterCard for international transactions face continued suspension of services linked to Russia. This...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
SBI Card to revise reward point benefits on these credit cards from July 1, 2026; check detailsSBI Card is revising reward point programs for PhonePe SBI Credit Cards, effective July 1, 2026. Both PURPLE and SELECT BLACK cardholders w...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
UPI processes Rs 29.9 lakh crore in May; transaction volumes hit 23.2 billionDaily average transaction volumes rose to 748 million in May from 745 million in April, reflecting higher adoption of UPI for retail consum...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your walletMany banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
30 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networksChinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to att...
28 May, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Robinhood opens platform to AI agents for trading, credit card purchasesRobinhood is introducing AI agents for its customers. These agents will autonomously trade stocks and make purchases using a virtual credit...
27 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST