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'Revolver' misfire hits credit card issuers: India's credit card boom sees lower bank profitsCredit card profits are shrinking for Indian banks as spending rises. Customers now use cards more for payments than borrowing, reducing in...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Where consumer products meet real-world relevanceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are evolving their focus from mere launch promises to tangible post-market success. This...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
From 100,000 calls a month to 5 million a day: Inside Vobiz’s AI telephony betFounded by Suman Gandham and Vikash Srivastava, Vobiz is betting that the rise of AI voice agents will require a telecom layer built for ma...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Bengaluru techie says Rs 1.8 lakh salary meant nothing when the hospital bill came knockingA Bengaluru techie earning Rs 1.8 lakh a month shared on Reddit how his father's sudden medical emergency exposed his lack of liquid saving...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Xiaomi Launches REDMI Note 17 5G in India, starting at Rs 24,999 with an 8,000mAh batteryThe latest addition to Xiaomi's lineup, the REDMI Note 17 5G smartphone, has been launched in India. It comes equipped with an impressive 8...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.34 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
Investing and thinking beyond Trump, Iran and oil prices: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%West Asia is once again dictating the mood on Dalal Street. Brent crude has crossed $93 a barrel, Indian equities are under pressure, and t...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.33 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
For investors who understand that it may get worse before it gets better: 5 large-caps with upside potential of up to 31%The noise levels are currently high in the markets. And, at this point of time, it seems there is literally nothing positive about them. Fr...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Horoscope Tomorrow, July 23, 2026: Powerful Career Breakthroughs, Financial Gains and Relationship Harmony Await All 12 Zodiac SignsHoroscope Tomorrow for 23rd July, 2026 indicates a productive day marked by professional recognition, steady financial progress, thoughtful...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
China's record consumer defaults undermine Beijing's push to boost spendingChinese banks are reluctant to increase lending as bad loans rise. The government wants borrowing to boost consumption and economic growth....
16 Jul, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaClaude Pro now starts at Rs 1,999 per month on an annual plan (about Rs 24,000 a year), rising to roughly Rs 2,399 per month for those who ...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaThis shows India's growing importance across Anthropic's markets. India accounts for about 6% of global Claude usage. The AI giant opened a...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
This simple aluminum foil trick can help protect your contactless credit cards from unauthorized RFID scansIrish researchers demonstrated contactless card vulnerability to relay attacks. Two smartphones and WiFi can relay payment signals from a d...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Giving more credit where credit's dueCredit card firms now prioritize existing clients over new ones. They offer enhanced credit and personalized benefits to loyal customers. U...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Reward points and freebies push credit card spends to record levelsAverage monthly spending through credit cards has doubled in three years from Rs 60,000 crore a month in FY'19-20 to Rs 1.2 lakh crore a mo...
13 Jul, 2023, 05.49 PM IST