Companies fold back discounts as cost clouds hang lowCompanies are also putting fewer products on sale, signalling a shift away from aggressive promotions despite ongoing end-of-season sales, ...
11 Jul, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
'Your car, house, phone are chains': Ankur Warikoo on EMIs and loans; reveals when he had minus Rs 30 lakh net worthAnkur Warikoo advises young professionals to liquidate choices leading to debt. He stresses taking responsibility for financial decisions a...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G with Gemini AI, 6 years of updates starting at Rs 28,999Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy A27 5G in India, bringing advanced AI capabilities like Google Gemini and Perplexity to its mid-range s...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Apple price hikes may flatten India iPhone growth; analysts cut forecast from double-digit to flatApple faces challenges in India as rising chip costs prompt price hikes. Analysts foresee flat or low single-digit iPhone shipment growth t...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
How a writer saved Rs 55,000 a year using 21 credit cards without paying interestA freelance translator uses 21 credit cards as a financial tool, saving Rs 50,000-55,000 annually by optimizing spending. Through meticulou...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
24 May, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
22 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
MINI Cooper S GP Inspired Edition launched in India: Check price, features and moreMINI has launched the Cooper S GP Inspired Edition in India. This special model is a limited import, with only 30 units available. It featu...
19 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
From smartphones to scorecards: How EMIs are dialing up access to loansPurchasing a mobile phone on EMI is helping people in the informal sector to build credit histories. This enables them to access larger loa...
25 Jan, 2025, 10.51 AM IST
Demand for financing schemes set to surge as smartphones get costlierSmartphone financing schemes are set to see a surge with 60-70% of the devices likely to be bought via instalment-based financing plans as ...
16 Jan, 2023, 08.39 AM IST
VIL, Bajaj Finance partner for financing offers on smartphones bundled with prepaid plansUnder the pact, the EMI will be calculated on the basis of the total billed amount including the price of the smartphone and the recharge. ...
14 Dec, 2020, 04.45 PM IST
Lenders rush to finance your AC, phones at no additional costFor smartphones, about 25% of all sales are now on finance, compared with less than 10% before the government’s cash-ban programme, leading...
03 Apr, 2018, 09.50 PM IST
Like that Smart TV? Buy it now, you can pay laterAccording to the latest RBI data, consumer loans outstanding shrunk to Rs 18,200 crore at the end of December from Rs 20,800 crore on March...
14 Feb, 2018, 02.37 PM IST
LG joins hands with Bajaj Finance to offer products at no cost EMIThe card will allow customers to buy from over 20,000 outlets, around 700 LG exclusive brand shops and 3000 outlets for smartphones.
11 Oct, 2017, 04.33 PM IST
Buy devices on EMI without credit card from The MobileStoreMobile phone retail chain The MobileStore today launched a new instalment scheme for consumers to buy devices on EMI (equated monthly insta...
20 Jan, 2014, 03.09 PM IST
After EMIs, Samsung offers cash back to woo smartphone buyersAfter launching EMI scheme, Korean electronic giant Samsung is now offering 15% cash back on its flagship 'Galaxy' range.
14 Apr, 2013, 04.30 PM IST