United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. T...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
RBI plans to bar NBFCs from offering revolving credit without approvalIn a recent announcement, the Reserve Bank of India has introduced fresh regulations for non-banking financial companies. Moving forward, N...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Impact of MDR’s return; KKR veterans to anchor new fundHappy Thursday! Competition in the payments space may change with merchant fees on UPI potentially making a comeback. This and more in toda...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
UPI apps could chase big-ticket transactions as MDR return loomsThe UPI race has so far centred on acquiring consumers and monetising them by cross-selling loans, insurance and investments, as there has ...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Global Market: Oracle's AI spending spree pushes credit rating to brink of junk statusOracle's debt-funded AI expansion has intensified concerns over its financial health, with rating agencies warning of rising leverage as th...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
AI could slow affluent India; QSRs, credit cards may show stress first: BNP Paribas’ Kunal VoraComing to loans, personal loans increased by 13% in FY25 and FY26 which is softer versus the earlier years. Also, the recent resurgence in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Mintoak acquires rewards fintech ICC Loyalty to expand bank platform in West Asia, AfricaBengaluru-based Mintoak has acquired Dubai's ICC Loyalty for consumer rewards technology. This acquisition was largely funded by Mintoak's ...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Can a shop charge you extra for paying by credit card? Here's what every card user should knowCan merchants legally charge customers extra for credit card payments? The Reserve Bank of India regulates these payment systems and card a...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.21 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...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
NRI selling property, shares or gold in India? Here's how you can manage your capital gains tax in a better waySelling Indian investments triggers capital gains tax for NRIs, with rules varying by asset type. Property sales offer significant tax redu...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
India's bank credit growth remains robust at 18.6% in June 2026; NBFC, retail lending drive momentum: ReportIndia's average bank credit growth remained robust in June 2026, supported by healthy retail lending and strong credit flow to non-banking ...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Czech proverb of the day: 'Nothing seems expensive when it is bought on credit'; life lessons on the dangers of overspending from popular sayingRelying on credit cards can certainly create an illusion of abundance and prosperity. However, a popular Czech proverb highlights how depen...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.23 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
Pine Labs signs six lenders for AI underwriting tool; to launch expense cardsPine Labs is launching an AI underwriting tool and new employee benefit cards. The company is expanding its services beyond payment process...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
5 credit cards with complimentary airport lounge access without any minimum spend criteria in 2026: One of them is lifetime freeLooking for credit cards with free airport lounge access? Check these 5 credit cards that still offer complimentary domestic or internation...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM 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
Why using a debit card for groceries and fuel is a costly mistake. CA explains why you may be losing outCA Nitin Kaushik argues that using a debit card for everyday expenses like groceries, fuel and travel could mean missing out on rewards, fr...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST