CashKaro data shows how Indians shopped this festive season: Smarter savings and growth beyond metrosCashKaro data from six days of festive sales shows GMV up about 18x over a comparable regular period. Small cities, Telegram groups and sma...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
UPI MDR rollout deferred beyond Diwali; date yet to be notifiedNPCI framework, announced on September 15, was scheduled to take effect on October 15. It prescribed a 0.4% fee on eligible bank account-fu...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
US banks post strong profits, but inflation and rate risks cloud outlookMajor US banks reported higher third-quarter profits, supported by resilient consumer spending, AI investment and stronger trading revenue....
13 Oct, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
UPI MDR rollout deferred until after DiwaliUPI MDR charges on eligible merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 have been deferred until after Diwali, with the exact implementation date ...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
US stocks: Citi profit jumps 40% with higher investment banking, services and wealth revenueCitigroup has reported a remarkable 40% jump in its third-quarter profits year-over-year, despite some declines in other areas. Trading rev...
13 Oct, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
HDFC Bank offers up to Rs 70,000 savings on credit card purchases during festive season: Offers on Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and moreIn its annual Festive Treats 2026 campaign, HDFC Bank is rolling out exciting financial product offers that allow customers to save up to R...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
₹199 + ₹299 + ₹499 are eating your salary quietly: How to track subscriptions and recurring expenses automaticallyMany individuals overlook the accumulated cost of multiple small subscriptions on their finances. Tracking these recurring payments can hel...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Southwest Airlines weighs Boeing 787 for long-haul international push, sources saySouthwest Airlines is evaluating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as its potential first widebody jet. The airline has maintained discussions conc...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
American Express fined $350 million over anti-money laundering compliance failuresAmerican Express received a fine of $350 million due to failures in their anti-money laundering compliance programs. The US Office of the C...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Keep UPI free, govt should withdraw proposed charges: GTRIThe Global Trade Research Initiative has urged the government to withdraw the proposed UPI charges set for October 15. Introducing fees on ...
08 Oct, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
₹5 lakh credit card limit but you only use ₹70k? Can unused credit help your CIBIL scoreLearn about the crucial impact of your credit card utilization ratio on your CIBIL score and recognize what a balanced ratio looks like. Un...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
US luxury spending falls for third month as wealthy shoppers turn cautious ahead of midtermsUS credit card spending on luxury brands fell by 6% from a year earlier in September. This marked the third consecutive monthly decline lea...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Apple Pay is finally in India: Can you use it on your next trip abroad?Apple Pay’s India launch means eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cardholders can now use their India-issued cards for contactle...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank credit cardsApple Pay initially supports Visa and Mastercard credit cards issued by Axis Bank. Other large card issuers, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Ban...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Credit card spending falls 2.8% in August as new card additions slowIn August, credit card spending decreased by 2.8% to ₹2.02 lakh crore from July's ₹2.08 lakh crore. While year-on-year spending saw an incr...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.36 PM IST