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SBI Cards tops credit card additions in May as industry hits 12 crore milestone; spends grow 6.3% YoYIndia's credit card sector has surpassed 12 crore cards, with new additions surging 33.7% year-on-year in May 2026. Despite robust cardhold...
RBI finalises digital banking fraud protection rules; introduces shadow reversal, extends relief to sole proprietorsVictims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027. The...
Kunal Shah named WhatsApp global CEO as Meta takes $900 million stake in CredMeta enters the cap table of fintech co-valued at $4.5 billion post-money; Miten Sampat is interim CEO. The funding comprises about $400 mi...
Meta’s Chris Cox sought Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp advice - then made him leaderMeta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox reached out to Shah directly in the spring, seeking advice on picking the future leader of WhatsApp. C...
Meta's India bet: Why Kunal Shah could be key to unlocking WhatsApp's business potentialMeta, owner of WhatsApp, is exploring ways to monetize its massive Indian user base. A potential minority stake in fintech startup Cred, le...
Foreign influence increasing over India's fintech sector: GTRI on Meta's investment in CredThink tank GTRI said that the deal gives Meta a foothold in one of the country's richest repositories of consumer financial-behaviour data,...
RBI says UPI-linked credit lines must follow same rules as traditional loans; Closes regulatory arbitrageThe Reserve Bank of India has mandated uniform prudential treatment for all credit facilities, including those disbursed via UPI. This move...
Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
Meet Kunal Shah: He once worked as a delivery boy to support family. Now he's set to lead world's biggest messaging platformKunal Shah, the visionary behind fintech success CRED and FreeCharge, is set to lead Meta's global messaging giant, WhatsApp. Shah, who pre...
Who is Kunal Shah? From selling FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore to building CRED and now leading WhatsAppKunal Shah, the brainchild behind CRED, is set to lead WhatsApp globally following Meta's substantial $900 investment. Known for scaling CR...
Credit card points: How to use them for free flights, hotel stays, and better travel rewardsTravellers should also remember that loyalty program transfers are generally irreversible. Before moving points to an airline or a hotel pr...
Carlyle eyes $1 billion raise via auto, healthcare IPOsPrivate equity giant Carlyle is gearing up for significant IPOs in India, planning a $500 million listing for its automotive platform, High...
RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
NRI credit cards: Rewards and lounge access aren’t everything, what more NRIs should know before getting an Indian credit cardFor Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), an Indian credit card offers significant benefits beyond convenience, including building a crucial CIBIL s...
RBI revises Kisan Credit Card norms, standardises crop season definitionThe Reserve Bank has revamped the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, standardizing crop season definitions for uniform loan sanctions and repa...
OpenAI introduces enhanced usage analytics, AI spending controls for ChatGPT EnterpriseThe new features aim to help manage costs and track credit usage, as growing adoption of the AI tools by power users in enterprises has d...
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...
India's 5G subscriptions to cross 1.1 billion by 2031; Mobile data usage to nearly double: ReportIndia's 5G subscriber base is expected to surpass 1.1 billion by the end of 2031, representing an 81 per cent subscription penetration rate...
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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 ...