7 debit cards with complimentary airport lounge access in 2026 that you might not be aware of; 3 are without minimum spend criteriaCredit cards aren't the only way to unlock free airport lounge access. Discover 7 debit cards from ICICI, HDFC, SBI, PNB, IDFC First and Ba...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Man cleared Rs 45,000 credit card due in 12 EMIs, yet Kotak Mahindra Bank showed Rs 19,000 unpaid and threatened him; bank ordered to withdraw dues and pay Rs 1.5 lakhKotak Mahindra Bank has been ordered to pay Rs 1.5 lakh in compensation after the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Defaulted on your loan? Here's what banks can legally do and what they can'tMissing a single loan EMI doesn't lead to immediate bank intervention; instead, lenders often issue reminder calls and formal notices first...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Federal Bank, IDFC First Bank surge in credit card growth, challenging HDFC BankRecent data reveals that Federal Bank and IDFC First Bank have collectively issued over twenty-two lakh new credit cards, almost parallelin...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
Not much concerned on proposed NBFC norms, revolving credit exposure below 5%: Tata Capital CEOTata Capital's revolving credit exposure remains below five percent of its total lending. The company will submit its feedback to the Reser...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
'Ajit Doval’s undercover agent': Man posing as IAS officer arrested; police seize Tesla, 31 litres of imported liquor and barasingha hornsIn Bihar, police apprehended an individual masquerading as both an IAS officer and a National Security Agency agent. During a raid on his h...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Zero forex markup credit cards: Does it mean zero cost? Check this before your international travelPlanning an international trip? A 'zero forex markup' credit card promises savings, but hidden charges and fluctuating exchange rates can s...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
India is scanning more and withdrawing less as digital payments take overIndia’s payments network is shifting towards software-based channels, with UPI QR codes and online card transactions growing while ATMs and...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
- NBFCs outpace banks in June as cards lose some credit
NBFCs outpaced banks in retail lending growth in June, with loans rising over 20% year-on-year compared with 16% for banks. Growth was driv...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
UPI to remain free for users; nominal MDR may apply to select merchant transactionsConsumers will not face any charges for UPI payments. Most merchant transactions will also remain free of cost. Any future charges will app...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Is UPI ending free payments for all users? Here’s what Finance Ministry saysStandard UPI transfers for individuals will remain complimentary, ensuring users can continue making everyday payments without worry. While...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Global banks are pulling back credit cards once prized by rich IndiansSeveral offshore banks are becoming reluctant to issue or renew international credit cards for wealthy resident Indians due to India’s 180-...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
PNB to roll out its wealth management product by Dec aimed at boosting non-interest incomePunjab National Bank plans to launch wealth management services by December. The bank is also aggressively scaling its credit card business...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv shares fall up to 5% on RBI's new proposal for NBFCsShares of Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv fell sharply after the RBI proposed restricting NBFCs to offering only term loans, effectively ba...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM 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
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
Sebi penalises SME firm Kalahridhaan Trendz, promoters for misleading disclosuresKalahridhaan Trendz has been penalized by Sebi with a fine of Rs 1 crore for hiding a loan default and giving deceptive corporate announcem...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.29 PM IST