Finance Ministry rejects US pressure claims over new UPI MDR, says RuPay has no special edgeIndia's Finance Ministry rejects claims of US influence on UPI payment charges. The new framework prioritizes RuPay credit cards for UPI tr...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Croma sweetens iPhone 18 Pro deal with cashback and exchange offers, here's the effective priceCroma has announced launch offers on the new iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Customers can get effective prices on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max mode...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Apple Pay set for India launch next month with Axis Bank credit cards: ReportApple is set to launch Apple Pay in India next month, debuting with Axis Bank's credit card integration. Talks with prominent banks like HD...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
FinMin allays fears of increase in cash transactions post UPI MDR levy: SourcesThe Finance Ministry anticipates no rise in cash transactions following the UPI MDR implementation. Only a small percentage of total UPI vo...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
No US pressure in UPI MDR decision; NPCI circular offers no advantage to foreign credit cards: FinMinThe Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued the clarification in response to observations in the US Trade Representative's (USTR) 202...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
US Fed Rate Hike: What it means for your money and investmentsThe US Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate hike could raise borrowing costs for credit card and adjustable-rate mortgage borrowers while b...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
UPI MDR prompts D2C brands to reassess costs as festive sales loomUnder the new framework, the government has introduced a 0.4% MDR on P2M (person-to-merchant) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
HDFC credit card holder lost Rs 1.39 lakh in an unauthorised transaction, bank says card details and OTP were used; court orders HDFC Bank to pay him Rs 1.75 lakhAn HDFC Bank credit card holder disputed a Rs 1,39,901 online transaction he said he had never authorised. HDFC Bank argued that card detai...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Credit for the next 50 crore: How PhonePe’s new co-branded cards target India’s underservedAt GFF 2026, PhonePe unveiled a suite of co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, plus the Wishcard for consumers with limited or no...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Merchant fee on UPI rolling out as transaction floor set at Rs 2,000India has exempted transactions up to ₹2,000 via UPI and RuPay debit cards from charges. This move allows for the reintroduction of merchan...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Rs 6.42 lakh travel expense disallowed as business expenditure over use of wife’s credit card; businessman contests tax order, wins relief in ITAT MumbaiRs 6.42 lakh foreign travel expenditure disallowed from business income as businessman used wife’s credit card to pay for it; ITAT Mumbai g...
12 Sep, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Bank deposits grow 17.8% in August, fastest in decade as FCNR-B inflows mask local mobilisation woesBank deposits grew 17.8% year-on-year at the end of August, the fastest pace in a decade, driven largely by a surge in FCNR-B deposits afte...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
iPhone 17 Pro At Rs 69,990, Pro Max At Rs 74,990 in Croma deal: How exchange bonus and bank cashback bring down the priceiPhone 17 Pro Discount: Croma is offering special deals on iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models. The iPhone 17 Pro 256GB is available for an ef...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max launch deals in India: Check bank offers, No Cost EMI options and exchange discountsApple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India with several launch offers for buyers. The new iPhones come with eligib...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Credit card lost, and someone used it; who will cover the lost money - you or the bank?What if a transaction takes place after you lose your card, and you don’t block it before that? Who has the liability then - you or the ban...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
PhonePe's Sameer Nigam unveils vision for next decade of financial inclusion at GFF 2026PhonePe has shared its ambitious ten-year strategy aimed at transforming India's digital landscape and promoting financial inclusion. By el...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
India's retail credit market shifts to rural, GenZ borrowers via digital platformsYounger consumers and rural households are driving India's retail credit market growth. These aspirational borrowers now account for most n...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST