India Inc is returning to banks for money, but retail borrowers aren’t keeping paceIndia’s largest private banks are witnessing a shift in credit demand, with corporate and SME lending driving loan growth while retail borr...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
UPI MDR may return for large merchants: What it means for your digital paymentsIndia's government is considering a small Merchant Discount Rate for large UPI retailers. This potential change aims to create a sustainabl...
18 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Delhi government raises annual family income limit to Rs 2.5 lakh for ration card applicationsIn a notable policy change, the Delhi government has raised the annual income cap for ration cards to Rs 2.5 lakh, a move designed to enhan...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Why airport lounge access keeps getting more expensive and confusingAirport lounges in the US have become a major profit driver for airlines, but gaining access has grown increasingly expensive and confusing...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Exclusive: UPI merchant fee likely to be set at 5-7 basis points: sourcesThe move would mark a significant shift in India’s digital payments policy, six years after the government made UPI and RuPay debit card tr...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Exclusive: Govt may bring back UPI merchant fee for big businessesIndia may reintroduce merchant discount rates for large businesses on UPI transactions. This move aims to address the financial sustainabil...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
US Stock Market: Healthy loan growth and stable credit trends boost outlook for US bank stocksMajor Wall Street banks say the U.S. consumer remains resilient, with strong spending, rising loan balances and stable credit quality backe...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
UPI fees explained: Why the government plans to revive MDR and who will payThe central government is considering reintroducing a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions. This levy would apply only to large merch...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Japan triples departure tax as tourist numbers surgeJapan has tripled its departure tax to three thousand yen for all travellers leaving the country. This increased levy aims to fund measures...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Wells Fargo tops profit estimates on interest income boost, trading boomWells Fargo reported a significant profit increase in the second quarter. Strong trading desks and robust loan growth fueled this positive ...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Anthropic Claude India Pricing announced: Check what users will have to pay for Claude servicesAnthropic Claude Cost India: Anthropic now offers its Claude AI assistant with pricing in Indian rupees. This move simplifies payments and ...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaClaude Pro now starts at Rs 1,999 per month on an annual plan (about Rs 24,000 a year), rising to roughly Rs 2,399 per month for those who ...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaThis shows India's growing importance across Anthropic's markets. India accounts for about 6% of global Claude usage. The AI giant opened a...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment expected today at eapcet.tgche.ac.in: Direct link, how to check, fee payment, reporting dates and moreThe Telangana Council of Higher Education will release TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment results today. Candidates can check their prov...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Giving more credit where credit's dueCredit card firms now prioritize existing clients over new ones. They offer enhanced credit and personalized benefits to loyal customers. U...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Credit cards are losing ground to small personal loans, TransUnion CIBIL data showsCredit cards are losing share in India's unsecured lending market as consumers increasingly opt for small-ticket personal loans and other c...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Depositories get to spend 5% of IPF interest incomeSebi has revised rules for depositories' Investor Protection Fund income. Depositories can now use five percent of annual income for expens...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST