Razorpay-backed POP bets on credit to monetise UPI usersRazorpay-backed POP has launched POPchop, a BNPL product allowing eligible shoppers to split purchases into three interest-free payments ov...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
UPI vs credit cards - How India's payments system is boosting savings and benefitting multiple stakeholdersThe Anglo-Saxon economies of the US, United Kingdom and Australia show a reduction in household savings rates along with a growth in credit...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
From UPI to cash? Retailers warn new MDR could hit small merchants ahead of festive seasonRetailers Association of India warns new UPI fees could reverse digital payment gains. Small merchants may shift transactions back to cash,...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who always keep a lot of cash in their wallets may be seeking more than financial securityPeople may carry cash for very different reasons. For some, it is a practical way to control spending; for others, it provides reassurance ...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Warren Buffett’s one son is a farmer in Nebraska, another musician: The billionaire’s children didn’t know how rich their father was until adulthoodWarren Buffett’s children grew up without fully understanding the scale of their father’s wealth. His son Howard chose farming and conserva...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 25% in 1 year, according to analystsAt a time when a statement or missile can cause unexplained volatility, expecting rational behaviour in the equity markets is probably expe...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Which stocks should you buy ahead of the festive season? Here are Kotak Securities’ top 10 picksIndia’s festive season is expected to drive a strong consumption boost, with analysts identifying sectors and stocks that could benefit. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Japan’s JCRA upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A-, cites strong growth, financial stabilityJapan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating by one notch to A- from BBB+, with a Stable outlook, citing sustaine...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Where consumer products meet real-world relevanceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are evolving their focus from mere launch promises to tangible post-market success. This...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%US bond yields remain elevated, suggesting that the debt market expects inflation to move up. Now, if the risk-free returns indicated by th...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese property stocks slide as new rules raise consolidation fearsChinese property stocks came under pressure after Beijing introduced new rules aimed at reducing developers’ reliance on homebuyer funds an...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Investors heartened by Warsh inflation talk, still uncertain about Fed actionFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh made it clear that inflation control is a top priority. He suggested that to combat escalating price pres...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
India's data centre footprint to touch over 101 million sq ft by 2030India’s data centre footprint is projected to exceed 101 million sq ft and capacity 6.7 GW by 2030, driven by cloud adoption, AI, digital p...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
ET Evoke: OECD nations should pay the Global South for climate damages they've caused - if the latter adopt carbon pricing, says Economics Professor Michael GreenstoneGreenstone, Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, says air pollution is shortening liv...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep emergency cash in multiple places may think about future uncertainty differentlyKeeping emergency cash in several places may reflect a particular way of managing uncertainty. The person may not expect anything to go wro...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST