Credit cards lose ground as small-ticket personal loans gain traction: CIBILCredit cards now hold 38% of unsecured credit, down from 56% in 2016. Small personal loans under fifty thousand rupees have gained signific...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Biometric UPI transactions top 600 million in June, says NPCIBiometric UPI transactions surpassed 600 million in June, indicating strong user preference. This secure authentication method reduces reli...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
PF interest for FY26 being credited; passbook balance to be updated by July 15EPFO is processing annual interest for FY 2025-26, with balances updated by July 15. This faster credit cycle is enabled by the new CITES 2...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
India rolls out digital e-OCI Cards from July 8: What changes for new applicants and existing cardholdersIndia will issue only digital Overseas Citizen of India cards from July 8, 2026. Existing physical booklets remain valid but are no longer ...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM 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
These 9 private and public banking stocks have an upside potential of more than 28% in one year, according to analystsTuesday saw reports that some ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. And, in the US, the Nasdaq was down. So, expect some pressure when th...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Rosalind Franklin: 'Your faith rests on the future of yourself and others as individuals, mine in the…' – Inspiring lessons on purpose, legacy, faith and why living for something bigger than yourself matters, from the unsung DNA heroQuote of the Day by Rosalind Franklin: Franklin's quote, "Your faith rests on the future of yourself and others as individuals, mine in the...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Psychology says people may be willing to pay more when they can use a credit card; a real-auction experiment found higher bids under card payment than cashResearch shows credit cards increase spending compared to cash payments. This occurs because credit cards reduce the perceived pain of payi...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Germany settlement permit: What it is, benefits and how it differs from citizenshipGermany offers a permanent settlement permit, distinct from citizenship, granting indefinite residency and work rights. An enhanced Europea...
06 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Rs 5 lakh medical emergency led him into Rs 15 lakh debt: 3 warning signs of debt trap that get ignored, financial advisor explainsA financial advisor has shared the story of a Pune-based operations manager who saw his debt rise to over ₹15 lakh after taking a loan for ...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Annapurna Yojana Status Check online: How to check your name on the beneficiary list for Rs 3,000 monthly DBT in Bengal and what to do if your name is missing? Here are the detailsAnnapurna Yojana Portal Status: The West Bengal government has started transferring ₹3,000 monthly to nearly 1.1 crore women as part of the...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro get discounts of up to Rs 12,000 in Flipkart GOAT SaleFlipkart's GOAT Sale is offering significant discounts on Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro models. The iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB) sees a Rs...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Losing airport lounge access on your credit card? Paisabazaar launches PB Pass for Indian, global lounge entryPaisabazaar has launched PB Pass, a new complimentary airport lounge access program for its credit card users, offering entry to over 1,800...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
New rules from July 1, 2026: Aadhaar update, passport fees, LPG prices, credit cards, railways and other major changes explainedSeveral important financial and regulatory changes have come into effect from July 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, Aadhaar holders, passport ...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
India's active credit cards cross 120 million in MayIndia’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, accordin...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST